Migrant workers in times of Covid-19: An empathetic disaster response for Myanmar workers in Thailand
During disasters, the needs of migrants, especially undocumented labors, are often overlooked as states tend to prioritize their own citizens. During the Covid-19 pandemic, migrant workers faced further anxiety and stigma. Thailand’s civil society played an important role in assisting migrant workers during the pandemic through an empathetic and humane approach. This should be replicated by the Thai government’s wider disaster risk reduction measures in the future.
