Internal Migration (Issan To Bangkok) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
How many people are from Issan?
A
22Million, Largest in Thailand
2
Q
Give a statistic on Issan households living/working in Bangkok
A
40% of Isaan households have at least one migrant family member living or working in Bangkok.
3
Q
What is the income differentials annually between Issan and Bangkok?
A
Income in Issan- 200,000 THB
Income in Bangkok- 540,000 THB
4
Q
How much is Bangkok GDP relative to the whole of Thailand?
A
Bangkok contributes to over 50% of Thailand’s GDP
5
Q
What are some of the demographic pattern of Issan migrants?
A
- 15-30 Years Old
- Low skilled
6
Q
What is a statistic of the remittances sent from Bangkok to Issan?
A
50% Of Issan Workers income are sent back
