The International Labour Organization (ILO), through the European Union-funded PROTECT Project, is intensifying efforts to safeguard the rights and welfare of migrant workers in Thailand’s construction industry. The initiative, implemented in close partnership with civil society and private sector organizations, seeks to promote fair recruitment, prevent exploitation, and ensure safe and decent working conditions—particularly for women migrant workers who face heightened vulnerability.

Thailand’s fast-growing construction sector is heavily dependent on migrant labour from neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, and Lao PDR. While migrant workers play a crucial role in urban development and infrastructure expansion, many continue to face discriminatory practices, gaps in social s

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