...attaining medical services, which can range from a hip replacement to a tummy tuck. * Related video: Going local -- Bangkok, Thailand Widespread air travel, mounting healthcare costs in developed countries, long waiting lists and an ageing world population have all contributed to a global explosion of medical tourism in the past decade -- and Asia is leagues ahead in terms of world market share. More than 89% of medical tourists travelled to Thailand, India orSingapore in 2010, with Bangkok and Singapore leading the pack. But the cost of hotel rooms and treatment are both far more expensive in Singapore than in the Thai capital, making Bangkok the most popular place for medical tourism in the world. Even after the devastating floods of 2011, 19 million tourists visited Thailand in 2011, a 20% jump from 2010, with an estimated 500,000 travelling specifically for medical treatment, whereas of the 10.2 million tourists that visit Singapore each year, only 200,000 go to receive medical care. The trend is lucrative too. Medical tourism in Thailand is growing at a yearly rate of 16%, while in financial terms the foreign medical services sector is expected to make a whopping 100 billion baht by 2015. Currently, medical tourism makes up 0.4% of the GDP, while tourism overall accounts for 6% to 7%, the third most important economic driver in Thailand. To compare, the Thai automotive industry accounted for 12% of GDP last year, while manufacturing led the way accounting for 36% of...
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...2013 – 2014 1 MAKOTO DIY SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT ICMB 493 DIRECTED RESEARCH 5180385 Phupisit Smittinet 5280077 Sarinpat Jiraphongchaijul 5280089 Napat Punvawuthikrai 5280801 Pichaya Unchuleepradit 5280883 Tanasak Visessintop TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6-7 8 9 10 10-11 11-14 15 15 17 18-22 18 18-19 19-22 23-24 25-29 25 26-29 30 31 32 33-34 35 35-36 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 I. Executive Summary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II. General Description 2.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW 2.2 STRATEGIC PLAINNING 2.3 TRIPPLE BOTTOM LINE 2.4 CUSTOMER BENEFITS 2.5 STRENGTHS AND CORE COMPETENCIES 2.6 BUSINESS MODEL III. Market Plans 3.1 MARKET AUDIT a. MARKET SIZE AND MARKET SHARE b. MARKET TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES c. MARKET ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 3.2 SWOT ANALYSIS 3.3 MARKETING STRATEGIES a. TARGET MARKETS b. MARKETING MIX (4PS) 3.4 MARKETING IMPLEMENTATION 3.5 EVALUATION AND CONTROL IV. Operational Plans 4.1 LOCATION 4.2 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT 4.3 PERSONNEL 4.4 INVENTORY 4.5 SUPPLIERS V. Management and Organization ORGANIZATIONAL CHART a. JOB DESCRIPTION b. RESPONSIBILITIES MAPPING VI. Startup Expenses STARTUP EXPENSES TABLE OF CONTENTS 44 45-46 47 48 49 50-52 VII. Financial Plans 6.1 TWELVE-MONTH...
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...presence VNPT has established economic relations / business cooperation with more than 200 foreign partners are multinational corporations on postal, telecommunications, the world's leading information technology in all areas of trade and mining, manufacturing, finance, consulting, insurance, training and human resource development. In the field of Telecommunications: VNPT has established international communications with all countries over the world, including direct contact with 36 countries via satellite and fiber-optic cable. Regarding the development of networks, services, VNPT has been implementing the cooperation business contract with the Group's leading telecommunications world: AT&T, NTT, France Telecom, Telstra, KDDI, SingTel, KT, Kinnevik. ...., to build and develop international telecommunications, mobile, local. In addition, the form of business cooperation contract like joint venture, association, with foreign partners have also been strengthened. VNPT is the official members and representatives of the telecommunications industry actively Vietnam participation in organizations and forums such as the World Telecommunications: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Asia - Thailand Pacific Telecommunication Union (APT), International Telecommunications satellite Organization (Intelsat), the Organization for the International Space information (INTERSPUTNIK), the global GSM Association (GSA), the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC), working Group of the...
