But it is not a joyous homecoming for the truckloads of men and women, who fled Thailand in fear of a new law that hardens penalties on the millions of undocumented migrant workers underpinning its economy. But a year on the gains have fallen short of expectations and Myanmar is still years away from offering wages that rival those in Thailand. 'They'll be back'In the meantime, Thailand looks set to continue to be a magnet for its neighbour's workers. Silar, a Myanmar nurse working in Bangkok, went home full of hope in 2015, eager to reunite with her husband and daughter. "In Myanmar, there is still not enough work, especially in the countryside, and wages remain very low," she told AFP, using a pseudonym for anonymity.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 10, 2017 03:11 UTC