Protection
Understanding your situation
Forced migration is always challenging and it affects your security. Understanding your situation while migrating to seek asylum in other country is important and it will help you to prepare yourself for rapid change. Living in other country without a legal document is challenging. In Thailand, the Immigration Act has been used extensively to mitigate irregular entry. People migrating without any document are at risk of arrest and deportation back to Myanmar. Being aware of your security is therefore the priority.
Security is your first priority
Although, everyone is entitled to be protected under the international human rights instruments, living without legal documentation in Mae Sot is still challenging. The following guidelines can reduce some risks and protect you while seeking protection in Mae Sot.
- Be careful about traveling outside of your area. Police or other security forces are everywhere.
- Let your family or friends know your whereabouts.
- Be careful about giving your personal documents such as ID card or Passport to other people.
- Seeking information from reliable sources or organizations if you are not about your situation.
