A new exhibition at Rangoon’s Deitta Gallery explores the lives of Burmese migrants in Thailand.
Tag: migrant labour
Thais crack down as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Thailand moves to enforce restrictions on the kinds of jobs foreigners can do as more Thais come to view migrants as competitors in a weak economy.
Activists warn of 'copycat' prosecutions after Thai verdict
A guilty verdict for a British activist in Thailand charged with defamation for alleging ill-treatment of migrant workers at a big fruit company sets an alarming precedent, say rights groups.
Burmese workers win poultry farm pay dispute
A group of Burmese workers who accused their Thai former employer of forcing them to work under slave-like conditions have been awarded $48,600 in compensation.
Thailand pushes for migrant registration
Thailand’s Department of Employment warns employers to ensure their migrant workers register before the 29 July deadline or face harsh punishments.
Thai police say no to relaxed rules for migrants
Thai police oppose measures to relax regulations on migrant workers, saying they breach international immigration principles and will adversely affect Thailand’s migrant labour management.