Quality of Life of Myanmar Migrant Workers in Samut Prakan Province

Abstract

          This research aims to study: 1) The quality of life of Myanmar migrant workers in Samut Prakan Province. 2) The comparison personal factors and quality of life of Myanmar migrant workers in Samut Prakan Province. This is a quantitative research study. The participants in the study were Myanmar migrant workers who live in Samut Prakan Province. Using Taro Yamane's method, a sample size of 338 participants was determined. Data were collected using a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.948. Statistics used in descriptive data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, and Standard Deviation and including assumption by using t-tests and one-way analysis of variance. If differences were found, pairwise comparisons were made using the Least Significant Difference (LSD) method.

          The results of research found that:

1. The questionnaire responses almost of them were male, aged 31 – 40 years, able to speak Thai, average monthly income 10,000 – 15,000 Baht, occupation as laborers, and working period 3 – 4 years.

          2.The quality of life of Myanmar migrant workers who live in Samut Prakan province overall was at high level. As considering each aspect averages at high level, sorted from highest to lowest were physical health, mental health, society, and environment, respectively.

1. The comparison personal factors and quality of life of Myanmar migrant workers in Samut Prakan Province classified by gender, age, understanding of Thai language, occupations and duration of work had difference, even though average monthly income had not different significant at the level of .05