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flag Thai police accused of extorting Myanmar refugees, treating them as "walking ATMs," Human Rights Watch says.

flag Human Rights Watch reports Thai authorities are exploiting Myanmar nationals, demanding bribes to avoid arresting them. flag Over 4 million Myanmar nationals, about 1.7 million undocumented, flee to Thailand due to Myanmar's military junta. flag Thai police often detain or extort these individuals, calling them "walking ATMs." flag Human Rights Watch urges Thailand to adopt international refugee standards and offer temporary protection to Myanmar nationals.

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