BUSINESS

Services as a New Driver of Growth for Thailand

Business, Ulrich Zachau, Published on 28/12/2016

» There's a good chance you work in the service sector. Services account for 17 million jobs in Thailand, or about 40% of the labour force. The sector encompasses diverse industries such as tourism, retail, health, communications, transport and many sought-after professions such as architects, engineers, lawyers and doctors. Many Thai parents aspire for their children to join the service sector, and the sector carries many of Thailand's economic hopes and ambitions.