Neoliberalism and Welfare State: The comparative case study of Thai and Nordic welfare model for migrant workers 1990-2010
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The paper focused on the possible model of welfare protection for migrant workers in Thailand by comparing with Nordic countries’ models. The paper utilizes the welfare convergence model to explain the possibility of the development of welfare provision in Thailand under the globalizing economy. The paper explains how portable welfare is an important policy for transnational workers who are likely to stay in one country on a temporary basis. On the other hand, Nordic Model delivered an integrated and flexibility condition for transnational workers . In comparing Thai and Nordic countries, there are several different concepts which enhance and obstruct development for transnational workers. The paper concluded that the cooperation between host-home countries for welfare provision could offer a long-term solution for transnational worker’s welfare.
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