Factors supporting to Increase Thai Labor Performance in the Automotive Industry

Abstract

                   The purpose of this research was to study the supporting factors to increase the work efficiency of the workers in the automotive industry as well as to study the factors that determine the difference in wage rates and working hours of workers in this sector.  The population were random sampling and being semi-skilled workers in the automotive industry of 580 people. The questionnaires were created as a tool for collecting the data.  The data were analyzed and illustrate in term of descriptive statistics consisting of frequency, percentage, mean and inferential statistics comprised of One-Way ANOVA. The result indicated that the most of the labor, in this industry, are male, had a secondary education level, and had the minimum wage of 300 baht a day.

                   The study of supportive factors in promoting work efficiency, it was found that workers would receive 1 to 2 times a year in training program, be informed AEC labor market information regularly. Not only the participation in work hygiene and safety but also the burden of debt showed a positive effect on work attention. Most workers were reported that they had sufficient English language skills but required the government to support other language skills, rather than English, in the future. Furthermore, the workers had enough computers literacy and electronic devices and equipment skills but they are still need the employers to promote more useful standard ability. However, the factors that determine the difference in wage rates and the number of working hours, including gender, status and education level.