Migrant Workers and Local Development at Sattahip Municipality

Abstract

  This research article aims to: 1) study the impacts of migrant workers on local development in Sattahip Municipality, Chonburi Province, and 2) propose solutions to address the issues arising from migrant workers in local development within the municipality. This qualitative research employed in-depth interviews. The target groups for the study were divided into four categories: 1) agencies related to migrant workers,
2) business owners, 3) registered local residents, and 4) migrant workers. Documentary research and interviews with key informants were conducted to examine the impacts of migrant workers on the operations of local administrative organizations and to develop guidelines for addressing migrant labor issues in local development in Sattahip Municipality, Chonburi Province.

The research findings revealed that the problems associated with migrant workers in local development in Sattahip Municipality caused significant concern among community leaders. Illegal immigration and human trafficking led to issues such as stateless children and increased crime. Moreover, there were concerns that migrant workers might contribute to the spread of serious infectious diseases, affecting public health and hygiene, as well as leading to an increase in waste and environmental degradation. Furthermore, it was believed that the presence of migrant workers contributed to the formation of influential groups within the community, which had an impact on local governance.