Source: VOA News.

Laotian workers are increasingly venturing to Thailand, South Korea, and Japan in search of better economic prospects, but they face significant challenges such as debt traps and human trafficking. While their remittances provide a $400M boost to Laos’ economy annually, the country grapples with a brain drain and insufficient funding, hindering domestic projects. Exploitative recruitment practices and unsafe conditions further exacerbate the plight of Laotian migrant workers, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures. Discover more about the untold challenges they encounter by clicking here.

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