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Thai Refugees

The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation, which is considered a mark of beauty. They are refugees due to the Burmese Army fighting the minority people in Northern Burma.

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Filename: Refugees along the Thai border
Copyright: Russ Taylor
Image Size: 3872x2592 / 860.3KB; Thailand Refugees International refugee Thailand Mae Hong Son
Contained in galleries: Thailand

The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation, which is considered a mark of beauty. They are refugees due to the Burmese Army fighting the minority people in Northern Burma.