Korinek and Co-Authors Examine Relationships Between Violence, Networks, and Migration in Thailand

Posted: 2/28/2025 ()

Thailand’s southernmost provinces have faced persistent insurgency-related violence and economic hardship, driving significant outmigration. In a recent study, CSDE External Affiliate Kim Korinek (University of Utah) and co-authors use survey data from 2014 and 2016 to examine how insurgency violence and established networks influence outmigration from these provinces. Findings indicate that individuals were more likely to migrate if they lived in households and villages with established migration networks. Additionally, proximity to frequent insurgency violence significantly increased the likelihood of first-time migration. Read the study here.