The geographic locations for primary data collection were selected based on:

• the number of migrants in the area;
• the existence of project partners with well established local knowledge and relationships with affected migrant communities;
• to provide  regional balance (North, Central, East and South of Thailand); and
• to balance out the areas where Burmese, Cambodian or Laotian migrants are largely employed.

Based on the above criteria, research was undertaken in:

• Chiang Mai Province
• Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province
• Mae Sod, Tak Province
• Mukkadahan Province
• Phang Nga Province
• Ranong Province
• Rayong Province

Migrants who were interviewed worked in a range of sectors, and efforts were made to include a gender balance.

Number of case collection by gender and country of origin

Number case collection by work sectors