Myanmar migrant worker leader assaulted during protest outside UN office
BANGKOK — 1 November 2026, A leader of a migrant worker group was physically assaulted during a protest outside the United Nations office in Bangkok on Sunday while calling on Thailand to abolish its nationality verification centres for Myanmar migrant workers. The incident drew condemnation from an opposition MP, who said political differences could never […] The post Myanmar migrant worker…
A leader of a migrant worker group, named Veera Saengthong, was physically assaulted during a protest outside the United Nations office in Bangkok on Sunday. The protesters were demanding the abolition of Thailand's nationality verification centres for Myanmar migrant workers. Veera was attacked by a group of pro-monarchy activists, including Anon Klin Kaeo and Songchai Niamhom.
Thai nationals reportedly participated in the assault, which included punching, slapping, and kicking Veera. Police were present but did not prevent the attack. A Bangkok MP from the People's Party, Sasinan Thamnithinan, condemned the assault and urged the police to investigate and prosecute the attackers impartially, regardless of their nationality or political views.
She emphasized that everyone has the right to life and physical integrity under the law, and that conflicts should be resolved through lawful and fair procedures.
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