answer text |
<p>Our Embassy in Bangkok closely followed the October 2018 detention in Thailand
of approximately 100 people, mainly from Pakistan, whom the Thai authorities considered
illegal immigrants, and has monitored other recent immigration crackdowns. On 2 November
2018 I spoke to the Thai Ambassador in London to raise our concerns over the detention
of foreign nationals, including nationals of Pakistan, in Thailand. Later that month,
our Embassy in Bangkok raised the issue with the Ministry of the Interior. We have
also repeatedly urged Thailand to sign the 1951 UN Convention on Refugees. We believe
that the actions of the Thai authorities are not aimed at any specific group or groups
but apply to anyone whom they deem an illegal visa over-stayer. The UNHCR are working
closely with the Royal Thai Government over asylum and resettlement issues.</p>
|
|