Thailand Expat Questionnaire

[houtanmova]

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 below into an email and send your replies to: hmova@gwu.edu.

Thanks so much for your help.

Sincerely,

Houtan Mova

Thailand Expatriate Questionnaire

Name: ___________________________
Employer Name (optional): ___________________
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 within your workplace 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) 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.