The Moken people, sea nomads of the Andaman coast, have lived freely for centuries, but modern borders now constrain their existence. Taad Klathalay, a member of the Moken community, reflects on a life spent on the sea, short of official identity. With approximately 800 Moken left in Thailand, their traditional lifestyle is at risk as they navigate the challenges of statelessness, which limits their movement and access to essential resources. This article paints a vivid picture of their dwindling way of life, reminding us of how Thailand used to be.
The impact of modern borders has severely restricted the Moken people's movement, transforming their once-fluid lifestyle into a constrained existence within defined national boundaries.
Having no birth certificate leaves many Moken stateless, stripping them of legal recognition and limiting their access to state resources, threatening their cultural survival.
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