Many migrants are in Thailand for work and are undocumented

15 Sept 05:30 Key points summarised by AI

A significant portion of migrants, particularly from Myanmar (33%) and women (22%), lack proper documentation, creating highly precarious living and working conditions.
Undocumented status directly correlates with lower employment rates, higher unemployment (especially for Myanmar workers and women), and wages often below the statutory minimum.
Migrants face severe deficiencies in fundamental welfare, including widespread food insecurity, a lack of health insurance for 40% of households, and poor living conditions for nearly half of them.
These vulnerabilities expose migrants to serious risks like community violence, forced labor, and domestic abuse, highlighting an urgent need for tailored development assistance.

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