The UNHCR condemns Thailand for lack of humanitarian spirit in not allowing a center to be set up to receive the Rohingyas. It fails to mention that there are still nine holding centers along the Thai-Burmese border looking after nearly one hundred thousand people. These temporary centers have been there for over ten years. The people in these centers, mostly Karens, fled into Thailand to escape fighting between Burmese troops and tribal rebel forces. The danger was real with shells even on occasion dropping in the camp vicinity. (The Big mistake for Philippines -- maybe someone is offering them money.