BANGKOK -- The Thai government has decided to accept Sri Lankans to address a labor shortage caused by the mass departure of Cambodians following deadly border clashes, underscoring the country's deep reliance on foreign workers and the urgency to fill the vacancies.
Immigration
Thailand seeks new sources of workers following Cambodian outflow
Kingdom to accept 10,000 Sri Lankans; Nepalis and Bangladeshis could also be on the way
A migrant worker dangles from a building under construction in Bangkok. Thai sectors like construction rely heavily on migrants. © Reuters
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