Hundreds of thousands forced to flee Thailand

Somehow, the local Thai police began shaking down Cambodian workers who did not have legal papers. The acting, “Martial Law”, Thai government claims it did not order this crackdown, but the 250,000 refugees that crossed at Poipet, Cambodia, all claimed they were told they had until June 27th to “Get out!” Most had their property confiscated, and many had received no food for days.

With two church orphan homes in the city, FCOP went up to help. A lot of the funding came from Samaritan’s Purse, and we were more than happy to lend a hand. These people need a new start. It seems that whatever caused the mass exodus was a big blow to the Thai economy. Jobs are hard to find in Cambodia and many are talking of returning to Thailand for work, and a ‘second chance’. Thailand needs the workers back. Now the government is offering transportation back to Thailand and proper work papers with an official passport for $42.00US. That sounds like a second chance. We pray it works out!