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...Within cooperation, there will always be conflicts and vice versa. In this essay, I will be looking at how conflict plays a more significant role and more is impactful in South East Asia (SEA) compared to cooperation. Conflict is a state of disharmony between two or more parties of ideas or interests. In the context of this essay, conflict occurs when there is a disagreement such as different views, clashes of interest and different views on ideology between the countries. While there is an inevitable fact that cooperation exists within SEA, the impacts that conflicts leave on the history of the region is far more significant than those of cooperation. In the next few paragraphs, I will be going in depth into how conflict has left a deeper indentation on the history as well as more current affairs of SEA. Some countries have conflicts with other in their history, before they learn from their mistakes and work together to reach the level of agreement they have now, such as Indonesia and Malaysia. One major conflict between them is the Konfrontasi, where Indonesia had carried out attacks on Malaysia and there was high tension between these two countries. In December 1962, a revolt had broken out in Brunei to oppose Brunei from joining the Federation, and instead proposed a separate union of Brunei, Sarawak and Sabah (Borneo territories). This revolt had fitted Sukarno’s (former Indonesia’s president) beliefs that independence should only be gained through revolutionary struggle...
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...SuperStar Libra Shore Excursion KRABI – THAILAND Apr 2014 – Mar 2015 All tours conducted by English speaking guide. Krabi Highlights with Ao Nang Beach – with meal (RKRB-1CC) Duration: approx. 7 hours (include travelling time) Price: RM$210 per Adult, RM$153 per Child PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED: MIN.25 PAX & MAX. 150 PAX Tarnbokoranee Botanical Garden – it is a large forest nestled in the middle of a mountain, became a National Park on September 30, 1998. At the mouth of the cave is a natural pool. "Sa Thanbok Kharani", where it is possible to swim. The water from this pool swirl over and around rocks and tree roots in a series of shallow tiers in a pleasantly cool and relaxing atmosphere. Lunch to be served at local restaurant. Tiger Cave Temple – this temple, also known as "tiger cave", is 9 km north of Krabi Town. The inside of this cave features tiger prints captured in stone, and is in the middle of lush forest, with enormous, ancient trees. This site is also very significant archaeologically, as many artifacts have been found on the premises, including tools, pottery, and the mold for the Buddha's footprint. Free time and leisure at Krabi town. Free time and leisure at Ao Nang Beach – ambience around Ao Nang is breath-taking with Limestone Mountains. Scenic Phang Nga Bay – with meal (RKRB-2C) Duration: approx. 7 hours (include travelling time) PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED: MIN.25 PAX & MAX.150 PAX Price: RM$240 per Adult, RM$165 per Child Phang Nga Bay National Park –...
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...Delegation: Thailand Forum: Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee The Question of: Measures to Protect and Promote the Rights of Children Living and Working on the Streets Thailand believes that it is crucial that measures are taken to protect and promote the rights of children living and working on the streets. Thailand has recognized that 0.0002% of the street children on a global basis are from Thailand. Thailand also believes that there is an increasing amount of street children due to poverty, natural calamities and the economic crises that has had a large impact on Thailand. Thailand will now emphasize on these major issues. First-off Homelessness, more than 60,000 children are living in the nine refugee camps along the Myanmar border of Thailand. Almost 7,400 of them are separated from their parents. Secondly, Natural calamities. Secondly, The Tsunami that took place in Thailand in 2004 killed 5,395 people which lead to1,480 children being orphaned and on the streets. This overwhelming flow also destroyed 4,806 houses, another clear example that proves the fact that children can end up on streets in such a sad manner. Thirdly, The Economic Crisis. This Crisis that took place in 1997 had a massive impact on Thailand as result of The Prime Minister back in 1997 Mr. Chavalit Yongchaiyudh who refused to devalue the thai baht. This not only halted Thailand’s booming economy but lead to the disaster of the decade. Thailand Laid off approximately 600,000 foreign workers...
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...Before arriving in Asia, Susanne and I put together a basic itinerary for travel in and around Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Our plans had us spending time in both Thailand and Laos, plus a brief four or five day visit to either Cambodia or Vietnam. Our first choice was Cambodia, for we both wanted to visit the ruins of Angkor and Phnom Penh. Because of safety concerns, though, we agreed to plan an alternate trip to northern Vietnam, visiting Hanoi and Halong Bay. We wouldn't make the final decision as to which side trip we would take until right before our arrival in Bangkok, which meant we wouldn't buy our airline tickets within Southeast Asia until we got there. It's usually pretty easy to get on one of the many flights scheduled across Southeast Asia, but just in case, I made contact with a Bangkok travel agency, MK Ways, in order to get the latest flight schedules. MK Ways reserved us on multiple flight options, which allowed us to make our final decision in Bangkok. Some people might prefer to have an exact itinerary far in advance, but our method worked out very well for us. I think it's also wise to keep your options open when traveling in Asia - flights are often canceled or changed, which could throw off your entire schedule. Plan enough time between stops to allow for such problems, and when these problems do occur, remember: go with the flow. It's no big deal, and there's no use getting worked up over being stranded for six hours in some strange place. It's...
