ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an account of the historical development of HRM, industrial relations, and personnel management in Thailand. It discusses the changes in the role and the significance of HRM from a traditional payroll function to a business partner in the business operations of a country which is still struggling to achieve a sustainable economic development. Following this, it analyzes the key factors influencing the HRM practices in Thailand. To trace the current development of HRM practices, the authors have discussed the impacts of HRM policies and practices in some sample organizations based on a questionnaire survey undertaken after the financial crisis. Then, they offer their observations of the challenges to be faced by HRM, and conclude.
