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    Photographer John Hulme at the opening of his exhibition “Beyond Tolerance: Living Together with Migrants” at Rangoon’s Deitta Gallery on 28 October 2016. (Photo: Libby Hogan / DVB)
    October 28, 2016in Interview, Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News, Photos349by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
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    Interview: Migrants 'need to tell their story'

    A new exhibition at Rangoon’s Deitta Gallery explores the lives of Burmese migrants in Thailand.

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    Thais crack down as anti-migrant sentiment rises
    September 30, 2016in Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News710by REUTERS
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    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.

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    Activists warn of 'copycat' prosecutions after Thai verdict
    September 21, 2016in Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News402by ALISA TANG / REUTERS
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    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.

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    Burmese workers win poultry farm pay dispute
    August 8, 2016in Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News59by THE BANGKOK POST
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    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.

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    Thailand pushes for migrant registration
    July 13, 2016in Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News209by THE BANGKOK POST
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    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.

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    Thai police say no to relaxed rules for migrants
    May 31, 2016in Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News167by THE BANGKOK POST
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    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.

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