On August 18, 2023, the Institute for Population and Social Research at Mahidol University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Sudarat Musikawong, Deputy Director for International Affairs, Networking, and Academic Services, in collaboration with SEA JUNCTION, led by Associate Professor Dr. Rosalia Sciortino, Founder and Executive Director, and the Migrant Working Group, organized a discussion on the topic “Thai Workers Disappeared (14.4 Million People in 2060): Can Migrant Workers Replace Them?” Associate Professor Dr. Aree Jampaklay, Director of the Institute for Population and Social Research at Mahidol University, gave the opening remarks at the 4th floor meeting room of SEA JUNCTION at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center.
During this talk, experts in immigration and migrant workers met to discuss the following issues:
Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University:
- “Importing 200,000 People: Crisis or Opportunity” by Professor Emeritus Dr. Aphichat Chamratrithirong
- “Skilled Labor Migration Policy” by Assistant Professor Dr. Sakkarin Niyomsilpa
- “Assessment of the Situation of Migrant Children in Thailand and the Impact of COVID-19” by Associate Professor Dr. Chalermpol Chamchan
Network of Migrant Population Organizations:
- “Immigration Reform to Support the Labor Shortage in Thailand’s Aging Society” by Mr. Adisorn Kerdmongkol
The discussion was moderated by Associate Professor Dr. Charamporn Holamyong, Deputy Director of the Planning and Quality Assurance Department at the Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University.
For those interested, the event can be viewed retrospectively on the IPSRMAHIDOLUNIVERSITY and SEA-Junction pages:
Thai Version: https://fb.watch/muPq1AuoMF/
English Version: https://fb.watch/muPkJdGAcu/
Pictures from the event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=IPSRMAHIDOLUNIVERSITY&set=a.765971391993606
