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Article

14 Dec 2006

Author:
Subhatra Bhumiprabhas, The Nation [Thailand]

Migrant workers 'often locked up' [Thailand]

A report into migrant labour says employers believe imported workers do not deserve the same rights as Thais. The study published yesterday said employers restricted movement of their migrant staff, including locking them up at night...Restriction of movement was imposed on 43 per cent of workers in the agriculture, fishing and manufacturing sectors...Key indicators of exploitation...included physical violence and non-payment of wages.