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Thailand’s refugee work programme draws support and criticism

DW reports that legal work rights for long-staying Myanmar refugees have exposed shortcomings during their first year.

DW reports that Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally a year ago. Refugees and rights groups welcome the change but say the programme’s first year has revealed significant shortcomings.

What holds up

  • ✓DW describes a legal work entitlement for long-staying Myanmar refugees in Thailand.
  • ✓The report attributes both support and criticism to refugees and rights groups.

What doesn't yet

  • ?The extract does not specify the programme’s eligibility rules, participation or employment outcomes.
  • ?The reported shortcomings are not described, and no government response is supplied.

Ask before you share

  • →Who qualifies for the programme, and how many refugees have obtained legal work?
  • →What shortcomings have participants identified, and how have authorities responded?

Sources & original reporting

  1. [1]DW · Published 19 Oct 2026 · dw.com