Labour Migration and the Economic Sustainability in Thailand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12953003 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Piriya Pholphirul (0000-0003-3213-4698, National Institute of Development Administration, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 59-83 |
| Publication date | 2012-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1868-1034 • E-ISSN: 1868-4882 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/186810341203100303 |
| OpenAlex | W1515186662 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 15 |
Migration is one of the top debate topics in terms of the national policy agendas of middle-income countries, and Thailand is no exception. The segmentation of its labour market explains why Thailand is experiencing large-scale immigration and a simultaneous emigration of low-skilled workers. Immigration inflows from its less-developed neighbour countries -namely, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar – pose a challenge for Thailand. Wage differentials between Thailand and other migrant-receiving countries, which are mostly more economically developed than Thailand, also stimulate emigration from there. Due to regional disparities within the country and to a lack of employment and educational opportunities in rural areas, internal migration is also common and encouraged. In this paper I first analyse the economic pros and cons of migration both to and within Thailand before formulating labour migration policies that aim to maximize beneficial outcomes while minimizing economic costs. The cost–benefit analysis of labour migration is key to addressing relevant gaps in formulating and implementing effective policies
Developing country · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Emigration · Human migration · Immigration · Immigration policy · Internal migration · Labour economics · Political science · Population · Sociology · Sustainability · Wage · Employment and Welfare Studies · Global trade and economics · Migration and Labor Dynamics
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To the Gulf and Back
| Unique citing works | 15 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,25 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 15 |