The Facebook group called “Migrate” has garnered more than 800,000 members in less than a week of being set up. Much of the private group’s discussions center around better job and wealth prospects that other countries can offer, compared to fewer opportunities in Thailand. The current flareup in coronavirus in Thailand, which started early April, has more than doubled the number of cases and deaths. The group is planning to launch a website that will compile information about emigration shared among members for the benefit of anyone wanting to leave Thailand. “It’s a vote of no-confidence by the people,” said Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University’s Center of Asean Community Studies in northern Thailand.

Source: The Star May 06, 2021 10:30 UTC