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Burmese Migrant Workers: Dimensions of Cultural Adaptation and an Assimilation Model for Economic and Social Development in the Central Coastal Region of Thailand

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  • Kamonchat Pathumsri
  • Boonsom Yodmalee
  • Kosit Phaengsoi

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This research is aimed at studying the background of Burmese migrant labor, the current state and problems with Burmese migrant labor and the dimensions of cultural adaptation and an assimilation model for economic and social development of Burmese migrant labor in the Central Coastal Region of Thailand. This is a qualitative study carried out between November 2012 and November 2013 that incorporates document study and field research. The research area was purposively selected as Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan and Samut Songkhram Provinces. The research sample was also purposively selected and comprised of 150 individuals, divided into three groups- key informants (n=21), casual informants (n=69) and general informants (n=60). Tools used for data collection were observation, interview and focus group discussion. Data was validated using a triangulation technique. The result of the investigation is a development model in five sections- cost of labor, work conditions, job security, career progression and work sanitation and safety.

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  • Kamonchat Pathumsri & Boonsom Yodmalee & Kosit Phaengsoi, 2015. "Burmese Migrant Workers: Dimensions of Cultural Adaptation and an Assimilation Model for Economic and Social Development in the Central Coastal Region of Thailand," Asian Culture and History, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 7(1), pages 1-35, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ach123:v:7:y:2015:i:1:p:35
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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