Returning Cambodian Workers Boost Economy, Strain Households
Cambodia faces a dilemma as hundreds of thousands of workers return from Thailand. While their return boosts national economic output, individual households are experiencing income loss and struggling with debt, highlighting a gap between economic growth and living standards.
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