Migrant workers in Poland

A case study of Thai migrant workers in Poland

The objective of the case studies is to review workers entire migration experience to draw lessons from the returnees that would be useful to improve the protection and service provision offered to other workers going to work overseas.

Despite all efforts to protect migrant workers, Thai migrants continue to be exploited and deceived during multiple stages of the migration process; many experience difficulties upon their return to Thailand. The difficulties in managing and regulating outmigration from Thailand stem from a number of factors, including the huge profits that can be made from exploiting the hopes of Thais seeking better employment opportunities abroad, the failure to sufficiently educate Thai jobseekers of their rights and responsibilities overseas and the risks involved; and inadequate enforcement of the law, particularly regarding the recruitment of workers in Thailand.