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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Paganyaw S'gaw Kanyaw (Karen), Phlong(Karen), migration, socio-culture, livelihood, refugee camp, Tak |
| Author |
Soraphong Wichaidit |
| Title |
Identity formation process of Karen refugees: The case of the Karen in a temporary refugee camp at Mae La Village, Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province |
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Thesis |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
| Ethnic Identity |
Phlong Pwo, Paganyaw,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Sino-Tibetan |
Location of
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Sirindhorn Anthropology Center Library |
Total Pages |
223 |
Year |
2004 |
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Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Chulalongkorn University |
| Abstract |
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The Karen at Mae La Refugee Camp began to form their ethnic history when Burma was under British rule. After Burma gained independence form Britain, many Karen factions began fighting with the Burmese army, causing an influx of refugees along the Thai-Burmese border. Many smaller camps were burnt down by both Burmese soldiers and Buddhist Karen. Thai authorities have gathered these fleeing refugees at the Mae La Camp for ease of supervision.
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