Labour in shadow: Dynamic and Adaptation of Thai domestic workers in Bangkok

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the life and work dynamics of female Domestic workers and analyzed through as informal workers. It's a group of workers who are often the first to experience crises. The research was life qualitative study method from 8 Thai Domestic workers consisting of a literature review. in-depth interview to reflect the problem condition of Domestic workers before and during Covid-19 until adaptation during the epidemic. which is one of the occupations of informal workers and is a large group of workers that can be found working in the Bangkok.

The result found that Domestic Workers Experiencing Problems at Work Before the COVID-19 Pandemic. There are forms of employment that unfairly affect income and welfare. Many case studies have adapted during the epidemic situation by finding second job to compensate for the reduced income during that time. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that domestic workers are still not entitled to international standard in many factor. The problem has accumulated until the COVID-19 situation. The resulting reflection is therefore an important pin point that will make the government sector or authority agencies foresee the problems that arise with such occupational groups.