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'We don't have to wait for others to support us': Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand's work program

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Thailand granted long-staying Myanmar refugees the right to work legally in October 2025, but a year later, rights groups note the program's first year revealed significant shortcomings. Refugees and rights groups welcome the move but say the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings.

Key points

• Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally in October 2025.
• Rights groups note the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings.

Context

Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally in October 2025, a move welcomed by refugees and rights groups. However, the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings that require attention.

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Evidence is limited to a single sentence stating the grant date and the general criticism of the program's first year. Specific dates, numbers, or names of shortcomings are not provided.

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