In Thailand Refugees can be arrested for no other Reason but being a Refugee
They do not want Refugees there and they let them know.
Often Immigration Police knows where certain Refugees live in the city
The recent situation we know of – they waited until the Son turned 18 years old
And after his birthday marched him to Jail. Imagine. They waited to punish
The young man for being a Refugee. He is now in Jail.
The parents cried and screamed and begged to no avail. The young man whose
Whole social life has been only his family is in a State of Real Panic.
He has never been away from his family. He is now Surrounded by REAL criminals.
The Jail has rooms where 100 people are put together.The men have leg chains
And cannot walk easily. They can visit over the barbwire fence if visitors come
Food is very scarce and poor and the Prison is filthy. Many Prisoners are Refugees
And Die there or get severe skin conditions due to the conditions in Prison.
Prisoners are not offered any medical care and if someone has heart conditions
or diabetes etc. They will most likely die or develop severe complications.
In order to get the Young man out of Prison – we need to pay Immigration Police
$ 1,800 dollars. Plus $ 200 for bribes. The Immigration Police is very corrupt
The do not lift a finger unless you offer them money under the table.
That is how life is in that country. If we talk about the Tears of the Mothers
Believe me – they are real. Very real.