MANGEMENT OF FOREIGN WORKERS FROM LAOS, CAMBODIA, AND BURMESE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

Thailand has suffered the most negative impact on the economy from COVID-19. Although the government has remedial measures for citizens, entrepreneurs, formal and informal workers. But still cannot stimulate the economy and labor market recovery. The ongoing problem is the decline of Lao, Cambodian, and Burmese laborers, the main drivers of dirty, difficult, and dangerous work. It is an urgent issue that requires the integration of cooperation with relevant agencies to manage it successfully. And to be able to prevent, take care and control the spread of the COVID-19 according to public health principles and labor legislation. Therefore, this article focuses on the cooperation in managing Lao, Cambodian, and Burmese laborers during the COVID-19 situation. To analyze problems, policies, and limitations in various fields based on situational management theory and interagency coordination concept. In summary, the recommendations are the relevant agencies should integrate cooperation based on good governance, human rights, and cost-effectiveness principles. Most importantly, the privileges of Thai citizens must be considered first.