Laotian Workers, Facing Poor Economic Conditions, Seek Work Elsewhere
Voice of America
FILE - Women prepare jackfruit for sale along a street in Luang Prabang, Laos, Jan. 31, 2024.
Large numbers of Laotian workers, facing poor economic conditions, are seeking work in Thailand, South Korea and Japan, bringing Laos millions of dollars in repatriated salaries but exposing the workers to debt traps and human trafficking.
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