Cambodian migrant workers face an uncertain future as Thai border conflict drives them home
- Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have returned to Cambodia due to escalating conflicts along the Thai border, with at least 780,000 having left as of now.
- A five-day clash on the border resulted in at least 43 deaths and displaced over 260,000 people, raising tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.
- Human rights activists reported that some migrants fled due to gang attacks and fears of government land seizure, which has driven Cambodian workers to flee.
- Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor estimates that approximately 1.2 million Cambodians were working in Thailand when disputes began, impacting vital industries and remittances.
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Cambodian migrant workers face an uncertain future as Thai border conflict drives them home
Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have been heading home from Thailand as the two countries seek to keep a ceasefire in armed clashes on their border.
Cambodian Labour Shortage Hits Pattaya’s Economy
Photo courtesy of Thai Newsroom As thousands of Cambodian workers return home following border clashes, Thai industries are feeling the strain. Recent border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, which culminated in a ceasefire on 28th July, have led to asignificant exodus of Cambodian migrant workers. The subsequent shortage is causing disruptions in various sectors in Chonburi, notably construction and shipbuilding, as businesses scra…
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