Relevant bibliographies by topics / SME in Thailand

Academic literature on the topic 'SME in Thailand'

Author: Grafiati
Published: 4 June 2021
Last updated: 31 January 2023

Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles

Select a source type:

Contents

Consult the lists of relevant articles, books, theses, conference reports, and other scholarly sources on the topic 'SME in Thailand.'

Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.

You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.

Journal articles on the topic "SME in Thailand"

1

Yuwawutto, Sauwapa, Thitapha Smitinont, Numtip Charoenanong, Nattaka Yokakul, Somchai Chatratana, and Girma Zawdie. "A Triple Helix Strategy for Promoting SME Development." Industry and Higher Education 24, no. 3 (June 2010): 177–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000010791657509.

Full text
Abstract:
This paper examines the university–industry–government relationship as a mechanism for enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The case of a community enterprise producing dried banana products in the north of Thailand is used to demonstrate the significance of the Triple Helix model for business and technology development in SMEs. Government initiatives designed to promote innovation leading to price and quality competitiveness of the products of SMEs and community enterprises are explored and their effectiveness is discussed. In developing countries, where there are weak links and limited interactions between the institutional sectors of government, academia and industry, intermediaries play a crucial role in building networks to facilitate the transfer and exchange of knowledge. Effective network links would enable SMEs to have access to various sources of financial, knowledge, technology and market support. In Thailand, the Industrial Technology Assistance Programme (ITAP) plays an important intermediary role in identifying the needs of SMEs, accessing relevant knowledge and technology from universities and other sources of knowledge, and matching the demand of SMEs for knowledge/technology with the supply available from universities and research and development laboratories. The experience of the dried banana community enterprise discussed in this paper gives credence to the view that SMEs in developing countries such as Thailand would benefit significantly from technology policy based on the Triple Helix model and the proactive role of intermediary agencies such as ITAP.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Srimarut, Thammarak, and Witthaya Mekhum. "Factor Effecting of Durian Innovation Product of SME Industry: Study in South of Thailand." Research in World Economy 11, no. 6 (September 23, 2020): 38. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/rwe.v11n6p38.

Full text
Abstract:
Innovation is a process of creating new things or simply a new idea. Innovation helps the organization to find a competitive edge for survival. Innovation improves the quality of existing products like durian products in Thailand. The purpose of the current study is to investigate the link between factors that affect the durian product innovation in the small and medium industries working in the south of Thailand. Respondents of this study are employees working in the SME industry of the south of Thailand. Data is collected through a questionnaire via e-mail. Data is cross-sectional and the study is quantitative. Results generated from PLS revealed that factors that affect the durian product innovation are customer base, department of research and development and level of competition has a positive significant impact on durian product innovation. Technological innovativeness also has a positive significant impact on durian product innovation and also mediates the relationship between the level of competition and durian product innovation in the SME industry of the south of Thailand. Policymakers should focus on these factors for increasing the innovation of durian products.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Banomyong, Ruth, and Nucharee Supatn. "Supply chain assessment tool development in Thailand: an SME perspective." International Journal of Procurement Management 4, no. 3 (2011): 244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijpm.2011.040368.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

Wonglimpiyarat, Jarunee. "From SME Bank to Technology Bank." International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 7, no. 4 (November 2006): 251–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000006779111602.

Full text
Abstract:
This paper is concerned with the attempts of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) to move towards becoming a technology bank to support the generation of new businesses and innovations. Being the bank for technology-based businesses to increase the nation's innovation capacity is the great challenge for SME Bank, as it needs to garner integrated financial and entrepreneurial support as well as a network of alliances. The paper proposes a model based on venture capital management for changing the innovative environment to create a technology economy. These innovative initiatives at SME Bank would be useful for economies in other developing countries to launch programmes supporting the diffusion and commercialization of innovations.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Pathak, S., and M. M. Ahmad. "Coping mechanisms of SME in response to 2011 floods in Pathumthani, Thailand." International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering 6, no. 3 (August 31, 2016): 597–606. http://dx.doi.org/10.2495/safe-v6-n3-597-606.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Butdee, Suthep. "Sustainability Manufacturing Assesment using PCA for Thai SME Bus Building Companies." Advanced Materials Research 383-390 (November 2011): 3403–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.383-390.3403.

Full text
Abstract:
Sustainability manufacturing is indispensable to change and adapt from existing processes which enrich huge expertise. However, it needs to have prior assessment. Thai SME bus building companies are mostly established for more than 30 years of experiences. However, they still lack of competitiveness. The manufacturing process is time consuming, high costs and used extra material. This paper proposes the sustainability manufacturing assessment according to the D4S method associated by PCA tool. Five major companies in Thailand are surveyed and mapped to diagnose for sustainability level.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Na-Nan, Khahan, Kanokporn Chaiprasit, and Peerapong Pukkeeree. "Performance management in SME high-growth sectors and high-impact sectors in Thailand." International Journal of Engineering Business Management 9 (January 1, 2017): 184797901771845. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1847979017718451.

Full text
Abstract:
Performance management (PM) plays a vital role in the successful operation of an organization. It is essential for organizations to understand the correlations between factors, problems and solutions to enhance the efficiency of PM. Mixed method research is applied, including explanatory sequential design (Quan → Qual). By analysing findings and interviews from a cluster of small and medium enterprise (SME) high-growth sectors and high-impact sectors based on descriptive and inferential statistics, the PM finding is that these two SMEs are not different. Moreover, the factors that influence PM are recruitment, retention and retirement. Regarding PM problems, the key factors are a lack of employee participation, unclear goals, unfair evaluations, ineffectual communication and ineffective application of evaluations to improve PM. Therefore, related private and government organizations should enhance their knowledge and understanding of problem-solving procedures by attending trainings or discussing these topics with experts to raise their awareness of PM and to learn how to resolve related issues, particularly factors that directly influence PM, to ensure progress in their performance.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

Muangmee, Chaiyawit, Zdzisława Dacko-Pikiewicz, Nusanee Meekaewkunchorn, Nuttapon Kassakorn, and Bilal Khalid. "Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Green Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)." Social Sciences 10, no. 4 (April 13, 2021): 136. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/socsci10040136.

