Day in the life of Migrant Worker

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Day in the life of Migrant Worker

It is estimated that there are between three and four million migrant workers in Thailand. Seeking better wages and work opportunities than can be found in their homeland, more than half are from Burma. According to a 2011 report by the International Organization of Migration (IOM) an estimated 200,000 migrant children under 17 live and work in Thailand.

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Day in the life of Migrant Worker

Karen News Photo Gallery

Day in the life of Migrant Worker

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