Thailand: Recent Changes in Labour Migration Trends and Policies in Asia

Event: 10th ADBI-OECD-ILO Roundtable on Labor Migration in Asia: Future of Labor Migration in Asia Challenges and Opportunities in the Next Decade

Thailand: Recent Changes in Labour Migration Trends and Policies in Asia

07 February 2020

Author / Speaker:

Bancha Chuenchom, Overseas Employment Administration Division, Department of Employment - Thailand - Other materials by the author

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The total number of Thai workers overseas has significantly increased over the last decade. The figures grew 1.3 times for year 2009-2019. This presentation shares the plans of the Thailand Government in order to promote decent work in global supply chains, particularly its efforts in crafting and implementing policies that benefit Thailand’s migrant workers.

Geographical Focus:

Thailand

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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