Full text
Abstract:
Since environmental issues are becoming an integral part of business performances, policymakers and managers have started recognizing the importance of green innovation towards sustainable business performances. The role of the automotive parts industry is crucial in minimizing environmental degradation and promoting sustainable development. Yet few studies have focused on the connection between green entrepreneurial orientation and green innovation that may affect small and medium enterprise (SME) business performance. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the influence of green entrepreneurial orientation on green innovations, and its effects on sustainable business performances in the automotive parts industry in Thailand. The sample consists of 226 SMEs in the automotive parts industry in Thailand. The partial least square method (PLS-SEM) has been used for the analysis of data. The results of the study show that green innovations have the strongest influence on economic and environmental performances. This study contributes to resource-based view theory by incorporating green innovation as a strategic competency of SMEs’ performance. Further, green entrepreneurial orientation and green innovation can assist SME managers in understanding the factors leading to sustainable performance of businesses.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

Panthamit, Nisit, Pornchai Wisuttisak, and Duy Chandina. "Regulatory And Business Environments In Cambodia: Case Studies Of Cambodia And Thailand Sme Investors’." Journal of Southeast Asian Studies 23, no. 2 (December 28, 2018): 65–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/jati.vol23no2.4.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

SYAH, Ahmad Mujafar, Liou-Yuan LI, Muhammad SYUKUR, Tai-Ju WU, and Viphawanee BOON. "The Implication of Transnational Communication Framework on Domestic Plastic Policy Understanding. A Study of Tourism’s SMEs in Thailand." Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism 12, no. 5 (September 10, 2021): 1155. http://dx.doi.org/10.14505//jemt.v12.5(53).01.

Full text
Abstract:
Ironically, with an overwhelming usage of plastic shopping bags, and product packaging among Thailand’s small medium enterprises like the nation’s tourism street markets, literature, and informed practices on Thailand’s domestic plastic policy communications towards a policy understanding, are still insufficient. The current condition has eventually made this study possible. The research significance has reflected the diffusion of transnational communication framework towards domestic policy transfer and underscored a better attempt of policy understanding process especially towards tourism’s SME. The research employed a quantitative methodology with a total of 380 paper questionnaires distributed to SME sellers at Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok. While the research endeavored to exercise the policy communications evidence of two major plastic policies in Thailand (National 3R Strategy Campaign & Plastic Debris Management Plan 2017-2021), of 380 respondents, 300 (79% response rate) were validated and proceeded to the next sequence of the survey as they had knowledge about mentioned two policies. With three types of communications venues proposed (non-formal, semi-formal & formal) and targeting three different policy understandings (objective, subjective & overall policy understanding), the finding has shown that all proposed communication venues, although robustly designed by an applicable theoretical foundation, did not contribute to the plastic’s overall policy understanding. Nevertheless, formal communication venues contributed positively toward an objective understanding of the policy, and non-formal venues toward subjective understanding. Most significantly, the distinctive finding of this research is a strong argument that Thailand’s government has not fully deemed the effective strategy and framework for its domestic plastic policy transfer - notably to tourism’s SMEs.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
More sources

Dissertations / Theses on the topic "SME in Thailand"

1

Poblete, Leon, and Elin Grimsholm. "Internal and External factors hampering SME growth : a qualitative case study of SMEs in Thailand." Thesis, Gotland University, Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hgo:diva-529.

Full text
Abstract:

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand are very important to economic growth and considerably essential to generate employment as in many other developing countries. SMEs account for 99.5% of the overall enterprises in Thailand while their contribution to the overall employment account for around 76% of all jobs. However, SMEs growth rate is still at a low level. Hence, this is qualitative study of the external and internal factors hampering the growth of SMEs in Thailand. Regarding external factors, there are a number of obstacles constraining their growth such as access to finance, competition, corruption, barriers to trade and macroeconomic factors as amongst some of the most significant issues. In terms of internal factors, there are also important constrains hindering their growth, for instance, poor management competences, lack of skilled labour, deficiencies in marketing strategies, little efforts on R&D, lack of new technology and low awareness concerning CSR are identified as some of the most important obstacles.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Upalanala, Ruangrit. "Gaining competitive advantage through developing social network (Guanxi) : empirical study in SME in Thailand." Thesis, Northumbria University, 2007. http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/3213/.

Full text
Abstract:
In the Thailand market, many business practices and social life are closely interlinked through a complex network of social networks and relations, especially Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) where the business owner hold the decision-making role and has the authority to control the company, deals with others based not just on cost- benefit economic considerations alone but also intertwined with social relationships, personal and business contacts. With the ever-changing market conditions and high competitive nature of Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand, where there is approximately 2.28 million SMEs in year 2006 or comprising of 99.4 percent of enterprise in Thailand (Office of Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion OSMEP, 2006), this number is increasing every each year, resulting in a highly competitive business environment. Thus, this results in the need for a more elaborate and active network management and connection which play an important role in the promotion of the competitive advantage of the firm. The knowledge of network and the competitive advantage it brings is well recognised in the literature of business network. To a certain extent, the business networking in Thailand market, as with most other countries in Asia-Pacific region where there exist a Chinese-influenced society, is influenced from a Chinese business network called 'Guanxi', but major questions have not been addressed by the literatures about the nature and the parallel to the Chinese form of 'Guanxi', its effectiveness, practice and operations for gaining competitive advantage in specific business segments of the Thailand market. The original perspective of the research aimed to extend the knowledge in the area of 'Guanxi' and business network for practical contribution to the particular instance of SMEs in Thailand context. This perspective generated on adopting the key principles of Guanxi knowledge into local practice of Thai SMEs for gaining business competitive advantage, and achieved by identifying, examining and developing the framework for particular SMEs business in Thailand. The author's research methodological approach focuses on examining the existing 'Guanxi' framework of the process of 'Guanxi' development (initiating, building and using of 'Guanxi') and the `Guanxi' building framework of Trust (Xin) and Feeling (Qing), as a starting point to further extend its implication in the context of the particular SME in Thailand. The author employed the 'Interactionism' perspective as a philosophical stance for the research with the research strategy of 'case study research'.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Janrattana, Jirasak. "How can Small and Medium Enterprise retail business in Thailand successfully compete through Business Model Innovation?" Thesis, University of Manchester, 2017. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/how-can-small-and-medium-enterprise-retail-business-in-thailand-successfully-compete-through-business-model-innovation(4bf8547d-7a76-49ee-9776-e9ed7dbf0c39).html.

