Myanmar Refugees in Thailand Gain Legal IDs and Work Rights After Decades

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Myanmar refugees living in Thailand have begun receiving non-citizen Thai identification cards starting in June, marking a significant policy shift. For decades, these refugees had been confined to camps and barred from taking up legal employment. The new ID cards grant them greater freedom of movement and the ability to work legally within Thailand. This development offers a path toward greater stability and dignity for a population that has long lived in legal limbo.

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