Thailand

Continued violence and the collapse of health services in Myanmar has driven thousands of people over the border into northwestern Thailand, in search of refuge and assistance in camps and other areas hosting migrant communities. Many live in precarious conditions, facing legal uncertainty, restricted mobility, and limited access to public services. In addition, severe budget cuts resulting from reduced US funding have diminished food and health care access, with direct health consequences, such as malnutrition.

In border areas, MSF supports referrals of patients from eastern Myanmar’s Kayah and Kayin states (also known as Karenni and Karen, respectively) to facilities in Mae Hong Son state in northern Thailand. These patients needed specialized care but were unable to obtain it in their home country due to the conflict. In 2025, we started providing mental health services in a patient house for refugees in Mae Sariang, where people can stay as they recover from surgery.