Full text
Abstract:
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) retail businesses in many countries, including Thailand, are facing challenges of high competition, as modern retail formats have grown rapidly in many Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, China and Thailand (Howard, 2009). Thus, SME retail Businesses are facing an "innovate or die" situation, as non-adapting retail firms have always been and will continue to be driven out of the business (Evans, 2011). A new critical capability of retail business is the ability to configure and reconfigure its processes into a coherent blueprint - known in other words as a Business Model (Sorescu et al., 2011). The research question becomes "How can SME retail Business in Thailand successfully compete through Business Model Innovation?" Business Model Innovation requires system wide changes, since modifying one component always has network effects on other components (Tikkanen et al., 2005). There is no fixed method or successful formula that all companies will adopt; therefore disciplined experimentation and adaptation is recommended (Berman, 2011; Chesbrough, 2010; McGrath, 2010; Mitchell et al., 2003; Teece, 2010). However, most past studies on innovation are about large companies (Tim, 2004) and not many articles cover empirical studies on Business Model Innovation. In particular, few studies address the dynamic view (Demil and Lecocq, 2010; Svejenova et al., 2010; Sosna et al., 2010).This research focuses on the implementation of Business Model Innovation within SME retail business. The research uses a methodology called Action Research, and was conducted within the researcher's organization, which is a SME retail business in Thailand. This overcomes the practical challenges of studying SME business, which is related to limited opportunity to conduct empirical research. The study was conducted over the 4 year period from October 2010 to August 2014 by implementing Business Model Innovation in order to exploit opportunities in rural areas. Business Model concepts were employed as sources of innovation and units of analysis. Action Research consists of multiple cycles of changes and adaptation. It was found that Business Model concepts can be represented at different levels of abstraction from reality. At a high level of abstraction, the Business Model Canvas helps to understand the overview of the firm's business logic in a broad way, and provide ideas about what can be adapted. At the operational level, the Retailing Business Model provides a structural approach to the conceptualisation, planning and implementation of activities that support high level changes. In all, Business Model Innovation can be conceptualised as an ongoing learning process similar to the iterative cycles of Action research. These cycles consist of constructing actions, planning, taking actions and evaluating actions. The Business Model concepts at different levels of abstraction can be used for understanding and planning, as well as to capture learning experiences, both on the high level and on the operational level. Therefore, Business Model Innovation is a dynamic process where changes and learning happen continuously. Such a process enables SME retail businesses to improve their understanding of their Business Model and thus improve their chances of success?
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

CHEUNGSUVADEE, Kittima, and kittimatom@gmail com. "BUSINESS ADAPTATION STRATEGIES USED BY SMALL AND MEDIUM RETAILERS IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT: A STUDY OF UBON RATCHATHANI, THAILAND." Edith Cowan University. Business And Law: School Of Management, 2006. http://adt.ecu.edu.au/adt-public/adt-ECU2007.0002.html.

Full text
Abstract:
This thesis presents a study of business adaptation strategies employed by small and medium retailers in order to be sustainable in a climate of rapid and significant environmental change in regional Thailand. The study was carried out in Ubon Ratchathani, a large regional city in North Eastern Thailand which shares many of the difficulties encountered by regional businesses in regional Thailand. Changes over the last ten years have been considered in this work and recent strategies adopted by the small and medium retailers have been investigated. Using extensive input from a study group which represented approximately 10% of all small and medium retailers, the study attempts to isolate the successful strategies for the region.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Crambé, Lundh Michelle, and Nellie Wedin. "It is obvious that they are not afraid of what this might do : A Qualitative Minor Field Study of International Female Entrepreneurs in Thailand." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-85817.

Full text
Abstract:
For as long as internationalization has been a research topic, the risks surrounding it has been discussed. Several theories have emerged concerning how to go about international business, which entry modes and strategies to use as well as which markets to enter and at which pace - everything in order to reduce the risks of business failure. The lack of institutional and economic stability in emerging markets has evolved into warning signs for foreign firms as they are hesitant to enter these markets due to higher risks and furthermore, there are assumptions regarding low entrepreneurial skills in these markets, much due to the stability-barrier. In this regard, Thailand presents an interesting case, especially when aiming to look into females as entrepreneurs. The country presents a large number of females involved in business activities that show no sign of being hindered by the stability factor.  These interesting aspects paved the way for this thesis’ purpose “to examine and understand how Thailand's female entrepreneurs engage in international business activities.” Through examining the internationalization process from an aspect of both personal traits and network connections, findings have been presented regarding how the Thai female entrepreneur uses these components to initiate international business activities for her small- and medium-sized enterprise. These findings have enriched the understanding of how females approach and experience an internationalization process. To ensure a broader comprehension of the subject, this research has followed a qualitative research method combined with an abductive approach which this thesis has benefitted from as there is a lack of research on the subject. The theoretical framework starts with presenting the phenomena entrepreneurship, and then more in-depth explains concepts of female- and international entrepreneurship, introducing concepts like internationalization and psychic distance. Finally, the theoretical framework is concluded with a conceptual framework model explaining how all concepts are connected. Before presenting the empirical findings of the research, the methodology chapter explains how the researchers went about this study, how all the data was collected and under which circumstances. In order to tie the empirical findings with the theoretical framework, an analysis was made which presents this thesis’ findings in a theoretical manner before everything is tied together in a conclusion. The findings conclude that there is a significant bond between personal traits, networks, and firm internationalization and furthermore, this thesis suggests that Thai female entrepreneurs are fearless and therefore, encounter few of the barriers that other female entrepreneurs do. Finally, this thesis is concluded with theoretical and practical implications as well as suggestions for future research within the area.  “It is obvious that they are notafraid of what this might do.”
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Jonsson, Fredrik. "Product Related Environmental Work in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Thailand, Developing and Manufacturing Electrical and Electronic Products." Thesis, Linköping University, Department of Management and Engineering, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-8828.