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...report recommends Grippy Tyres to expand into Thailand, as Thailand currently is a land of opportunities for foreign investors. Thailand has many basic appeals that will attract other companies, such as a high quantity of natural resources especially rubber, as well as a prime location geographically in between Malaysia and the rest of Asia. Therefore, by expanding into Thailand, Grippy Tyres will be able to take advantage of the natural resources as well as the good location provided. Thailand is currently welcoming foreign investors into the country, along with the benefits such as reduced tax. Furthermore, the economy of Thailand has been growing steadily since 2006, and it has been forecasted that it will continue to grow. Furthermore, the government of Thailand wants an upward flow of foreign investment in order to supply it's mega-projects, and thus, this is the prime time to expand into Thailand. Although there are some difficulties right now in Thailand, such as the political state which involves the Red and Yellow Shirts, the Minister of Foreign Affairs assures other countries that they will do their best to protect the foreign companies when they expand into Thailand. Furthermore, the cultural problems involved when expanding into a different country is slightly reduced due to the fact that Thailand and Malaysia are neighbours, and thus, share some similar culture. Therefore, this is the correct time to expand into Thailand, in order to get a foothold into what is forecasted...
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...show how Thai people and foreign people thinking about situation between Red’s shirt and Yellow’s shirt in Thailand. It was an experimental research study that looked at situation about Red’s shirt and Yellow’s shirt. The independent variable was three different thinking; Red side, Yellow side and foreign side. The dependent variable of the study was the difference between Red’s shirt and Yellow’s shirt. The mediator variable was the personal thinking. They divide themselves into Yellow Shirts and Red Shirts and trade insults and occasional blows as well as disrupting the usual peaceful harmony of Thailand. They just want to get along peacefully with their work. The 'Yellow Shirts' are the People's Alliance for Democracy. They are fiercely Royalist and against the former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra and his allies. The choice of Yellow is to show their allegiance to the King of Thailand. Yellow is the King's color. The 'Red Shirts' are made up of two supposedly smaller political groups, the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship or UDD and Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship or DAAD. The 'Red Shirts' strongest support comes from the North of Thailand from where the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra originates. They would like to see him return to politics in Thailand. Thaksin Shinawatra manipulates the Red Shirts from outside Thailand. He is unable to return to the country through fear of arrest. However in this study there were uses the...
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...There are many subcultures in todays society, some more extreme than others. When studying a specific subculture, the researcher must be careful with what they say, how they act and who they associate with during their fieldwork. The researcher should obtain as much background information as they can to be sure they do not make a mistake because one wrong decision can lead to unwelcoming circumstances. Claire E. Sterk wrote an article where she studied the life of a prostitute through their eyes and described the methods she used to study them and their communities. I found it very interesting that Claire Sterk chose to study prostitutes. That is a very dangerous subculture to observe. I believe Sterk was interested in working with prostitutes because she is constantly surrounded by it, living in Amsterdam, where prostitution and drugs are legal. Sterk also works in a school of public health and is primarily interested in women’s health, so it is of no surprise to me that she would want to take on this task. I also think that, that is why she felt so comfortable approaching the prostitutes and pimps because she did not feel she would be in that much danger because she never experienced illegal prostitution. There is less crime associated with prostitution and drugs in Amsterdam because it is accepted. Since it is illegal in America, there is a lot of violence that occurs when you are associated with prostitution because of the chance of being caught. It took a lot...
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...Solutions to the problem of prostitution in our society: An Annotated Bibliography Dittmann, Melissa. “Getting Prostitutes off the Streets.” American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association. 2014. Web. 30 Nov. 2014 This article is a great article. It talks about a real story of a prostitute that the American Psychological Association helps to get out of prostitution. The article talks about every steps took to help the prostitute. This article is about practical actions we can take to help people get out of prostitution. It show us that it’s not enough to denounce all the bad aspects of prostitution but we should rather take some actions to help people get out of this situation. This article is strong because it talks about real story. It can be useful to me to convince the reader that there are some real solutions to prostitution and that it is possible to erase it from our society. Gittleson, Wendy. “10 Reasons We Need To Legalize Prostitution.” Examiner.com. AXS Digital Group LLC, 2006. Web. 21 Apr. 2004. Gittleson gives us some good points about prostitution and the reasons why we should legalize it. For her, prostitution should be a legal job because the unemployment rate is growing. She also claims that it is the world’s oldest job so people will always continue to practice it. Gittleson’s last reason is the one that catches my attention the most; she claims that we should allow each prostitutes do whatever they want to do with their body...
