Full and Productive Employment
Platform economy and its impact on service workers: case studies from Thailand
Akkanut
Wantanasombut
2018
Institute of Asian Studies–Mekong Studies Centre
This study analyses the effect of platform economy on the employment; the response of the government in foreign countries; the working conditions, experiences and views of digital workers amid the changing of employer-employee relationship; as well as the correlation between this relationship and the law concerninf the worker’s protection
The Impact of a Universal Allowance for Older Persons on Labor Force Participation:The Case of Thailand
Asst.Prof. Jessica, Ph.D.
Vechbanyongratana
2015
Faculty of Economics
This paper assesses the impact of the 2009 implementation of a universal Monthly Allowance for Older Persons on the labor force participation of older workers in Thailand.
Transfer Payments and Upper Secondary School Outcomes : The Case of Low-income Female Students in Thailand
Asst.Prof. Jessica, Ph.D.
Vechbanyongratana
2015
Faculty of Economics
This study assesses the impact of cash transfers to low-income female Thai students on improving upper secondary school outcomes, as measured by grade point average (GPA) and transition to tertiary education.
https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0217590815500824
Ruttiya Bhula-or
2019
College of Population Studies
This paper explores the impact of Thailand’s 300-baht minimum wage policy on wages and employment of migrant workers using secondary data, such as the Informal Employment Survey, and qualitative methods, including interviews with 100 migrant workers from Myanmar in food/food processing and garment manufacturing sectors in Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan and Tak.
Migration and sustainable development in Thailand
Ruttiya Bhula-or
2005
College of Population Studies
Previous studies have focused on migration and development from an economic perspective. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate sustainable migration and development in an integrative manner, including economic, social and environmental perspectives linking theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence in Thailand.
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/AEDS-02-2019-0036/full/html
Meet Demands of the Logistics Industry
Ruttiya Bhula-or
2005
College of Population Studies
Previous studies have focused on migration and development from an economic perspective. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate sustainable migration and development in an integrative manner, including economic, social and environmental perspectives linking theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence in Thailand.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265425586_Meet_Demands_of_the_Logistics_Industry
Earnings differentials between formal and informal employment in Thailand
Ruttiya Bhula-or
2015
College of Population Studies
The paper estimates the earnings gap between formal and informal employment in Thailand, using a sample of workers that includes both wage and self- employed workers. The findings of this study have implications for policies for productive transformation in the country, along with a focus on education and gender equality.
Problem of skills mismatch in Asia and the Pacific: How useful are the existing measurement for future skills strategies
Ruttiya Bhula-or
2018
College of Population Studies
undertakes a skills mismatch analysis in ten countries in Asia and the Pacific to provide a comparative regional perspective on skills mismatch. It fills the gap in the existing literature that consists mostly of national level studies that use different approaches to examine skills mismatch. The countries utilized in this study include Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Timor-Leste. The data sets utilized are from relevant household surveys.
Factors Affecting the State of Empowerment of Migrant Workers through Complaint Mechanisms: Comparative Study of Migrant Workers in Thailand and Japan
Ruttiya Bhula-or
2018
College of Population Studies
This study aims to identify factors affecting different state of empowerment using migrant workers’ decisions to promptly respond to labour related problems as a proxy.
https://socialscienceresearch.org/index.php/GJHSS/article/view/1419
Intensive and Extensive Margins of Labour Supply in Thailand: Decomposing the Pattern of Work Behaviours
Asst. Prof. Nuarpear Lekfuangfu, Ph.D.
2017
College of Population Studies
The paper highlights the important differences between the extensive margins (participation) and the intensive margins (hours-of-work) of labour supply, in the case of Thailand.
https://www.pier.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pier_dp_059.pdf
Social Capital and Human Resources Development of Migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos and Camodia after their migration to Thailand
Montakarn Chimmamee, Ph.D
2014
Social Research Institute
This article studies the social capital relating to the development of Thai language skill of migrant workers in Thailand.
https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/socialresearchjournal/article/view/83840
ASEAN Urgent Matters on Migrant Workers
Asst.Prof. Suphasit Taweejamsap, Ph.D.
2016
Faculty of Laws
This study analyses the low-skilled migrant workers in the context of ASEAN in general and in the context of Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar etc. as well as studies agreement and policies so as to reach a conlusion on best guidelines for policies and practices as well as law and regulations.
http://e-library.itd.or.th/viewer/144491395?page=1
http://www.tnrr.in.th/?page=result_search&record_id=10414634
Understanding Recruitment Industry in Thailand
Emeritus Professor Supang Chantavanich, Ph. D.
2010
Social Research Institute
This article studies the structure, profile and characteristics of Thai employment agencies, examine the practices of licensed employment agencies in recruiting Thai migrant workers for employment abroad, explore possible ties between the employment agencies and government officials and politicians and investigate the enforcement of the labor recruitment law with respect to employment agencies, as well as possible links to human trafficking.
http://www.arcmthailand.com/documents/publications/English_final_report_24-1_-_film.pdf
Under the shadow: Forced labour among sea fishers in Thailand
Emeritus Professor Supang Chantavanich, Ph. D.
2016
Social Research Institute
This paper discusses the findings of a large-scale survey (n=596) undertaken with fishers – Thai, Cambodian and Myanmar – in four coastal provinces in Thailand to gain insight into the existence of deceptive and coercive recruitment practices, exploitative working conditions, and forced labour in the fishing industry.
http://www.ias.chula.ac.th/ias/Images/Article/2015/article-2015-12-12-28-preview.pdf
How Do Socially Controversial Companies Do During a Stressful Time?: Evidence From the Great Recession
Assoc. Prof. Pattanaporn Chatjuthamard
2018
Sasin School of Management
Chulalongkorn University
This study investigates the performance of socially controversial companies, notably, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, nuclear etc. during a financial crisis.
Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and Firm Risks
Pattanaporn Chatjuthamard
2016
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The findings support the notion that alignment with Sufficiency Economy Philosophy could reduce risk without sacrificing performance.
Sources of Finance and Export Performance: Evidence From Thai Manufacturing SMEs
Assist. Prof. Yot Amornkitvikai, Ph. D.
2017
College of Population Studies
Chulalongkorn University
This study emphasizes the contribution of sources of finance to the export participation and export intensity of Thai manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and manufacturing firms in aggregate.
Determinants of E-commerce adoption and utilisation by SMEs in Thailand
Assist. Prof. Yot Amornkitvikai, Ph. D.
2020
College of Population Studies
Chulalongkorn University
This study empirically investigates the factors and barriers which hinder e-commerce adoption and utilisation levels by Thai SMEs in the food and beverage and retail industries.
https://www.iseas.edu.sg/images/pdf/ISEASEWP2020-1AmornkitvikaiLee.pdf