Full text
Abstract:

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand that develop and manufacture electrical and electronic products are among other SMEs in the world meeting increasingly stringent legal and customer requirements related to environmental issues. Obstacles for the SMEs around the world to meet these requirements are almost the same in form of lack of knowledge, budget and resources. The differences between SMEs in Thailand and SMEs in the EU, Japan or even Korea are that these countries have been developed the eco-design concept and SMEs have been involved in eco-design activities for many years. This process and activities are new both for the SMEs and for the supporting institutes and organisations in Thailand. Thailand has just started to build up the infrastructure to support the SMEs to implement the eco-design concept and to work more with product related environmental issues. The focus right now for the SMEs in this research is to comply with the EU Directives, RoHS and WEEE, and this is where the main investments are made, e.g. in order to be able to export to the demanding EU market.

This research is investigating what kind of environment demands that SMEs in Thailand that develop and manufacture electrical and electronic products have on their products, how they handle these requirements and also what obstacles there are for implementing a more product related environmental concept, also known as eco-design, Design for the Environment (DfE), Green Design or Environmentally Oriented Design. A research in form of interviews and factory visits has been done with five different SMEs in Thailand. These five SMEs have also participated in the first official eco-design projects in Thailand with funding from the government in Thailand and also some from the EU. Interviews have been conducted with involved parties in these project such as institutes and experts provided by Universities. These interviews were made in order to get their opinion and experience about the present situation for SMEs in Thailand that develop and manufacture electrical and electronic products to work with product related green issues.

The research shows that these companies have the possibilities and conditions to work further on with the eco-design concept in the future. Their participation in the eco-design projects has been a good experience and there is evidence of strong support from the management and owners, environmental awareness, pro-active work and motivation among the companies. The obstacles are as mentioned above concerning lack of resources, knowledge and experience of how these environmental demands and requirements will affect the product development process. This lack of experience depends mostly on the fact that these eco-design projects are the first projects in this field for the companies. These five companies have now built up a fundamental knowledge but are still in need of further support. The communication between the SMEs and supporting parties are important and also one factor these five companies think is functioning well.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Cheungsuvadee, Kittima. "Business adaptation strategies used by small and medium retailers in an increasingly competitve environment: A study of Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2006. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/57.

Full text
Abstract:
This thesis presents a study of business adaptation strategies employed by small and medium retailers in order to be sustainable in a climate of rapid and significant environmental change in regional Thailand. The study was carried out in Ubon Ratchathani, a large regional city in North Eastern Thailand which shares many of the difficulties encountered by regional businesses in regional Thailand. Changes over the last ten years have been considered in this work and recent strategies adopted by the small and medium retailers have been investigated. Using extensive input from a study group which represented approximately 10% of all small and medium retailers, the study attempts to isolate the successful strategies for the region.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

Kaeomanee, Sukree. "Human resource management practices that encourage continuous quality improvement practices in small and medium-sized enterprises in the food processing sector in Thailand." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2009. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1839.

Full text
Abstract:
This research aims to identify the Human Resource Management Practices (HRMPs) that encourage the Continuous Quality Improvement Practices (CQIPs) in Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand. The multiple methods approach was used for the data collection of this research in order to provide triangulation of the data. The HRMPs that encourage CQIPs were identified based on the statistically significant regression coefficients. Implications for the practitioners and the academia were drawn and future research themes were suggested. The first stage of data collection was the case studies using semi structured interviews with eight SMEs selected for convenience from four provinces around Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. The second stage was the nation-wide survey carried out in 45 major cities of Thailand from which 208 responses to the questionnaire were usable for the analysis. Findings from the case studies and the surveys were concluded together. This research investigated CQIPs in three areas: employee participation, process improvement and customer oriented production. It was found that CQIPs in SMEs were mostly informal. Suggestions by employees informally to the owners and delegation of decision making to supervisors were the main practices for employee participation. Process improvement was based on the competence of the owners and key areas of efficiency optimisation were costs and lateness of delivery. Long-term trading with suppliers was favoured but without any documented supply agreement. Conformance to standards and regulations was requested by customers or government authorities but some cooperation with supporting organisations was voluntary. The firms acquired feedback from customers through salespersons and the owners. Social alignment was made through activities with consumers‟ organisations. HRMPs used in the SMEs in the food processing sector in Thailand were examined in four aspects: recruitment, training, compensation and appraisal. In the aspect of recruitment, the most used source of employees was referrals from existing employees, the main selection method was interview and qualifications most sought were honesty and willingness to work. In the aspect of training, most of the firms used supervisors as the trainers for informal on-the-job training. No budget or a very small budget was allocated for training and very a small number of employees were trained. Work methods were the main contents for training. In the aspect of compensation, wages were paid based on skills and experience with overtime pay as the most desirable additional income for employees. A wide variety of non-monetary benefits was provided while incentives were used mainly for urgent work. In the aspect of appraisal, most of the firms had no appraisal. Appraisals used were informally made by the owners using personal conduct and work performance as the main criteria. Appraisal results were used mainly for wage rate increases. The HRMPs that encouraged CQIPs were identified based on the regression coefficients using Linear Multiple Regression with the method that all the independent variables (HRMPs) in a given scope were entered into the analysis in a single step. The HRMPs that their coefficients were statistically significant at the level of .05 or less were construed to be the HRMPs that encourage CQIPs. All of the HRMPs were found to encourage CQIPs but the number of CQIPs encouraged by each HRMP differed. In the function of recruitment, HRMPs in this category include two sources of employees: the referrals from the existing employees and the Government Job Centre, an employee selection method: the interviews by supervisor and two qualifications of applicants: education and personal characteristics. In the function of training, the HRMPs that encourage relatively large number of CQIPs include four types of trainers: the owners, supervisors, co-workers and trainers from private firms; a training content: team skills; two types of information used as training needs: employees‟ complaints and accidents. It is observed that the trainers from Government Training Centre do not encourage any CQIPs. In the function of compensation, the HRMPs that encourage relatively large number of CQIPs included two types of the qualifications used to determine primary compensation: education and personal characteristics; two types of monetary benefit: education allowance and overtime pay; three types of non-monetary benefit: recognition, outfits and parties in occasions. In the function of appraisal, the HRMPs that encourage relatively large number of CQIPs include three types of appraiser: the owners, supervisors and customers and a type of appraisal: group appraisal. It is observed that the HRMPs that encouraged a relatively large number of CQIPs were in the functions of training and employee performance appraisal. Overall relationships between HRMPs and CQIPs indicated the importance of supervisors in SMEs. The roles of supervisors in employee selection, training and appraisal encouraged a large number of CQIPs in all three areas of employee participation, process improvement and customer oriented production. It is observed that most of the statistically significant relationships were related to the quite formal practices of both HRMPs and CQIPs. A few HRMPs related to the roles of the owners showed some negative impacts on CQIPs. The impacts of the characteristics of the firms on CQIPs and HRMPs and the impacts of CQIPs and HRMPs on business results were analysed using the same statistical technique. Among the characteristics of the firms, only education of the owners indicated impacts on several CQIPs and HRMPs. Size of the firms affected a small number of CQIPs and HRMPs but age of the firm, age of the owners and experience of the owners did not affect any CQIPs or HRMPs. Both CQIPs and HRMPs were associated with some aspects of satisfaction of the owners with their business results. For business practitioners, implications and suggestions arising from this research were related to the developments of supervisors and the owners in cooperation with governmental organisations, education institutions and industrial organisations. By working together on the HRMPs suggested in this research, these groups could further quality and productivity in Thai SMEs. Future research themes for academia were suggested to be further investigation into the „cause and effect‟ relationships between HRMPs and CQIPs and the appropriate roles of the supporting organisations.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

