| Author | Supaluck Tulayaphanich |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-94-36 |
| Subject(s) | Women--Employment--Thailand--Bangkok
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-94-36 |
| Abstract | The industrialization policy on the export promotion is one of the key strategies of the Thai
government to accelerate economic growth. However, Thailand is still a country abandoned with
cheap labor; hence, several export-oriented industries which were labor- intensive, such as textiles
and garment, food processing, electronic goods and gem cutting expanded rapidly. The effect of
this policy was that a new labor market was opened to women in the industrial sector. Garment
industry is another case showing the very high proportion of women workers (90 to 95 per cent).
Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) is desinated as a rapid expending industrial
development area, particularly in Phuthumthani where the garment industry is the second largest
industry. The study focuses on the Northern Corridor of Pathumthani, a rapid urbanizing and
industrializing fringe area in the north of Bangkok Metropolitan Region.
The study found that large and medium size of companies have provided a positive
working environment to workers in accordance with the labor protection laws. Physical conditions
related to working space, ventilation and toilets are considered poor. On the contrary, the small
firms have displayed quite a negative working environment and pay lower wages than the
minimum guarantee wages because the wages system is piece-rated based.
Analyzing the perceptions of the workers in this three size firms, it has been found that
there is a correlation between the size of firm, the labor union, and the knowledge of their basic
elements of the labor protection laws. Most workers from the large and medium firms have got the
basic knowledge related to leave, and have been alerted to remobilize their needs. On the other
hand, the discrimination and stereotyping of industrial work are normally practiced. Female
workers are mostly involved in low-skilled work.
The recommendations for planning related to the human resources development. such as
better cooperation between government, employers and employees; on empowerment knowledge
among workers and the young generation on the Labor Protection Laws; on the industrial
development and its responsibilities. The government should give emphasis to the inspection of
the working environment of small firms and issue laws that will improve welfare and enhance a
better quality of life among workers. |
| Year | 1994 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-94-36 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Lund, Ragnhild ;Kelkar, Govind
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| Examination Committee(s) | Wickramanayake, B.W.E. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Partial; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology,1994 |