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Suu Kyi, Thai govt to sign new migrant deal
The agreement will significantly shorten the "work break" period that migrants must stay in Burma after their Thai work permits expire.
Resolving ethnic issues is the key to unlocking US sanctions
The Obama administration's policy is an indication of the importance of ethnic minority issues in US-Burma diplomatic relations. It also reflects the sentiment of the international community.
Thailand’s system of ‘legalised trafficking’ failing migrants
Burma's new government should push Thailand to end exploitation of foreign workers, says migrant rights activist Andy Hall.
Migrant worker sisters reunited
When two sisters from Mon State paid a broker to smuggle them to Thailand for domestic work, it was the start of a decade-long ordeal and seperation.
Migrant workers’ families barred from 2017, says Thai PM
Thousands of Burmese face an emotional and social dilemma if Gen. Prayut's plan to bar migrant workers from bringing their families to Thailand is enforced.
Rescues first priority for US as migrant summit begins
The United States said on Friday that thousands of migrants adrift in Southeast Asian seas needed urgent rescue, as countries gathered in Bangkok to discuss the regional crisis.