Huang, Ing-wei, and 英維 黄. "Importance of SMEs Development in Thailand." Graduate School of International Development. Nagoya University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/2237/6287.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

Yardpaga, Therakorn. "Supply chain management practices in Thai SMEs : antecedents and outcomes." Thesis, University of Plymouth, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/3110.

Full text
Abstract:
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to both local and global economic development. They are a crucial business sector for all nations’ economies. In developed countries, SMEs typically account for 60 per cent of employment, and the figure is even higher in developing countries. In 2011, Thai SMEs employed 83.9 per cent of the Thai workforce. Thai SMEs, like all other firms, face the challenge of satisfying customers by offering quality products at low prices. Furthermore, it is generally argued that, in this increasingly aggressive business world, competition arises between integrated supply chains rather than at the firm level. Therefore, effective supply chain management (SCM) is a key driver of sustainable competitive advantage. However, Thai SMEs have issues in adopting supply chains in their organisations. They have doubts about whether SCM will improve firm performance. Therefore, this study aims to reveal whether SCM practices could help Thai SMEs to improve their performance, and if so which ones and how. To fill the gap in theoretical understanding, an initiation mixed method research design was specified using 20 semi-structured interviews and quantitative questionnaires distributed to 311 subjects. An SCM practices model with antecedents and consequences was identified using previous research. The measurements were evaluated, modified and analysed using several techniques, such as thematic analysis, regression and structural equation modelling. The study makes several notable findings. Firstly, the SMEs were found to implement SCM to reduce costs and improve productivity rather than to satisfy the customer. Secondly, the IT system and top management support were two key factors in helping SMEs to successfully apply SCM. Thirdly, the major barriers to SCM were employees’ lack of understanding and improper organisational design. Fourthly, firm size had no significant relationship to the level of firm performance. Finally, the firm’s performance and SCM practices were positively correlated. This work contributes to academia by expanding research into SCM practices in SMEs, of which there is a dearth in the literature (Quayle, 2003, Meehan and Muir, 2008), especially in the context of developing countries (Katunzi and Zheng, 2010). For practitioners, regarding SMEs in Thailand and other developing countries, this study confirms that SCM practice assists SMEs to gain higher performance. Furthermore, for policy makers, enhancing SCM practices in SMEs by developing SCM enablers such as IT systems and standard performance measurement and metrics, could help SMEs to achieve higher performance.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
More sources

Books on the topic "SME in Thailand"

1

Sevilla, Ramon C. SME policy in Thailand: Vision and challenges. Nakhon Pathom, Thailand: Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, 2000.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Anthony, Sattin, and Fodor's Travel Publications Inc, eds. Fodor's Bangkok's 25 best: [what to see, where to go, what to do]. 4th ed. New York: Fodor's Travel Publications, 2007.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Mahāwitthayālai Chīang Mai. Sathaban Wichai læ Phatthanā Witthayāsāt læ Thēknōlōyī. Value chain analysis for Thai home textiles cotton sub-sector: EU-Thailand small projects facility "the case of Thai home textiles: buiding export competence of a SME dominated value chain" : a project co-financed by the European Union. Chiang Mai, Thailand: Institute for Science and Technology Research and Development (IST), Chiang Mai University, 2007.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

Chulāsai, Lư̄chai. SMEs competitive strategy: Lessons learned in northern Thailand. Bangkok, Thailand: Chulalongkorn University Print. House, 2003.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Storrs, Adrian. Discovering trees and shrubs in Thailand & S.E. Asia. [Bangkok]: Tecpress Books, 1994.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Toms and dees: Transgender identity and female same-sex relationships in Thailand. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 2004.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Too bright to hear too loud to see. New York: Soho Press, 2012.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

Allyn, Eric. Tree s in the same forest: Thailand's culture and gay subculture. San Francisco, U.S.A: Bua Luang Pub. Co., 1991.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

Hua, Xu, Li Jian, Xu Lili, and Zhuang Guotu, eds. Taiguo Hua ren she hui: Li shi de fen xi = Chinese society in Thailand : an analytical history. Xiamen: Xiamen da xue chu ban she, 2010.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

Meeting of OIC Task Force & Seminar on SMEs (4th 2005 Bangkok, Thailand). Proceedings of the 4th Meeting of the OIC Task Force on SMEs: Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand January 24-26, 2005. Karachi: jointly organized by Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 2007.

