Myanmar migrant workers' group asks Thailand to ease document rules, offer protection
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A Myanmar migrant workers' group in Thailand urged the Thai government on 27 October to ease document rules and grant humanitarian protection. The group alleged Myanmar's military authorities require 2% advance income tax and proof of 25% remittances for document renewals. Lapsed papers could end legal status, it warned.
Why it matters
The group says Myanmar workers are important in Thailand's seafood, industrial, construction, agricultural and service sectors, and warns that widespread loss of legal status could cause labour shortages and raise the risk of exploitation.
Key dates
- 27 October 2026The MMWRCCT submitted a letter to employers in the White Employer project, appealing to the Thai government, parliamentary committees, employers and the public.
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- Khaosod EnglishView original →
