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Thailand to allow Myanmar refugees in only if lives are threatened: Anutin
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BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday that Thailand would provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing fighting in Myanmar but would generally not allow them to enter and stay in the country unless they faced serious threats to their lives.
Key facts
- Speaking at Government House at 15.40 following a National Security Council (NSC) meeting, Anutin said authorities had been instructed to prepare humanitarian assistance in the event that people fleeing the conflict crossed into Thailand.
- BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday that Thailand would provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing fighting in Myanmar but would generally not allow them to enter and stay in the country unless they faced
- The instructions were issued to relevant agencies, including the governor of Tak province and authorities in Mae Sot district, which borders Myanmar.
- However, Anutin said those seeking refuge would be returned to Myanmar when circumstances permitted.
Summary
Speaking at Government House at 15.40 following a National Security Council (NSC) meeting, Anutin said authorities had been instructed to prepare humanitarian assistance in the event that people fleeing the conflict crossed into Thailand.
The instructions were issued to relevant agencies, including the governor of Tak province and authorities in Mae Sot district, which borders Myanmar.