Millions of Burmese cross over to Thailand to escape political, social and economic hardships. But labor traffickers prevent many Burmese from achieving a better life.
Thai Election Primer: Red Shirts Vs. Yellow Shirts
Published July 2, 2011
As colorful signs fill the streets, Thailand braces for what could be its biggest voter turnout ever. The race is down to two parties: The Democrats (Yellow Shirts) and the Pheu Thai party (Red Shirts).
Pulitzer Center grantee Jesse Hardman talks with Latitudes on WAMU about the dangers Burmese migrants face in the Thai fishing industry.
Up to 3 million Burmese migrants have flooded into Thailand where employers are taking advantage, mistreating them and often paying little more than slave wages.
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Jesse Hardman is a reporter and international media development specialist. His work is featured on National Public Radio, TIME.com, and a number of other national and...
