LIDC: Laos Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Laos, what countries surround it?
A
South East Asia
Landlocked: China, Cambodia, Thailand
2
Q
What is ASEAN and which countries are involved?
A
Association of South East Asian Nations
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam
3
Q
What is ASEAN designed to do?
A
Give ASEAN countries more international power
Improve economic potential (similar combined size to UK)
4
Q
What is the common migrant corridor here?
A
Laos to Thailand
5
Q
What are the reasons behind emigration to Thailand?
A
Subsistence farming Insufficient quality land in Laos Motivation to follow others who have succeeded Daily min wage Thai vs Laos (300 vs 80) Low education levels
6
Q
What was the football trafficking scandal?
A
Liberian football players promised chance to become pro (George Weah)
Really required to do manual labour
7
Q
What are the Laos government’s policies on human trafficking?
A
3 Ps
Prevention
Protection
Prosecution
