The Plight of Boat Refugees to Thailand

What is it about?

Thailand has no refugee law. Thailand is also a non-Sate party to the international refugee law. Refugees being treated under ad hoc decisions in Thailand, accordingly, refugees have no legal status, they are treated as illegal immigrant. _x000D_ _x000D_ In this background, this article examines challenges of refugee protection in Thailand. Special focus is given to the boat refugees with the examination of maritime laws. In conclusion, it suggests a solution for refugee protection in Thailand under the existing regime. It is expected that the article will fill up the gap in existing literature regarding the boat refugee in Thailand.

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