The Patterns Of New Chinese Immigration In Thailand: The Terms Of Diaspora, Overseas Chinese And New Migrants Comparing In A Global Context

Authors

  • Sivarin Lertpusit

Keywords:

New Chinese in Thailand, pattern of Chinese immigration, Chinese diaspora in Thailand

Abstract

This paper aims to explain the pattern of migration of Chinese people in Thailand between
1978 and 2014 through qualitative research. The findings were divided into two parts: the
demographics of the new Chinese people in Thailand, and the pattern of migration.0New
Chinese migrants consist of four categories: investors, entrepreneurs and highly-skilled workers, unskilled workers, and students. The pattern of recent Chinese migration to Thailand is different from that of the past, when Chinese peoples moved here centuries ago alongside other Chinese people who established their homes in other places around the world. Chinese people migrate to Thailand to pursue business links and opportunities, while those who move to Western countries do so in order to expand their market bases. Another difference is seen in the methods of entering the new countries. Relatives played a crucial role in the move to Thailand, while in the developed world, connections generally occur through agents or colleagues.

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Published

2018-06-26