Structural aging and migrant reliance drive Thailand's fruit waste crisis, exposing systemic labor market gaps

Migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos report recurrent wage theft, unsafe housing, and limited access to healthcare, yet their testimonies are absent from mainstream business narratives that focus on producer losses. Grassroots organizations such as the Migrant Worker Rights Network have documented cases of exploitation and advocated for legal reforms, offering a counter‑narrative centered on dignity and rights. Elevating these voices shifts the analysis from a supply‑side shortage to a demand‑side justice issue.