Mahidol Migration Center (MMC)

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11 January,2021

Ph.D. Program in Applied Demography and Social Research is now open at Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University.

24 August,2020

Migration, Logistics, and Unequal Citizens in Contemporary Global Context
Global Humanities Institute (GHI) 2020-2021
Supported by the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes (CHCI) and the ......Read more «

29 November,2019

An interesting study of “Migrant mothers and left behind husband in Indonesia” is proposed by Mr. Antonius Maria Indrianto, Ph.D. candidate at Institute of Population and Social Research, Mahidol University. The field work and data collection both quantitative ......Read more «

18 November,2019

Mahidol Migration Center (MMC) was a co-organizer of “ the National Conference on Migrant Health 2019” on November 18^th 2019, at the Miracle Grand hotel, Bangkok Thailand.

MMC member, Associate Prof. Dr Sureeporn ......Read more «

23 August,2019

The research project supported by the Thai government on “Muslim Migration in the South of Thailand”, the manuscript entitled “Long Term Civil Conflict, Migration and the Mental Health of Adults Left Behind in Thailand: A Longitudinal Study” by Kathleen ......Read more «

9 April,2018 - 13 April,2018

Sustainable Cities, Human Mobility and International Migration
MMC, Mahidol University at the 51^st Commission on Population and Development at the United Nations, New York: 9-13 April, 2018

6 February,2018
Another important migration article finished : “The Access to Antenatal and Postpartum Care Services of Migrant Workers in the Greater Mekong Sub-region: The Role of Accculturative Stress and Social Support” by Charamporn Holumyoung, Kathleen Ford, Siriporn Sa ......Read more «

26 January,2018

On January 26th, 2018, researchers of a collaborative research between Mahidol University, Thailand and University of Sussex, UK organised a meeting on “The Search for a Better Life: How Partnerships with “Older” Westerners Shape Thai ......Read more «

9 January,2018

Europe stumbles forward in search for migration policy.
Competing visions of the future of EU immigration policy are straining relations between countries.
Greece is the first EU country many refugees arrive to, however, its immigration servi ......Read more «

3 January,2018

Under the research project on “Muslim Migration in the South of Thailand”, the manuscript entitled “Coming of age in a conflict area: mental health, education, employment, migration and family formation in the southernmost provinces of ......Read more «

22 December,2017

“International Migration of Thai Migrants: Situation, Management, and Protection”
Thailand Research Fund together with Mahidol Migration Centre of Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University organized a workshop “In ......Read more «

5 September,2017

5 September, 2017: Professor Dr. Aphichat Chamratrithirong, Director of Mahidol Migration Center delivered a keynote address on the Meeting on “Cross border Migration, State of Knowledge on Cross border Migration Management and Protection” organiz ......Read more «

18 August,2017

18 July 2017.   Dr. Chalermpol Chamchan of Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University presented “Migrant children and their right to birth registration” in The 13^th International Conference on THAI STUDIES at Ch ......Read more «

12 July,2017

Mrs. Hnin Oo Mon, from Myanmar, who is a Ph.D. student in the Ph.D. Program on Demography at the Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, presented her research proposal on “Accessibility to Health Services and Health Seeking Behavior among ......Read more «

27 April,2017

Project: A projection of migrant workers in Thailand
On April 24, 2007 at the Princess hotel, Bangkok, the Mahidol Migration Center (MMC) organized a brain storming meeting in order to explore and discuss for the most appropriate data/information ......Read more «

27 March,2017

27 March 2017: Professor Aphichat Chamratrithirong, Director of Mahidol Migration Center,   Institute for Population and Social Research, with Associate Professor Sureeporn Punpuing proposed the concept of replacem ......Read more «

11 January,2017

Emeritus Professor Aphichat Chamratrithirong, Associate Professor Sureeporn Punpuing, Dr.Dusita Phuengsamran and Mr.Niphon Darawuttimaprakorn welcomed Professor Paul Statum Director, Sussex for Migration Research (SCMR), Migration Global Studies and Professor Charles Watters Pr ......Read more «

