Sawatdee,

I am a MBA student working on a research project related to HR practices and working in Thailand. Some of the topics I’m focusing on are employment and labor laws, recruiting/hiring, and compensation and employee benefits. If you are a Thailand expatriate that would be able to or willing to answer some or all of my questions, I would be truly grateful. Here is the link to my questionnaire: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=98383695156 or feel free to copy the questions into an email and send your replies to: [email protected]

Thanks so much for your help.

Sincerely,

Houtan Mova

Thailand Expatriate Questionnaire

Name: ___________________________

Employer Name: ___________________

Industry: __________________________

Position: __________________________

Dates of Assignment(s) in Thailand: _________________

U.S. Address (City and State): ______________________

Thailand Address (City): ___________________________

Questions:

1) What are the differences in employment laws or labor relations

issues that you noticed in Thailand compared to the U.S.?

2) What are the differences you saw in compensation (both base

salaries and bonuses) and employee benefits?

3) What did you notice about the competence of the workforce (i.e.,

their education and training)?

4) Did the office/organization in Thailand have trouble recruiting or

finding qualified employees? Please describe.

5) Did you notice a high turnover rate at the office in Thailand? If

so, why do you think that is?

6) What kind of women or minority issues did you observe?

7) Did you see any nepotism or any ethical concerns regarding hiring

in the workplace?

8) Can you please describe the norms of the business community in Thailand?

9) How are the organizations structured in Thailand?

10) Other information, advice, or tips for Thailand expatriates when

working in Thailand.

I am really happy that I am not an American business man doing time in Thailand.

So in good conscience I can put the matter aside.

Being a former professional in an adjacent field I couldn't let it be to threw a quick view on the questions.

Some questions are too open of character. Like question number 6:

6) What kind of women or minority issues did you observe?

Especially Americans are famous for the discrepancy between what they are and pretend to be.

Do some field-work instead, some participating observation might do wonders.