The Business Opportunities for Thai Service Sectors in AEC
Abstract
Thailand is one of the most famous Asean countries for its impressive historical sites, rich and vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and scenic countryside. Moreover, Thailand is a country of gentle, polite, and genuinely friendly people. Thailand ranks the first in the categories of warmth and friendliness, affordable accommodation cost and interesting nightlife. However, Thailand may encounter some crises when the ASEAN Economic Community is implemented in a few years. But if Thais and especially the service sectors prepare thoroughly, the AEC would not affect them that badly and they may even find opportunities to earn the benefits from the AEC. This article provided the Thai service sectors the opportunity to understand and get their business ready the business before the start of the AEC so they can avoid all of the business problems and find ways to make their businesses successful in the coming AEC.
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