10 January,2017

Mahidol Migration Center (MMC), Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR), Mahidol University, in collaboration with the Migrating out of Poverty, Research Consortium (Global Studies), University of Sussex, U.K. held a workshop on “Undocumented cross-border migr ......Read more «

6 January,2017

Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University held the policy informing meeting of the EURA-NET project on January 6^th, 2017 at the Sukosol hotel in Bangkok. The research team, namely, Dr. Sureeporn Punpueng, Dr. Manasigan Kanchachitra and Dr. Sakk ......Read more «

6 January,2017

At the policy informing meeting of the EURA-NET project on January 6th, 2017, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureeporn Punpuing was interviewed by Thai PBS about the policy implications of the research and policy recommendation based on the results of the transnational migration between Thai ......Read more «

5 December,2016

Associate Professor Dr.Rossarin Gray Director of Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR) and Professor Dr.Aphichat Chamratrithirong Director of Mahidol Migration Center attended the meeting on project research titled “Politics beyond Borders: The New Dynamics ......Read more «

3 December,2016

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureeporn Punpuing, Dr. Sakkarin Niyomsilpa and Ms. Pattraporn Chuenglertsiri attended the final conference of EURA-NET project on December 2nd, 2016 at Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Brussels, Belgium. The objectives of the conference included to i ......Read more «

2 December,2016 - 3 December,2016

Associate Professor Dr.Rossarin Gray Director of Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR) and Professor Dr.Aphichat Chamratrithirong Director of Mahidol Migration Center attended the International Conference on the “Agenda 2030 – Improving International M ......Read more «

30 November,2016

Lecturer Dr.Dusita Phuengsamran and Mr.Niphon Darawuttimaprakorn, IPSR researcher attended the 4th Annual Conference: ‘Migration and Changing Societies: Research Agendas on November 30, 2016 at the Sussex Centre for Migration Research (SCMR), Global Studies, University of ......Read more «

22 October,2016 - 23 October,2016

Professor Dr.Aphichat Chamratrithirong, Associate Professor Sureeporn Punpuing and Assistant Professor Chalermpol Chamchan attended the symposium “Research on the Public Policies on Migration, Multiculturalization and Welfare for the Regeneration of Communities in Europea ......Read more «

28 July,2016 - 30 July,2016

The 4^th MMC Regional Conference on “In the Era of Transnational Migration” Organized by Mahidol Migration Center, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University

28 June,2016 - 30 June,2016

The 4^th MMC Regional Conference "In the Era of Transnational Migration" Organized by Mahidol Migration Center, Institute for Population and Social Research in collaboration with the Asian Institu ......Read more «

5 April,2016

As part of the research project on Women Migration and the Unrest in the Three Southernmost Provinces by Dr.Aree Jampaklay, Dr.Aphichat Chamratrithirong and Dr. Kathleen Ford.   Dr. Kathleen Ford made a presentation on “Migration, Conflict, Religiosi ......Read more «

11 February,2016

MMC 4th Regional Conference, June 28-30, 2016

Call for Abstracts - "In the Era of Transnational Migration"

Call for Papers : "Integration of Migrants and Social Policy Issues"

12 January,2016

Thailand Launching of the Sussex-Mahidol Migration Partnership (SMMP) by Professor Paul Stathem, Director of Sussex Centre for Migration Research (SCMR), and Professor Aphichat Chamratrithirong, Director of Mahidol Migration Center (MMC).

1 December,2015

Dr. Kerry Richter, Committee Member of Mahidol Migration Center, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, edited a special migration issue for the National Research Council of Thailand's new journal, Social Science Asia.&nb ......Read more «

24 August,2015

From University of Sussex, Professor Cherith Moses, Professor of Geomorphology, University Director, International Recruitment and Development, Director of the Centre for Coastal Research, Honorary Treasurer, British Society for Geomorphology, Director of Teaching and Learning, ......Read more «

8 April,2015

Dr. Kathleen Ford, Dr. Aree Jampaklay and Professor Aphichat Chamratrithirong received grant from The Thai Studies Grant Program at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and the Thai Studies Committee, University of Michigan. This grants are made possible by ......Read more «

