Demographic and Economic Profile of Returned Migrant Labourers
Following the outbreak of violence along the Cambodia–Thailand border on 24 July 2025, around 910,000 migrant labourers returned home by 11 August 2025, losing their main source of income. A clear picture of returnees’ demographic and economic profiles is essential for designing timely and effective support measures.To explore more insights, visit...
Navigating the Economic Transition of Cambodia’s Returning Workforce: Suggested Policy Approaches
900,000 workers returning from Thailand has caused labour oversupply, loss of remittances, and pressure on social services.Thailand is diversifying labour sources, potentially making large-scale return of Cambodian workers challenging in the medium and long terms.Three possible policy options are available: localised absorption, national reintegrat...