I always feel a little sad when I see photos like this.It is a given that there is no argument more legitimate than that given in defense of a country's borders, and the need of a country to safeguard its economic well-being by making sure that job opportunities are reserved for its citizens primarily, barring exceptional circumstances. I don't agree with it wholeheartedly, but it is a perfectly reasonable assertion.
However, Thailand has the lowest rate of unemployment in the world, and the illegal Cambodian workers here in Thailand are earning $4 or $5 per day... as opposed to $1 or less in Cambodia.
I'm sure that one of you could put forth many good reasons to step up efforts to keep illegal workers like this out of Thailand, but I really can't see how anyone is being harmed by these people working here.
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Hi Jil,
I think they are generally ok with foreign workers, there are so many from Myanmar there. I think this is because of some current trouble with Cambodia.
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