Under the Protecting Rohingya Refugees in Asia (PRRiA) project, ADSP has contributed to the MMC led 4Mi Snapshot “Rohingya refugees in Thailand: Profiles, drivers of migration and access to assistance”.

The snapshot explores the drivers and profiles of Rohingya refugees migrating to Thailand, as well as the assistance Rohingya require once they arrive there. Building on ongoing 4Mi data collection activities in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, this snapshot also compares assistance received by Rohingya refugees in the different countries.

Key findings

• Lack of rights and freedom (78%); violence, insecurity, and conflict (76%) were reported as the primary drivers for migration.

• 63% of respondents reported that they decided to migrate of their own accord, while 37% of respondents reported that their decision to migrate was influenced by other people (family, friends, smugglers, etc.), which vary across gender.

• Almost all respondents (95%) started their journey to Thailand from Myanmar; 5% set off from Bangladesh.

• Over half of respondents (66%) travelled to Thailand because it was the only route available to them.

• 86% of respondents reported that they required help to meet basic needs in Thailand, with food, cash, and water as the three most needed forms of assistance.

Please see the snapshot here.