The Thai military government has dismissed concerns raised by international advocacy groups over alleged violations related to human rights, human trafficking and labour abuses.
The Thai military government has dismissed concerns raised by international advocacy groups over alleged violations related to human rights, human trafficking and labour abuses.
Thailand’s National Council for Peace and Order issued a statement last Monday denying any wrongful treatment of migrant workers from neighbouring countries.
The NCPO said the recent check on migrants in Thailand was aimed at resolving problems on human trafficking and illicit drugs.
It said international advocacy groups made false accusation which undermines the international confidence in the country.
“The National Council for Peace and Order arrested some 16,000 migrant workers. After the human rights groups raised concern, the Thai government issued a press release,” said Moe Gyoe, chairperson of Myanmar migrant workers movement committee based in Thailand.
Following the coup, the Thai authorities reportedly rounded up Myanmar workers in Tak’s Mae Sot district where a large number of migrants live and work. The workers were forced to return through Myawaddy and Kawthaung.
Some four million Myanmar migrants are working in Thailand. Many do not have legal documents.