It must be pointed out that many migrants work in Thailand without encountering serious problems, however
a significant number of younger migrants in the abovementioned four sectors face exploitation ranging from
non-payment or underpayment of wages, a requirement to work excessive hours sometimes involving the
use of hazardous equipment – to even more serious violations of forced labour and trafficking. They are often
prohibited from leaving their place of employment – they are effectively imprisoned and indentured slaves.