ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN SAMUT SAKHON PROVINCE
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https://doi.org/10.14456/tisr.2025.31Keywords:
Myanmar Migrant Workers, Educational Opportunities, Migrant Children, Samut Sakhon Province, Access to EducationAbstract
This article explores educational opportunities for children of Myanmar migrant workers in Samut Sakhon Province. It aims to examine the background of migration and the processes through which these children access education. This qualitative research uses in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 30 stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and Myanmar migrant workers. The findings reveal that the migration of Myanmar workers is influenced by economic and social factors, with Thailand being a destination due to better economic opportunities. These children access education through public schools and community learning centers. However, barriers persist, such as documentation limitations and parental attitudes. Promoting educational opportunities for these children aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly reducing inequalities and ensuring quality education. Providing education to migrant children enables them to develop essential skills and integrate into the labor market effectively, which helps reduce child labor and supports decent employment.
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