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Forum urges short-term refugee solution in Asean
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/02/2017
» Thailand and Asean need to expedite short-term practical solutions such as absorption and labour arrangements to address the refugee crisis, as well as stop citing the pretext of being refugee non-signatories and abide by the international non-refoulement principle, according to a seminar yesterday.
Absorbing Rohingya becomes a regional challenge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» The Myanmar army crackdown in Rakhine state has overwhelmed the border area of Bangladesh and also eliminated the possibility of sending Rohingya migrants in Thailand back to Myanmar. As a result, Thailand must consider other solutions such as new shelter arrangements or reuniting families in Muslim-majority Malaysia, suggests the Migrant Working Group (MWG).
The difficulty of making a career in South Korea
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/10/2016
» There were plenty of furtive glances among the 100 or so Thais gathered at the temple southwest of Seoul. Though still only autumn, some wrapped themselves in thick winter clothing.
'More action needed' to protect Rohingya
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/06/2016
» The government is making steady progress in tackling trafficking, a year after Thailand and Asean started addressing the trafficking of Rohingya migrants, a seminar was told.
Campaigners pressure govt to issue visas for refugees
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/06/2015
» "Refugee visas" should be issued for urban refugees to stop branding people fleeing war and persecution as illegal immigrants, Thai and UN experts said yesterday.
Detaining 17 Uighurs legal, court rules
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/03/2015
» The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court yesterday ruled the detention of 17 suspected Uighurs was lawful.
17 detained Turkic people call for immediate release
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/03/2015
» A group of 17 people, claimed by both China and Turkey as their citizens and detained in Thailand as illegal immigrants, yesterday filed a suit with the Southern Criminal Court asking to be released and allowed to travel to Turkey.
Border camps deny failings as Uighur toddler dies of TB
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/12/2014
» Immigration authorities have defended hygiene standards at detention centres for illegal Uighur immigrants following the death of a child.
Region urged to help Rohingya
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/06/2014
» Countries in the region need to try harder to find solutions to the problem of Rohingya people who have been forced to leave Myanmar and ended up victims of human trafficking gangs, a forum was told yesterday.
PACC mulls ex-cop trafficking rap
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/03/2014
» The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) is considering whether to file charges against a police officer for alleged involvement in the trafficking of illegal Rohingya immigrants in Phang Nga.