The Challenges of Informal Labour under ASEAN Community in Songkhla

Abstract

The informal labour plays an important role in economic development of Songkhla but, there are limited provincial supports for people in this sector. Therefore the study aims to understand the challenging situation of informal labour who work within an informal economies and how does the policy on AEC advocated by Songkhla province will have an impact on them. The research employed qualitative methodology in order to examine the situation and challenge of informal labour in Songkhla. The research included documentary data, observation and in-depth interview of workers and non-government organization staff. The respondents comprised with 6 female workers and 1 staff from non-government organization. The testimonials from the respondents were analysed by using content analysis method. The result demonstrated that the Songkhla policy on AEC lack of tanginble processes of developing informal labour. Therefore, the study proposed that policymaker should consider human security approach as the framework for labour development.