The guidelines include basic information on living conditions and security precautions while seeking asylum in Thailand.
1.Understanding your situation.
Forced migration to Thailand poses challenges for you and compromises your security. Understanding your situation is critical to seeking asylum in another country and will help you prepare for rapid changes.
Living in another country without legal documents is dangerous. Thailand makes extensive use of the Immigration Control Act to prevent illegal entry, so your arrest, There are risks such as being sent back to Myanmar. You must prioritize your safety and limit travel.
- Immigrants have inherent basic human rights.
Everyone has basic human rights and is protected under international human rights law. Although Thailand is a party to many international human rights laws, it is not a party to international refugee law. As a result, it is still difficult for those seeking asylum in Thailand to receive government protection.
However, you are a victim of crime. sexual harassment; abuse, or if you are a victim of harassment such as beatings, you are protected under the Criminal Code of Thailand or criminal laws. Police, UNHCR or you can complain to any organization you contact.
- Putting safety first.
Thailand has not yet signed the 1951 Refugee Convention, so there are no laws to grant legal status to refugees. Therefore, you are arrested by the Thai authorities; They may face risks such as detention and deportation.
Thailand often uses the Immigration Control Act to crack down on people entering Mae Sot illegally. Over the past 2 years, Thai authorities have arrested over thousand people at the Thai-Myanmar border, some of them have been detained in immigration detention centers, and most of them have been deported. Although you are protected by basic human rights under international human rights laws, living in Mae Sot without legal identification documents is still challenging.
Here are 5 ways to protect yourself from arrest and deportation:
(1) Be careful about traveling outside your place. Police or other security forces are everywhere.
(2) His basic transportation needs such as food, Limit going out to get personal items and health services.
(3) Your family who support you; Let friends or organizations know where you are.
(4) Your personal documents; Be careful about giving IDs or passports to people who don’t share your situation.
(5) Beware of smuggling because it is illegal.
- Adapting to a new environment.
Living in Thailand or other countries will present some challenges due to cultural differences and language barriers. The culture of your host country while moving to another country
Studying can help reduce your stress and depression. Although Thailand and Myanmar have similar cultures, it is necessary to learn that there are some different values and traditions.
- Emotional support-based coping skills
Depression can happen to any immigrant; Learning to deal with these problems on your own can help you reduce those manifestations and be aware of them. reading walking Some basic activities such as non-meditation and some relaxation.
