Preparation of Muwallad for the Market Places in Accordance to New Economic Thai-Saudi Cooperation

Abstract

The research aimed at 1) studying the knowledge on Muwallad and the situation of Muwallad. 2) Studing Muwallad's readiness on labor demand both in Thailand and Saudi Arabia. 3) Providing policy recommendations to relevant agencies. The research was mainly qualitative research with in-depth interviews and focus group interviews with Muwallad, stakeholders from both the government and private sectors, such as the Ministry of Labor Ministry of Tourism and Sports ministry of foreign affairs, and Specialists in Middle Eastern Studies, etc. The research also found academic papers and related research. In addition, this research will use a quantitative research method as a support. To support the analysis of data related to the Muwallad self-assessment, the Google Forms questionnaire will be distributed to Muwallad youths aged 17-25 who are studying at the high school and university levels from 153 samplings. The study found as the following; 1) Muwallad is a person who was born and lives in a state other than his domicile. Here are meant to people originally from the southern border provinces of Thailand who have traveled to Saudi Arabia since the generation of their grandfathers or fathers. In the children's or grandchildren's generations, they have no idea or do not think that someday they will have to return to their original homeland. Since 2015, Muwallad is required travel back to the homeland for reasons of the announcement of the Saudi Vision 2030 which requires both direct and indirect foreigners to return to their original homeland.  2) Concerning to the Muwallad's readiness in terms of knowledge, skills and characteristics, the study was conducted in two forms: an interview and answering questionnaires The two data are consistent. In detail, there may be some aspects that are moderated still in trending to a higher level of readiness in 3 specific professionals, namely hospitality, tourism and hotel, was therefore found to be consistent with qualitative data. 3) As for policy recommendations to relevant government and private agencies, it is proposed that 1) government agencies should create a Muwallad database; Requirements to work in Saudi Arabia Promotion and skill development for the Muwallad Group according to their needs. Including facilitating the delivery of Muwallad to work in Saudi Arabia. 2) educational institutions Organizing a short training course on Thai language and culture for Muwallad so that Muwallad can adapt to Thai society Accelerating measures for Muwallad youths who have passed the education system abroad to be able to transfer their qualifications and be able to continue studying in the Thai education system 3)Private organizations such as private hospitals where accept patients from different Arab countries. Muwallad's Arabic proficiency can be used to serve very well to these customers