Find full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
More sources

Book chapters on the topic "SME in Thailand"

1

Sopadang, Apichat, Sakgasem Ramingwong, Tanyanuparb Anantana, and Krisana Tamvimol. "Implementation Strategies for SME 4.0: Insights on Thailand." In Implementing Industry 4.0 in SMEs, 393–422. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70516-9_12.

Full text
Abstract:
AbstractThis chapter presents how SMEs or companies can implement Industry 4.0 based on case studies in Thai SMEs. Additionally, the chapter examined implementation strategies to convert a company successfully to SME 4.0. The implementation process includes identifying business trends, foresight strategy, gap analysis, industrial research and capacity development, and technology blueprint development plan. By working closely as the triple helix with universities and tech-development agencies, the inside-out and outside-in approaches are used. There can be several challenges during the implementation, such as the requirement of new skills, new technology, and investment needs. The challenges can be addressed by setup and implement the appropriate strategy for developing workers’ skill sets, making investments in the new technologies, and improving the efficiency of the production process.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Bone, Kate, and Jane Bone. "4. The Same Dart Trick: The Exploitation of Animals and Women in Thailand Tourism." In Animals and Tourism, edited by Kevin Markwell, 60–74. Bristol, Blue Ridge Summit: Multilingual Matters, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.21832/9781845415051-008.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Watson Todd, Richard, and Stuart G. Towns. "Case Study 1, Thailand: “For the World to See and Learn”—Motivating Learners Through Purposeful Writing." In Language Learning with Technology, 79–88. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2697-5_6.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

Kananukul, Chawanuan, Kittichai Watchravesringkan, and Nancy Hodges. "Exploring the Impact of Consumers’ Second-Hand Clothing Motivations on Shopping Outcomes: An Investigation of Weekend Market Patronage in Thailand." In Marketing Dynamism & Sustainability: Things Change, Things Stay the Same…, 242–45. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10912-1_78.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Kananukul, Chawanuan, Nancy Hodges, and Kittichai Watchravesringkan. "Profiling Thailand’s Retail Industry: An Analysis of Market Change and Opportunities for Future Growth." In Marketing Dynamism & Sustainability: Things Change, Things Stay the Same…, 659–62. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10912-1_211.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Wisansing, Jutamas. "From theory to practice: the three principles of community-based design." In Creative tourism: activating cultural resources and engaging creative travellers, 83–92. Wallingford: CABI, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9781789243536.0012.

Full text
Abstract:
Abstract One of the challenges in developing tourism in many local communities, particularly in developing countries, is the danger of commodification of culture. Existing models of cultural tourism often see culture as a relatively static product to be 'sold' to tourists. By embracing local identity and intangible cultural assets, and concentrating on local creative processes, creative tourism can emerge as a fundamental tool for combatting such negative impacts of traditional models of cultural tourism. This chapter reflects on an experimental learning journey, a creative tourism pilot project initiated by the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) in Thailand. The main objective of this learning journey with DASTA was to develop a Creative Tourism Brain Bank (CTBB), working together in a creative tourism lab which aimed to explore the following questions: (1) What constitutes creative tourism, specific to the Thai context?; (2)What makes creative tourism different from other forms of tourism?; (3) How can we transform community cultural tourism/activities into creative tourism?
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Blake, David J. H. "“The Song Remains the Same”: Examining the Outcomes of Past Hydraulic Engineering and Agro-modernization Schemes in Northeast Thailand." In Advances in Global Change Research, 337–62. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90400-9_18.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

"Thailand." In SME Competitiveness Outlook, 216–17. UN, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.18356/43c28021-en.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

"Thailand." In SME Policy Index, 427–54. OECD, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264305328-24-en.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

"Thailand." In SME Competitiveness Outlook 2020, 132. UN, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.18356/d2903644-en.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

Conference papers on the topic "SME in Thailand"

1

Srinuan, Chalita. "Willingness to pay for cloud computing service of SME in Thailand." In 2017 3rd International Conference on Information Management (ICIM). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/infoman.2017.7950340.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Munkongsujarit, Songphon. "Business incubation model for startup company and SME in developing economy: A case of Thailand." In 2016 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET). IEEE, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/picmet.2016.7806786.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Phaphoom, Nattakarn, Jian Qu, Adisorn Kheaksong, and Wongduan Saelee. "An Investigation of ERP implementation: : A Comparative Case Study of SME and Large Enterprises in Thailand." In 2018 16th International Conference on ICT and Knowledge Engineering (ICT&KE). IEEE, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ictke.2018.8612401.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

"Competitive Capabilities of Malaysian SMEs: In The Perspectives of Business and Public Policies." In Aug. 2017 Thailand International Conferences. URUAE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.17758/uruae.iah0817404.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Campins Bravo, Jose. "Pipeline Decommissioning: Comparative Study of Pipeline Corrosion in the North Sea and the Gulf of Thailand." In SPE Symposium: Decommissioning and Abandonment. SPE, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/208470-ms.

