A Guideline for Host Communities in Selecting Effective Livelihood’s Interventions for Refugees in an Informal Refugee Resettlement: A Case Study of Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

Pechdin, Watchara; Ahmad, Mokbul Morshed

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“…The need to study the southeast Asian contexts specifically is very important, as many southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, have not signed the 1951 Refugee Convention, meaning that they do not have a formal asylum system to manage refugees and do not officially recognize refugee status (Pechdin & Ahmad, 2023). Therefore, the inter-group attitudes in these countries may have influencing factors different from those in the global north, where the 1951 Refugee Convention is largely in effect.…”

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Factors Influencing Attitudes of Refugee-Host Population: New Evidence from Thailand

Pechdin

Ahmad

2023

Migration Letters

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The attitudes of refugee-hosting populations towards conflict-induced refugees are an important factor to consider when attempting to create an accepting and welcoming environment for refugees. Previous studies on this topic have primarily been conducted in the Global North context, leaving a gap in research in the Global South, especially in Southeast Asia. This study bridges this gap by examining the factors influencing the attitudes of a refugee-hosting population in Chiang Mai province, Thailand toward refugees from Myanmar. Results by a logit model identified the significant factors determining attitudes as age, ethnicity, income, occupation, and total years of contact with the refugees. Even without legal recognition from the government, these factors continue to play a crucial role in shaping Thai local attitudes, particularly in rregard to government policies on refugee management, life security/safety, and employment opportunities. When formulating refugee integration plans, these influences must be taken into account.

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confidence: 99%