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How many Burmese refugees are there in Thailand?
The couple fled to Thailand to escape conflict between armed ethnic groups and the Myanmar military. They are among some 96,000 Myanmar refugees – most of Karen, Karenni and Burmese ethnicity – now living in nine temporary shelters along the Myanmar border.
Why are there Burmese refugees in Thailand?
The movement of Burmese nationals into Thailand began in the 1970s, following the 1962 Burmese coup d’etat and resulting economic decline from implementation of the Burmese Way to Socialism, and ongoing civil conflicts.
Who are the Burmese refugees?
The Rohingya have suffered decades of violence, discrimination and persecution in Myanmar. Their largest exodus began in August 2017 after a massive wave of violence broke out in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, forcing more than 700,000 people – half of them children – to seek refuge in Bangladesh.
Where do Burmese refugees go?
At the end of 2020, UNHCR estimated that there were 1.1 million refugees from Myanmar. This made it the fourth-largest refugee population in the world. Most refugees and others seeking protection live in Thailand, Bangladesh and Malaysia. Many of them are not protected by domestic laws in these countries.
Are Burmese people Thai?
Nowadays, the Mon are a major ethnic group in Myanmar and a minor ethnic group in Thailand. The Mons from Myanmar are called Burmese Mon or Myanmar Mon. The Mons from Thailand are referred as Thai Raman or Thai Mon….Mon people.
| မန် | |
|---|---|
| c. 1.7 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Myanmar | c. 1.1 million |
| Thailand | 200,000 |
Is Thailand accepting Myanmar refugees?
Though international refugee laws forbid the return of people to countries where their lives may be in danger, Thailand has nonetheless sent thousands of people who fled escalating violence by Myanmar’s military back home, according to interviews with refugees, aid groups and Thai authorities themselves.
Where do Myanmar refugees flee?
Thousands Flee Myanmar for India Amid Fears of a Growing Refugee Crisis. For decades, armed conflict, political repression and targeted campaigns against minorities have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave the country.
Where do refugees from Burma live in Thailand?
Thousands of refugees from Burma have lived confined to the refugee camps in Thailand for 30 years. Although refugee camps are hardly natural places to live, thousands have been born in the camps and never left.
How many refugee camps are there in Thailand?
Thailand has hosted refugees from Burma/Myanmar for more than three decades. The current nine main camps that are home to around 86,000 people are a result of consolidations over the years of many smaller settlements along the 2,400-kilometre border line.
Where can I study in Thailand as a refugee?
Most of these opportunities are available either in the Tak camps – Mae La, Umpiem Mai and Nu Po – or in the border town of Mae Sot. One of the most prestigious of the schools available for refugees is the Australian Catholic University (ACU), which offers a Diploma in Liberal Studies in Mae Sot as well as in Ranong.
What does the IRC do to help refugees in Thailand?
The IRC started working in Thailand in 1975 in response to the influx of refugees from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. We have provided programs and services to displaced Burmese in Thailand since 1992. Specifically, the IRC: provides ongoing medical care, focusing on pregnant women, babies and children, and on the prevention and treatment of malaria.