On 1 October 2025, refugees living in the nine camps along the Thailand–Myanmar border became able to leave camp to work legally under a new policy implemented by the Royal Thai Government. To mark the first anniversary, The Border Consortium, the Karen Refugee Committee, and the Karenni Refugee Committee call for recognition of refugee leadership and sustained investment in refugee governance to support the transition to self-reliance. Read the full joint statement in English, Burmese, Thai, and Karen.
