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Item Metadata only Analysis of nationality verification of migrant workers in Thailand : the case of workers from Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2012) Bongkot Napaumporn; Sriprapha Petcharamesree; Seree Nonthasootproblems of migrant workers in Thailand from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar, particularly on the Nationality Verification (NV) process developed under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in the Employment of Workers between Thailand... and the three neighboring countries. Furthermore, the study attempted to examine whether this verification process does in fact solve the nationality problems of the migrant workers. In doing so, the researcher analyzed case studies of workers from Cambodia, LaoItem Open Access Effects of ergonomic intervention in printing workers on work-related musculoskeletal disorders and visual fatigue(2008) Praditpod N.; Mekhora K.; Khemthong S.; Klangsin P.; Nuttaporn Praditpod; Keerin Mekhora; Supalak Khemthong; Praphatson Klangsin; ณัฎฐพร ประดิษฐพจน์; คีรินท์ เมฆโหรา; ศุภลักษณ์ เข็มทอง; ประภัสสร คลังสิน; Mahidol University. Faculty of Physical TherapyWork-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are increasingly found in many industrial workers as well as printing workers. The WMSDs, such as clinical symptoms and visual fatigue, are impacting on human and work performance. The literature points... a use of ergonomic intervention may be an effective way to improve human and work performance. This study aimed to investigate the effects of ergonomic intervention on clinical symptoms and visual fatigue in printing workers. Physical examinationsItem Metadata only The effectiveness of protective clothing to reduce cold strain in canned food workers(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 1998) Orawich Kongsuk; Chompusakdi Pulket; Sara Arphorn; Pukanai TongtiumpornItem Metadata only Understanding the gaps between the bilateral regularization of migration and workers' rights: The case of agricultural migrant workers in Thailand(2022-07-01) Musikawong S.; Mahidol UniversityASEAN agricultural workers represent one of the most vulnerable groups of workers regardless of citizenship. While bilateral agreements focus on general migration governance mechanisms, the specifics of agricultural workers' rights and protections... fall outside their scope. Due to the seasonal nature of cross-border agriculture, these are flexible precarious workers readily available to employers in the borderlands that often do not invest in worker health and social security. The Article revealsPublication Open Access Migrant workers and social protection in ASEAN: moving towards a regional standard?(2012-07) Hall, Andy; Mahidol University. Institute for Population and Social Researchof the economy that are not fully covered by labor laws, let alone social protection measures. In addition, nascent social protection systems in these countries provide little coverage in case of loss of worker income, and standards are generally poorly enforcedItem Metadata only Sustaining village malaria worker programmes with expanded roles: Perspectives of communities, healthcare workers, policymakers, and implementers in Vietnam(2024-08-06) Nguyen H.; Jongdeepaisal M.; Tuan D.A.; Khonputsa P.; Ngo T.; Pell C.; Liverani M.; Maude R.J.; Nguyen H.; Mahidol UniversityBackground In Vietnam, multiple types of community-based malaria workers are recruited to promote access to malaria testing and treatment for at-risk mobile and migrant populations. However, as the country approaches elimination, these roles... are at risk from declining investment. This article characterises the different types of workers and relevant health policy in Vietnam, and explores stakeholder perspectives on sustaining and expanding the roles of these workers in the malaria eliminationPublication Metadata only Informal workers in thailand: Occupational health and social security disparities(2015-08-01) Pornpimol Kongtip; Noppanun Nankongnab; Chalermchai Chaikittiporn; Wisanti Laohaudomchok; Susan Woskie; Craig Slatin; Mahidol University; Ministry of Labour; University of Massachusetts Lowell© The Author(s) 2015. Informal workers in Thailand lack employee status as defined under the Labor Protection Act (LPA). Typically, they do not work at an employer’s premise; they work at home and may be self-employed or temporary workers.... They account for 62.6 percent of the Thai workforce and have a workplace accident rate ten times higher than formal workers. Most Thai Labor laws apply only to formal workers, but some protect informal workers in the domestic, home work, and agriculturalItem Metadata only THE MODEL OF FACTORS AFFECTING WORKERS' QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN THAI AND MIGRANT WORKERS(2023-01-01) Sangthong D.; Natrujirote W.; Mahidol UniversityThe aim of this research was to study the factors that affected the quality of working life of Thai and migrant workers and how labour public management affected the quality of working life. Th is study employed a mixed-methods research design which... consisted of qualitative and quantitative methodology. The first phase was qualitative research, in-depth interviews and the focus group interviews were conducted with Thai and Burmese workers. The data obtained in the first phase was analyzed using contentItem Metadata only Exploitation of domestic migrant workers from Sri Lanka in Saudi Arabia(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Carter, Marcia Elessandra, 1973-; Dinesha Samararatne; Bencharat Sae ChuaRemittances sent by domestic migrant workers are currently Sri Lanka's main source of foreign exchange earnings however, the migration might come with a high cost including the various violations of human and labour rights that ranges from salary... exploitation to physical and sexual harassment, and sometimes even neglect or torture to the point of death. The objectives of this thesis are to analyze access to justice for women migrant workers when they return from Saudi Arabia complaining of exploitationItem Open Access Work - related musculoskeletal disorders among printing workers : self-administered quetionnaire and physical examintion(2008) Chanthong A.; Mekhora K.; Akamanon C.; Kurustien N.; Arunthip Chanthong; Keerin Mekhora; Chanut Akamanon; Nopparat Kurustien; อรุณทิพทย์ จันทร์ทอง; คีรินท์ เมฆโหรา; ชนัตถ์ อาคมานนท์; นพรัตน์ คุรุเสถียร; Mahidol University. Faculty of Physical TherapyWork-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are commonly found in working population. In Thailand, WMSDs have also increased continuously, especially in the industrial workers. Work characteristics such as repetitive and forceful movements have... to survey prevalence and identify factors affecting WMSDs among Thai printing workers in a government based printing office. Self-administered questionnaire modified from the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire was used to survey 394 printing workers