A report by the International Organisation for Migration says most migrants to Thailand come for work and are largely undocumented.
According to Thai PBS World, the organisation studied Cambodian and Myanmar migrants living in Tak, Rayong, Ranong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces between August and October 2022.
It found that 92% of those migrants come to Thailand for work, with another 8% coming for food security, education, or to flee violence.
Moreover, the overall data from the report showed the situations of migrants from Myanmar are more precarious than those from Cambodia in several areas. However, both bear considerable risk in each area and are in need of serious developmental assistance.
The report also found an obvious discrepancy in opportunities between women and men in each area. It also found that 33% of migrants from Myanmar are undocumented compared to 1% of their…
