Since Myanmar's 2021 military coup, student migration to Thailand has surged amid repression, the collapse of higher education and mandatory conscription. Degree enrolments reached an estimated 17,000 in 2025. Students seek safety and educational opportunities but face financial pressures, visa restrictions and limited employment prospects. Most surveyed intend to remain in Thailand or migrate onward rather than return home. These trends risk deepening Myanmar's loss of young talent while strengthening Thailand's economy, regional educational role and soft power.

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