The Economy of Cambodia
Migrant Workers and Remittances
Many Cambodians work in Thailand and elsewhere, sending money home and easing local job shortages.
Workers abroad support families.
Numbers
Hundreds of thousands work in Thailand, in construction, farming and factories.
Remittances
Money sent home supports rural households.
Risks
Irregular migration, exploitation and border closures.
Policy
Agreements between governments aim to improve safety and legality.
A construction worker
A young man from Battambang works in Bangkok and sends part of his pay to his village.
Assuming migration is purely a choice
Economic pressure drives it.
Key takeaways
- Many work in Thailand.
- Remittances help families.
- Exploitation is a risk.
- Agreements can improve safety.
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