Full text
Abstract:
Abstract The long-term degradation of decommissioned pipelines left in situ is an important topic in decommissioning projects. These constitute a long-term health and safety challenge in the form of snagging risk to other users of the sea. An accurate forecast of the long-term behavior of the pipelines in the marine environment would allow to make an informed decision regarding the feasibility of leave in place option for pipeline decommissioning. This paper aims to summarize the effect that individual environmental factors in marine corrosion have on the corrosion rate and to discuss in detail a chosen corrosion model that could be used to predict the long-term corrosion of in situ decommissioned subsea carbon steel pipelines in the marine environment. In addition, the long-term degradation will be predicted with the chosen corrosion model and the results will be compared for a range of subsea pipelines to be decommissioned in the North Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. With the chosen corrosion loss model, considering the higher average annual seabed temperature in the Gulf of Thailand in comparison with the North Sea, the predicted long-term corrosion rate of unprotected carbon steel is 0.053 mm/y for the North Sea and 0.069 mm/y for the Gulf of Thailand.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Kerdpitak, Chayanan, Chairit Thongrawd, Niruemol Maneesawangwong, and Montre Junktanasombut. "What determine the innovation performance of Sports SMEs in Thailand?" In Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Summer Conferences of Sports Science. Universidad de Alicante, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2019.14.proc5.37.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Phumkokrux, N., S. Sirito, S. Klaynadda, and P. Sonsri. "AGRICULTURAL DROUGHT INVESTIGATION OF NORTHERN THAILAND USING GENERALIZED MONSOON INDEX." In The 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021 – (ICCC 2021). The International Institute of Knowledge Management, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.17501/2513258x.2021.5102.

Full text
Abstract:
This research aims to study a change of rainfall and indicate levels of agricultural drought in the Southwest monsoon period of the northern region of Thailand by using the GMI. The rainfall data from June to September of the year 1987 to 2019 were collected from 21 meteorological stations over the northern region of Thailand. The data were used to create the maps of agricultural drought levels and to analyze the distribution of agricultural drought on the study period. Then, the distribution of total rainfall maps of each month and the trend of rainfall over the past 33 years were examined. The results showed that agricultural drought in Northern Thailand had no exact pattern. However, there was a drought impact on crops level in the lower part of Northern Thailand at the end of the Southwest monsoon period in 2019 with the GMI percentile score average (GMIpctsw) of 22.82 %. Furthermore, the severe drought impact and possible crop failure level were observed in the upper part of Northern Thailand in the same period. Moreover, the total rainfall sharply increased from June to August then decreased in September. The trend of total rainfall of the Southwest monsoon period (June to September) fluctuates along the study period with average value of 796.67 millimeter. Keywords: Agricultural drought; Drought in Thailand; Generalized Monsoon Index; Rainfall change
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

Tularak, Ajj, Waqar Ali Khan, and Witsarut Thungsuntonkhun. "Decommissioning Challenges in Thailand." In SPE Asia Pacific Health, Safety, and Security Environment Conference and Exhibition. Society of Petroleum Engineers, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/108867-ms.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

Pongsiri, Nutavoot. "Thailand's Initiatives on Mercury." In SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition. Society of Petroleum Engineers, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/38087-ms.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

Ragkhitwetsagul, Chaiyong, Jens Krinke, Morakot Choetkiertikul, Thanwadee Sunetnanta, and Federica Sarro. "Identifying Software Engineering Challenges in Software SMEs: A Case Study in Thailand." In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER). IEEE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/saner53432.2022.00036.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

Reports on the topic "SME in Thailand"

1

Abdellatif, Omar S., Ali Behbehani, and Mauricio Landin. Thailand COVID-19 Governmental Response. UN Compliance Research Group, April 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.52008/th0501.

Full text
Abstract:
The International Health Regulations (2005) are legally binding on 196 States Parties, Including all WHO Member States. The IHR aims to keep the world informed about public health risks, through committing all signatories to cooperate together in combating any future “illness or medical condition, irrespective of origin or source, that presents or could present significant harm to humans.” Under IHR, countries agreed to strengthen their public health capacities and notify the WHO of any such illness in their populations. The WHO would be the centralized body for all countries facing a health threat, with the power to declare a “public health emergency of international concern,” issue recommendations, and work with countries to tackle a crisis. Although, with the sudden and rapid spread of COVID-19 in the world, many countries varied in implementing the WHO guidelines and health recommendations. While some countries followed the WHO guidelines, others imposed travel restrictions against the WHO’s recommendations. Some refused to share their data with the organization. Others banned the export of medical equipment, even in the face of global shortages. The UN Compliance Research group will focus during the current cycle on analyzing the compliance of the WHO member states to the organizations guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Aizenman, Joshua, Yothin Jinjarak, Donghyun Park, and Hien Nguyen. Large Fiscal Episodes and Sustainable Development: Some International Evidence. Asian Development Bank, December 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/wps210523-2.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Oeur, Il, Sochanny Hak, Soeun Cham, Damnang Nil, and Marina Apgar. Exploring the Nexus of Covid-19, Precarious Migration and Child Labour on the Cambodian-Thai Border. Institute of Development Studies, June 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/ids.2022.035.

Full text
Abstract:
This report shares findings from qualitative research on the impacts of Covid-19 on Cambodian migrant workers in four sites along the Cambodia-Thai border. Government restrictions in Thailand and the border closure in February 2020 led to job losses and reduced working hours, and ultimately to an increase in the rate of return migration. Return migrants were forced to use informal points of entry with the facilitation of informal brokers, facing increased costs and risks and, in the process, becoming undocumented. This report shows an unequal access to health services between documented and undocumented migrants. Even in the context of Covid-19, some migrants continue to travel with young children who support the family, mostly through light agricultural work. URI
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

Shan, Yina, Praem Mehta, Duminda Perera, and Yurissa Yarela. Cost and Efficiency of Arsenic Removal from Groundwater: A Review. United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, February 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.53328/kmwt2129.

