Opposition MP Calls for Closure of Myanmar CI Centers in Thailand

Sahatsawat, a Member of Parliament from the People's Party, has formally requested that the Thai government terminate the operations of Myanmar's Certificate of Identity (CI) centers within Thailand. According to a report by Prachachat Business, Sahatsawat argues that these centers allow Myanmar military authorities to exercise sovereign power on Thai soil, which he claims leads to the exploitation of migrant workers through unauthorized tax collection and extortion. He further contends that these practices violate double taxation agreements and that CI documents do not reliably verify the actual nationality of the holders. Instead of relying on these centers, Sahatsawat suggests that the Thai government should unilaterally manage the registration of migrant workers through its own One Stop Service system. For residents and expatriates, this political development highlights ongoing tensions regarding labor management and administrative oversight of foreign workers. The potential closure of these centers could significantly impact the processing of migrant labor documentation in the country. It remains to be confirmed how the Thai government will respond to these allegations and whether any changes to the current registration framework will be implemented.