Inter-state cooperation on labour migration: Lessons learned from MOUs between Thailand and neighbouring countries

This paper examines the experience of Thailand and her neighbouring countries, particularly Cambodia and Lao PDR, on bilateral employment agreements.

The paper first gives a brief history and description of the economic and institutional environment under which these bilateral agreements – in the form of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) – were forged, proceeds to summarize the lessons learned from the implementation of the MOUs, and finally makes recommendations for future bilateral negotiations.