12 January,2015

The Project on Prevention of HIV/AIDS among Migrant Workers in Thailand : PHAMIT-2 Impact Evaluation Survey 2014, (with support from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria through the PHAMIT-2 network partners and allies, and with Collaboration with the Raks Thai Foundat ......Read more «

16 December,2014

Professor Aphichat Chamratrithirong, Associate Professor Sureeporn Punpuing, Associate Professor Patama Vapattanawong and Dr.Orratai Rhucharoenpornpanich had conducted
the project of the Population Size Estimation Analysis of Migrant Workers in Thailand. Dr. ......Read more «

7 February,2014 - 8 February,2014

Dr. Sureeporn Punpuing, Director of Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University and Chairman of the Executive Board of Mahidol Migration Center (MMC), together with Dr. Manasigan Kanchanachitra fr ......Read more «

4 November,2013

“Migration is Advantageous to the Place of Origin” Class Debate of the International Master’s Degree Program in Population and Reproductive Health Research (PRRH 550 Substantive Demography) at Sra Bua Hall 109, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mah ......Read more «

1 July,2013

Launching of the MMC Newsletter 1 July 2013. Download PDF
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1 March,2013 - 2 March,2013

With the support from Canadian Fund for Local Initiative, The Embassy of Canada, it is a privilege for Mahidol Migration Center, in collaboration with Thai Frozen Food Association and Thai Food Processors Association, to co-organize a workshop on “Dialogues be ......Read more «

31 October,2012

Prof.Aphichat Chamratrithirong, the Director of Mahidol Migration Center, Institute for Population and Social Research, and the 2012 National Distinguished Researcher Award Recipient (Sociology), delivered his speech on “Cross Border Migration in Thailand: Population ......Read more «

28 September,2012

At the 2^nd Asian Population Association Conference, MMC Director Prof. Aphichat Chamratrithirong chaired the most interesting Plenary Session on  “Asians on the Move”, with four eminent speakers Prof. Graeme Hugo, Pro ......Read more «

26 September,2012 - 29 September,2012

At the end of the 2^nd Asian Population Association Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, the APA Secretariat, Dr.Sureeporn Punpuing who is Chair of MMC Advisory Board was thankful to all of her Organizing Team for the APA success after two years of preparation.&n ......Read more «

26 August,2012 - 29 August,2012

the 2nd Asian Population Association Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.
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1 July,2012

Launching of the Special Issue of The Journal of Population and Social Studies : Migrants, Minorities and Refugees : Integration and Well-being.
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30 May,2012

Aung San Suu Kyi visited Myanmar migrants in Machachi, the meeting was coordinated by Andy Hall, our MMC Research Associate. IPSR Director Sureeporn Punpuning and Foreign Experts Andy Hall and Rebecca Miller had a very happy-moment meeting with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate ......Read more «

23 April,2012 - 24 April,2012

The 2^nd MMC Consultative Meeting on “Migrants, Minorities and Refugees: Integration and Well-being” Co-organized by Mahidol Migration Center and the Center for Innovative Development Studies of Asia (ID ......Read more «

23 April,2012 - 24 April,2012

the 2nd MMC Regional Consultative Meeting on ‘Migrants, Minorities and Refugees: Integration Issues’.
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1 February,2012 - 30 April,2012

Dr.Kathleen Ford from university of Michigan has worked with the MMC on the PHAMIT project.
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8 November,2018 - 9 November,2018

The 5^thMMC Regional Conference
Foreign workers, marriage migrants and displaced persons: Understanding
the many facets of migration in an interconnected world

8 November,2018 - 9 November,2018
The 5^thMMC Regional Conference “ Foreign workers, marriage migrants and displaced persons: Understanding  the many facets of migration in an interconnected world”

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8 November,2018 - 9 November,2018

The 5^thMMC Regional Conference “ Foreign workers, marriage migrants and displaced persons: Understanding  the many facets of migration in an interconnected world ”

8 November,2018 - 9 November,2018

The 5^thMMC Regional Conference “ Foreign workers, marriage migrants and displaced persons: Understanding the many facets of migration in an interconnected world ” Organized by Mahidol Migration Center, Institute for Population and ......Read more «

