Matt Blomberg

Migrant workers from Myanmar who lost their jobs line up for free foods from volunteers following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand April 23, 2020. | REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

Migrant workers from Myanmar who lost their jobs line up for free foods from volunteers following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand April 23, 2020. | REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

COVID-19 Around the World

Thailand Allows Thousands of Migrants to Extend Work Permits

Activists fear the cost of the process could drive migrant workers deeper into debt and lead to labour exploitation.