Do recent and non-recent Myanmar migrants differ? : a study of differential by background characteristics and migration destinations

Name: Dechen, Kuenzang

LCSH: Immigrants -- Thailand

LCSH: Migration

Abstract: International migration plays an important role in a country that is experiencing demographic transition. Since Thailand is experiencing changes in fertility rates and is at the threshold of population ageing, the possible source of the future labour force could be immigrants from neighbouring countries. With this backdrop, the current study looks at the differentials among recent and non-recent migrants from Myanmar by background characteristics and migration destinations. The study area is Kanchanaburi, a province sharing long borders with Myanmar and housing an ethnically diverse population with differing linguistic and cultural affiliations. This study provides substantial evidences on the differentials existing between the two categories of migrants, which may help in the formulation of appropriate policies. The present study employs longitudinal data from Kanchanaburi Demographic Surveillance System, spanning a period of three years, beginning in 2002. A total of 1451 migrants aged 15 and above were considered for the study. To see differentials among recent and non-recent migrants, demographic and socio-economic characteristics along with migration destination were used. Univariate analysis shows that migrants are predominantly young, mostly married, disproportionately distributed, primarily illiterate and ethnically diverse. Bivariate results show that migrants differ in varying degrees and there is a significant association between some variables and migration status. Recent migrants were found to be comparatively younger, more often males, more likely to be single and ethnically Burman/Twai as opposed to non-recent migrants. The multiple regression results show age, strata, districts and some ethnic groups as strong predictors of recent migrantion; while sex, marital status, educational attainments and occupational groups have little or no predictive capacity. The choice of destination for both migrants is primarily upland stratum; however, having an official entry point nearby can lead to a higher proportion of recent migrants. The study also established a strong correlation between migrant population and proximity to the place of origin. In general, the study found that recent and non-recent migrants are significantly different by background characteristics and choice of migration destinations

Mahidol University

Address: NAKHON PATHOM

Email: liwww@mahidol.ac.th

Name: Pimonpan Isarabhakd

Role: Thesis Advisors

Created: 2009-07-27

Modified: 2020-04-19

Issued: 2009-07-27

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ISBN: 9740464092

CallNumber: TH D293d 2005

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DegreeName: Master of Arts

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Population and Reproductive Health Research

Grantor: Mahidol University

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