Problem of Ethnic Minorities in Thailand
• Some of them do not have Thai citizenship yet although they are native in Thailand (Basic human rights).
• Since they don’t have citizenship, they are restricted their travel.
• They are regarded as others or outsiders by Thai people (Discrimination).
• They are often seen as a destroyer of forest although some of them try to use forest products in a sustainable manner.
• Since some of them are living in protected forests, they are regarded as criminals, arrested, or sued.
• They cannot have enough education.
• Since they are restricted their movement, and have low education, they cannot get good jobs.
• Since they cannot get good jobs, they are often poor. 6