8 November,2018 - 9 November,2018

The 5^thMMC Regional Conference “ Foreign workers, marriage migrants and displaced persons: Understanding the many facets of migration in an interconnected world ” Organized by Mahidol Migration Center, Institute for Population and ......Read more «

8 November,2018 - 9 November,2018

The 5^th MMC Regional Conference on “Foreign Workers, Marriage Migrants and Displaced Persons: Understanding the Many Facets of Migration in an Interconnected World” Organized by Mahidol Migration Center, Institute for Population and Socia ......Read more «

8 November,2018 - 9 October,2018

The 5^th MMC Regional Conference Foreign Workers, Marriage Migrants and Displaced Persons: Understanding the Many Facets of Migration in an Interconnected World 8^th – 9^th November, 2018 Institute for Population and Social Resear ......Read more «

8 November,2018 - 9 November,2018

AGENDA (24^th October, 2018) The 5^th MMC Regional Conference Foreign Workers, Marriage Migrants and Displaced Persons:
Understanding the Many Facets of Migration in an Interconnected World 8^th – 9^th November, 2018 In ......Read more «

9 January,2018

Europe stumbles forward in search for migration policy
09 JANUARY 2018
Competing visions of the future of EU immigration policy are straining relations between countries.

9 January,2018 - 9 January,2018

Competing visions of the future of EU immigration policy are straining relations between countries. Greece is the first EU country many refugees arrive to, however, its immigration services are struggling to process the high numbers of arrivals [File: Thanassis Stavrakis/AP]

9 January,2018

Europe stumbles forward in search for migration policy
Competing visions of the future of EU immigration policy are straining relations between countries. Greece is the first EU country many refugees arrive to, however, its immigration services are strug ......Read more «

5 September,2017

5 September, 2017: Professor Dr. Aphichat Chamratrithirong, Director of Mahidol Migration Center delivered a keynote address on the Meeting on “Cross border Migration, State of Knowledge on Cross border Migration Management and Protection” organiz ......Read more «

5 July,2017 - 25 July,2017

The research proposal on “Collaboration on data analysis and augmentation of the study on migration, mental health and women’s roles in the southern provinces of Thailand”, by Dr. Kathleen Ford was funded from the Thai Studies Grant Program at the Center ......Read more «

5 July,2017 - 25 July,2017

The research proposal on “Collaboration on data analysis and augmentation of the study on migration, mental health and women’s roles in the southern provinces of Thailand”, by Dr. Kathleen Ford was funded from the Thai Studies Grant Program at the Center ......Read more «

6 January,2017

At the policy informing meeting of the EURA-NET project on January 6th, 2017, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureeporn Punpuing was interviewed by Thai PBS about the policy implications of the research and policy recommendation based on the results of the transnational migration between Thai ......Read more «

6 January,2017

At the policy informing meeting of the EURA-NET project on January 6th, 2017, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureeporn Punpuing was interviewed by Thai PBS about the policy implications of the research and policy recommendation based on the results of the transnational migration between Thai ......Read more «

6 January,2017

At the policy informing meeting of the EURA-NET project on January 6th, 2017, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureeporn Punpuing was interviewed by Thai PBS about the policy implications of the research and policy recommendation based on the results of the transnational migration between Thai ......Read more «

4 August,2014 - 6 August,2014

The 3^rd MMC Regional Conference on “Transnational Migration and Border Studies: Assessing Threats and Opportunities” Co-organized by Mahidol Migration Center, Institute for Population and Social Resear ......Read more «

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Migrant children and their right to birth registration
Chalermpol, Kanya and Kanchana
MMC/IPSR, Mahidol University
As known, there is a large number of migrant workers residing, mobilizing and working in Thailand - of which the majority aro ......Read more «

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AGENDA (24^th October, 2018) The 5^th MMC Regional Conference Foreign Workers, Marriage Migrants and Displaced Persons: Understanding the Many Facets of Migration in an Interconnected World 8^th – 9^th November, 2018 Institute ......Read more «