Despite a new nationality verification programme, Thailand’s immigrant workers still face problems trying to stay legal
Earlier this year, a colourful leaflet written in Burmese script, began circulating in Samut Sakhon, Mae Sot, Rayong and migrant communities all over Thailand. The leaflet, prepared by the Burmese government with assistance and funding from international organisations, provided instructions for Burmese migrant workers on how to become legalised after verifying their nationality. It pictured three new centres in Burma where, from July 15, workers could receive temporary passports that allow them