Rampant inflation in Laos and the depreciation of the kip, which has driven up the cost of living, are the prime motives for young people seeking jobs in Thailand, a labour official has said.
Thailand is the most popular place for job seekers, followed by the Republic of Korea.
At least 2,800 Lao nationals are currently working in Korea on short-term contracts. They are employed on Korean farms and other areas under the Employment Permit System and the Seasonal Worker Programme agreed to between the governments of Laos and Korea.