Thailand's work and health transition

Type Journal Article - International Labour Review
Title Thailand's work and health transition
Author(s)
Volume 149
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2010
Page numbers 373-386
URL http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3272465/
Abstract
Thailand has experienced a rapid economic transition from agriculture to industry and services, and from informal to formal employment. It has much less state regulation and worker representation relative to developed nations, who underwent these transitions more slowly and sequentially, decades earlier. We examine the strengthening of Thai government policy and legislation affecting worker’s health, responding to international norms, a new democratic constitution, fear of foreign importer embargos and several fatal workplace disasters. We identify key challenges remaining for Thai policy makers, including legislation enforcement and the measurement of impacts on worker’s mental and physical health.

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