In 2010, one in every eight workers in manufacturing was an immigrant, and immigrant workers were also overrepresented in construction as well as in some service sectors such as private household services. In view of the relatively high employment rates of foreign-born workers, and their positive impact on native-born paid employment, it also seems likely that foreign-bom workers have a positive effect on income per capita. Thai authorities could reinforce the economic contribution of immigrants to the country by offering more accessible channels for regular immigration and developing integration mechanisms.