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ID cards granted for Myanmar conflict refugees

Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) director-general Narucha Kosacivilize presents an identity card to a Myanmar refugee in Suan Phueng district of Ratchaburi province on Thursday. (Photo: Department of Provincial Administration)

The Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) has launched an identity card scheme for refugees from the Myanmar conflict living in controlled border areas in a bid to improve documentation and public services.

DoPA Director-General Narucha Kosacivilize chaired a kick-off ceremony in Ratchaburi on Wednesday for the registration of foreign nationals granted temporary residence under humanitarian arrangements, including refugees from Myanmar.

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