Full text
Abstract:
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are exposed to arsenic-contaminated drinking water, leading to significant health complications, and social and economic losses. Currently, a wide range of technologies exists to remove arsenic from water. However, despite ongoing research on such technologies, their widespread application remains limited. To bridge this gap, this review aims to compare the effectiveness and costs of various arsenic remediation technologies while considering their practical applicability. A search conducted using the Medline and Embase databases yielded 31 relevant articles published from 1996 to 2018, which were categorized into laboratory and field studies. Data on the effectiveness of technologies in removing arsenic and associated costs were extracted and standardized for comparison as much as was possible, given the diversity of ways that studies report their key results. The twenty-three (23) technologies tested in laboratory settings demonstrated efficiencies ranging from 50% to ~100%, with the majority reaching relatively high removal efficiencies (>90%). Approximately half achieved the WHO standard of 10 µg/L. Laboratory studies used groundwater samples from nine (9) different countries – Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Guatemala, India, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam. The fourteen (14) technologies tested in the field achieved removal efficiency levels ranging between 60% and ~99%, with ten (10) attaining above 90% removal efficiency. Of these, only five (5) reached established the WHO standard. Some of the technologies under-performed when their influent water contained excessive concentrations of arsenic. Only six (6) countries (Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, China, India, and Nicaragua) were represented among the studies that implemented and tested technologies in the field, either at household or community level. For technologies tested in the laboratory, the cost of treating one cubic meter of water ranged from near-zero to ~USD 93, except for one technology which cost USD 299/m³. For studies conducted in the field, the cost of treating one cubic meter of water ranged from near-zero to ~USD 70. Key factors influencing the removal efficiencies and their costs include the arsenic concentration of the influent water, pH of the influent water, materials used, the energy required, absorption capacity, labour used, regeneration period and geographical location. Technologies that demonstrate high removal efficiencies when treating moderately arsenic-contaminated water may not be as efficient when treating highly contaminated water. Also, the lifetime of the removal agents is a significant factor in determining their efficiency. It is suggested that remediation technologies that demonstrate high arsenic removal efficiencies in a laboratory setting need to be further assessed for their suitability for larger-scale application, considering their high production and operational costs. Costs can be reduced by using locally available materials and natural adsorbents, which provide near zero-cost options and can have high arsenic removal efficiencies. A notable feature of many arsenic removal approaches is that some countries with resource constraints or certain environmental circumstances – like typically high arsenic concentrations in groundwater –aim to reach resultant arsenic concentrations that are much higher than WHO’s recommended standard of 10 µg/L. This report maintains that – while this may be a pragmatic approach that helps progressively mitigate the arsenic-related health risks – it is unfortunately not a sustainable solution. Continuing exposure to higher levels of arsenic ingestion remains harmful for humans. Hence arsenic-removal technology should only be seen efficient if it can bring the water to the WHO standard. A less radical approach effectively shifts the attention from the origin of the problem in addressing the impacts and postpones achieving the best possible outcome for populations. The quantitative summary of costs and effectiveness of arsenic remediation technologies reviewed in this report can serve as a preliminary guideline for selecting the most cost-effective option. It may also be used as an initial guideline (minimum standard) for summarising the results of future studies describing arsenic remediation approaches. Looking ahead, this study identifies four priority areas that may assist in commercializing wide-scale implementation of arsenic removal technologies. These include: i) focusing efforts on determining market viability of technologies, ii) overcoming practical limitations of technologies, iii) determining technology contextual appropriateness and iv) concerted effort to increase knowledge sharing in and across regions to accelerate the implementation of research on the ground. Overall, the current science and knowledge on arsenic remediation technologies may be mature enough already to help significantly reduce the global numbers of affected populations. The missing link for today’s arsenic removal challenge is the ability to translate research evidence and laboratory-level successes into quantifiable and sustainable impacts on the ground. Achieving this requires a concerted and sustained effort from policymakers, engineers, healthcare providers, donors, and community leaders.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Status and Trends of Fish Abundance and Diversity in the Lower Mekong Basin during 2007–2018. Vientiane, Lao PDR: Mekong River Commission Secretariat, October 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.52107/mrc.qx5yo0.

Full text
Abstract:
The report is the first ever large-scale study to consider both spatial and temporal variations of fish abundance and diversity in the LMB, using the MRC’s long-term fisheries monitoring data. The monitoring was conducted daily between 2007 and 2018 by professional fishers at 38 stations along the Mekong mainstream and its major tributaries. But only 25 sites were selected for the study due to incomplete data. Eleven of the 25 monitoring stations were in Cambodia, four in Lao PDR, and five each in Thailand and Viet Nam. The study found 617 fish species, belonging to 21 order and 80 families in the LMB from 2007 to 2018. Some 37,530,460 individuals, corresponding to 1,095,848 Kg of fishes were collected. Temporally, both fish diversity and catch have increased during the survey period in the Tonle Sap and the Mekong upstream in southern Laos and Thailand, informing the high diversity of these areas and that sampling effort is still growing.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Reducing HIV infection among youth: What can schools do? Key baseline findings from Mexico, South Africa, and Thailand. Population Council, 2001. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/hiv2001.1004.

Full text
Abstract:
Although many program planners see schools as a convenient location for HIV-prevention programs, there is controversy about whether school programs can ever be strong enough to go beyond improving knowledge and attitudes to increasing the adoption of safe sexual behaviors. Evaluations of school programs in Mexico, South Africa, and Thailand focus on this question: Can school HIV programs change behavior? In each country, local organizations have worked with educators on teacher training and course design to ensure high-quality school interventions. Researchers surveyed students’ knowledge, attitudes, norms, and reported behavior before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and again several months later to measure retention of program effects. In all three sites comparable control groups are compared to the intervention group. The mean age and age ranges for the three study groups are: 16 years and 13–23 for the Mexican study group; 15 years and 8 months and ages 12–21 for the South African study group; and 20 years and ages 17–31 for the Thai study group. This report is a summary of key baseline findings from these studies.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
You might also be interested in the extended bibliographies on the topic 'SME in Thailand' for particular source types:
Journal articles Dissertations / Theses Books
We offer discounts on all premium plans for authors whose works are included in thematic literature selections. Contact us to get a unique promo code!

To the bibliography