The Committee for Coordination of Services to Displaced Persons in Thailand (CCSDPT) was established in 1975 as a coordination platform for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in support of displaced persons in Thailand.

For over five decades, CCSDPT has facilitated collaboration, information sharing, and coordination among humanitarian organizations while engaging with the Royal Thai Government, international organizations, embassies, and other key stakeholders on issues affecting displaced communities.

At its peak in 1981, CCSDPT membership included 52 agencies supporting refugees from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Today, CCSDPT consists of 13 member organizations primarily supporting displaced persons from Myanmar along the Thailand–Myanmar border.

In response to recent policy developments by the Royal Thai Government enabling displaced persons residing in temporary shelters to legally access employment opportunities in Thailand, CCSDPT has further strengthened its role in supporting coordination, transition, and self-reliance initiatives.

As part of this evolving approach, CCSDPT works through several sectoral and thematic working groups, including:

  • Health

  • Camp Management

  • Shelter, Food and Nutrition

  • Education

  • Livelihood and Preparation for Work and Life

  • Protection

  • Communication

  • Job Matching

These working groups support coordination, information sharing, advocacy, and collaborative approaches among humanitarian actors and stakeholders.

Through collaboration with humanitarian organizations, government stakeholders, and international partners, CCSDPT continues to strengthen humanitarian coordination efforts and support sustainable solutions for displaced communities in Thailand.

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