Hmong Refugees In Thailand Have Promise For New Life In US

THAM KRABOK, THAILAND - MARCH 9: Hmong listen to a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) worker, who explains the registration process for refugees wanting to go to the U.S., at the Hmong refugee camp March 9, 2004 in Tham Krabok, Thailand. Thousands of Hmong refugees who fled Laos for Thailand 30 years ago are preparing for a new life in America after the U.S. government announced it was launching a resettlement program for up to 14,300 Hmong living in a refugee camp northeast of Bangkok. The Hmong, who often live on the margins of society in Thailand, have had many problems with food, health and education because of lack of money and support from non-governmental organizations. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)