PROMOTING SAFE MIGRATION FOR TEMPORARY MIGRANTS TO THAILAND

A significant number of temporary migrants from Myanmar, Cambodia, and Lao PDR have formed an "informal migration" pattern due to a lack of legal documents or work permits, exposing them to high risks of human trafficking, fraud, and exploitation. This situation not only severely threatens the basic rights and interests of these migrants but also hinders the Thai government's ability to provide social security and basic rights protection through conventional measures, increasing the strain on social governance. To address the problems arising from informal migration, measures such as legalizing identity, standardizing procedures, and institutionalizing rights protection are necessary. The project aims to promote the healthy and orderly development of the labor market and contribute to the sustainable growth of the Thai economy through these interventions.  Read more...

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Priority Sector

Human Resources Development

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Project Site

Cambodia Lao PDR Myanmar Thailand

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Duration

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Jan-2018 to Dec-2019

Objectives

Objectives

  • 1. To support the implementation of the MOU and emerging agreements/initiatives between Thailand and its three neighboring countries (Cambodia, Myanmar, and Lao PDR) for regularizing and promoting safe migration between the sending and receiving countries.
  • 2. To align with the Government of Thailand’s policy objective of regularizing all migration to Thailand by 2022.
  • 3. To support regional efforts to ensure safe and legal migration from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar.
  • 4. To align with the MKCF priority of facilitating greater regional integration.

Activities

Continuously improved the registration system and MOU details based on existing immigration management policies in Thailand to ensure effective policy implementation and adaptive adjustment.

[Expected] Results

A large number of migrant workers in "informal migration" acquired legal status.

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PIA Contact Information

  • PIA Name: University of Mahidol
  • Person Name: Dr. Teeranong Sakulsri
  • Person Email: teeranong.sak@mahidol.edu

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Contact Person: Dr. Teeranong Sakulsri

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