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High Flood Risk, Low Wages - German Companies in Thailand

Gregor TuemmlerFebruary 14, 2012

The promise of cheap labor has enticed over 500 German firms to set up operations in Thailand, despite the bureaucracy, lack of skilled workers and risk of flooding.

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Thomas Zimpfer’s business, Bluechips Microhouse, has a workforce of around 300 and makes electrical parts - chiefly for export to Germany. How much chance of success do German companies in Thailand have, and what are the risks? Marion Hütter tells us more.