Asad graduated from high school at the top of his class. With a thirst for knowledge and a gift for languages, including English, he dreamed of pursuing a university education.…
Region: Thailand
Five ways to improve urban refugee lives in Thailand today.
When Thivya’s mother returned from the hospital to find out her three young daughters had been arrested and detained during a raid, she voluntarily surrendered herself to Thai immigration police…
Urban refugees in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand is home to an increasing number of urban refugees, currently estimated at +8,000. They come from countries including Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Somalia, and China and…
A different kind of persecution: Aviv’s story.
“We had a very good life in Pakistan, our own house and everything,” begins Aviv. “Then suddenly, everything went wrong and we lost it all.” When Aviv and his family were…
Asylum Seekers and Refugees Lack Protection in Thailand
When Aviv and his family were forced to flee their home in Pakistan due to religious persecution, they arrived in Thailand only to be met with another harsh reality. "We…
Day in the Life of a RSD/RST Advisor: Annabelle Craft
Name: Annabelle Craft Age: 29 Hometown: Brisbane, Australia What made you decide you wanted to work as a RSD/RST Advisor with Asylum Access Thailand? My role as RSD/RST Advisor involves…
Honorable Mentions and Quarterly Highlights
ED Emily Arnold-Fernandez joined Devin Thorpe, of Your Mark On The World, to discuss the work of Asylum Access. Watch the interview. Global Policy Director Jessica Therkelsen presented an oral…
Day in the Life of a VLA: Andrew Damron
Name: Andrew Damron Office: Asylum Access Thailand Age: 28 Hometown: New York City, United States What type of law did you practice before volunteering with Asylum Access? Before coming to…
Mary’s Story – A Refugee in Bangkok
Mary and her partner were persecuted because they were two women in love. Asylum Access helped them find a safe home where they could live a life without fear. We…
For refugees, by refugees: AAT clients develop Community Action Plan
What would you do if you landed in a foreign country without a penny to your name, without the ability to speak the language and without any friends who might…