Myanmar refugees fill labor gaps in Thailand as Cambodians return home

Nikkei Asia · Staff Writer · 2026-11-02 02:36 UTC

Thailand-Cambodia border conflict creates opportunity for those living in camps

BANGKOK -- Myanmar refugees living in Thailand are emerging as a new source of workers for the country's labor-strapped industries, helping to fill gaps left by Cambodians who returned home amid its border conflict with Thailand.

Thailand-Cambodia border conflict creates opportunity for those living in camps

Myanmar refugees working at a data center construction site in Thailand's Chonburi province. (Photo by Keigo Iwamoto)

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