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...Women in the Global Labor Force” explains to the reader her explanation of her fieldwork in Thailand. There is a lot of evidence that she has been proven to me throughout her reading in chapter one that I had no I idea about and things that I do not agree with. I understand other countries outside of the United States don’t have the freedom we are lucky to have as Americans, but women are not treated the way that they are supposed to be. I believe strongly in inequality under any circumstance. Modernity is a big topic throughout this chapter. I had no idea what is was until I starting reading Mills’ book. Modernity is the movement throughout America to stay up with all the trends and the new popular product. According to Mills, “progress, growth, and advancement” (Page 13) is what she has broken it down to for a better understanding of modernity. The Thai women are making and producing products for Americans to buy to be “up-to-date” says Mills. American trends come and go. From new different styles to taking it back to the 70s and 80s with high wasted shorts and bright colors, other countries like Mexico, China, Thailand, ect are always producing modernity. There is always something changing within America for companies to make more money and create new things that is being brought in and produced from outside of America in factories full of women making the products. Within Thailand modernity, women are fad upon how someone views them as a person, which is symbolized through...
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...Why Is International Important to Thailand Why is international trade important to Thailand and how do global events impact on global trade? International trade has played an important role to the economy in globalization. Nowsaday, many countries are interested in international business in order to get competitive advantage and can be survive in highly competitive world. They want to enlarge their market to other countries and can get lots of benefits such as seeking the lowest cost, avoiding transportation cost and trade teriffs. Why international trade is important to Thailand? There are 2 mains factors. First, different resources of production.The specific physical geography of Thailand is one of restrictions to produce some goods while natural features facilitate Thailand to has more capability to produce argricultural products and food such as rice, rubber, fruit, vegetables, seafood etc. In contrast, other countries have another type of resources and they can produce some goods at lower cost, for examples, The Middle East countries have petrolium energy and mining industry that Thailand has to import from them. Second, different knowledge skills and technologies. For example, Japan has great potential in producing electronic and automotive products and Switzerland is very famous for mechanical watch industry ,so Thailand has no choice to import electronic product and watch from those countries because their knowledge and new technology...
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...History of Thailand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | | | | | | | | | | Thai people who originally lived in southwestern China migrated into mainland Southeast Asia over a period of many centuries. The oldest known mention of their existence in the region by the exonym Siamese is in a 12th-century A.D. inscription at the Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, which refers to syam, or "dark brown", people.[1] It was believed that Siam derived from the Sanskrit word syam, or "brown race", with a contemptuous signification. Sien in Chinese writings is the name for the northern kingdom that centered around Sukhothai and Sawankalok; but to the Siamese themselves, the name of the country has always been Mueang Thai.[2] The country's designation as Siam by Westerners likely came from the Portuguese, the first Europeans to give a coherent account of the country. Portuguese chronicles noted that the king of Sukhothai had sent an expedition to Malacca at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in 1455. Following their conquest of Malacca in 1511, the Portuguese sent a diplomatic mission to Ayutthaya. A century later, on 15 August 1612, The Globe, an East India Company merchantman bearing a letter from King James I, arrived in "the Road of Syam".[3] "By the end of the 19th century, Siam had become so enshrined in geographical nomenclature that it was believed that by this name and no other would it continue to be known and styled."[4] Indianized...
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...leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha made formal his power grab Thursday, taking over the duties of prime minister after failing to broker an end to a seven-month feud pitting the government against protesters who sought to replace it with a royally appointed administration. Why is Thailand in turmoil? WSJ's Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer. Washington declared the takeover a coup, which could prompt the U.S. to curtail cooperation and aid. "While we value our long friendship with the Thai people, this act will have negative implications for the U.S.-Thai relationship, especially for our relationship with the Thai military," Secretary of State John Kerry said. The Pentagon said it was reviewing its military relationship with Thailand but no decisions had been made. Thais awoke to a different landscape on Friday. Schools were closed and traffic was unusually light after an overnight curfew was lifted at 5 a.m. The army's Channel 5 network broadcast on all channels, interviewing citizens who said they were relieved by the takeover. Footage showed armed soldiers patrolling train stations and inspecting pickup trucks carrying shipments of limes, oranges and other fruits in the northeast of Thailand, where support for the ousted, populist government remains strongest. The military asked social-media operators to stop sharing messages that could provoke violence or fan opposition to the ruling military council, or risk suspension of service. The coup adds a measure of...
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