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  • Thai court rules eight defendants were trafficking victims, not criminals

    Thai court rules eight defendants were trafficking victims, not criminals

    Jul 22, 2025

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    Nathaphob Sungkate
    Nathaphob Sungkate

    A Thai court cleared eight defendants of criminal charges, ruling they were victims coerced by Chinese scammer groups rather than willing participants – a verdict that exposes systemic problems in victim identification.

  • As U.S. doors close, Vietnam’s religious refugees find limbo in Thailand

    As U.S. doors close, Vietnam’s religious refugees find limbo in Thailand

    Apr 23, 2025

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    Nathaphob Sungkate
    Nathaphob Sungkate

    They escaped Vietnam seeking safety in Thailand, with many betting on eventual resettlement in America. But Trump’s refugee restrictions have left them stranded – their future more uncertain than ever.

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