ASEAN Economic Community with strategy to development South of Thailand

In this seminar, Mr.Rachane Potjanasuntorn take a position of the Deputy Permanent Secretary as a speaker on the topic ASEAN Economic Community with strategy to development South of Thailand on 5 November 2011 at PSU Convention hall by Faculty of Management Sciences, Price of Songkla Unniversity. ASEAN Economic Community(AEC) collaborates to follow this objective vision of ASEAN 2020. It focuses on developing and leading ASEAN as an ASEAN Community within 2020. As we know that Thailand is one of ASEAN members therefore we need to be prepare and learn about ASEAN Economic Community.Thailand is Major Export Markets. It leads Thailand make three agreements including ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), ASEAN Framework Agreement on Service (AFAS) and ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA). Firstly ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), it has many topics that include transferring products in provincial part to ASEAN members which is easier with no tax payment (0% tax.) However there are some exceptances for sensitive products such as agriculture goods. In case of labor, for example, Thailand lack of labor, but Thailand can hire labor from Myanmar and now labor from Myanmar in Thailand around two millions both register and not register. Thats labor market can flow freely because of this policy. Secondly ASEAN Framework Agreement on Service (AFAS), it consists of Agreement to eliminate limitation or another barrier in the service between ASEAN, allow entrepreneur of ASEAN can do business by hold shares at least 70 Percent and transfer proficiency labor to freedom seven branches consist of doctor, nurse, dentist, engineer, explorer, accountant and architect. Lastly ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) included Investment five branches of career; agriculture, forestry, mine, fishery and Industry. This agreement supports investment and make convenient for investment in those 5 areas. Thais have to prepare for AEC especially in business sectors because they are automatically involved. The suggestion that can help to prepare including: First Attempt to understand, Search information for understand about ASEAN Economic Community Knows how to use method to gets benefit, right will to get benefits and if you wants more information can contact to Board of Trade. Second increase trade in ASEAN, prepare with opportunities that coming and not focus market in Thailand but should to see more ten countries in ASEAN. Third Attempt find more distribution in ASEAN more distributions with barrier that agreement, SME-SMEs of industry is leader to push forward economic of Thailand, government provide policies to support business private such as tax and capital. And seek more distribution to do business in other ASEAN countries by invest by own capital or collaborate with company of other ASEAN countries for build network, For example SB Furniture established business on other countries for expand consumers. Four Development personnel to prepare, learn English is language use communication in ASEAN, learning language of other ASEAN countries that is benefits and learning culture ,Society and tradition other countries it make do business on other countries easily such as behavior buyer

and seller. Five find the strength point and uses to gets benefit and strength point of Thailand two point including first agriculture, tourism, service about healthy,construction,design,garage and beautify etc.Last attempt finding from communication to gets benefit by ASEAN to connect together and negotiate for transportation to convenient.

HOW TO WRITE A CRITIQUE

WHAT IS A CRITIQUE? SUMMARY
Are the article and the evidence still valid or are they outdated, leading to an invalid conclusion? A critique is a paper that gives a critical assessment of a book or article. Summarize the authors purpose and main points/evidence cited that are used for back up. Was the author successful in making his/her point?

STEPS REVIEW & EVALUATE CONCLUSION

Begin by reading the book or article and annotate as you read. To critically review the piece, ask the following questions: Note the authors main point/thesis statement. Wrap up by: What are the credentials/areas of expertise of the author? Stating whether you agree with the author. Divide the book/article into sections of thought and write a brief summary of each thought in your own words. Did the author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence? Back up your decisions by stating your reasons. Was the evidence used by the author accurate? Give a general opinion of the work.

INTRODUCTION

Does the authors use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion? Start your critique with sentences giving the following information: Authors name Did the author build a logical argument? Book/Article title and source Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument?

1. Read the introduction section of the article. Is the hypothesis clearly stated? Is
necessary background information and previous research described in the introduction? In addition to answering these basic questions, you should take note of information provided in the introduction and any questions that you may have.

2. Read the methods section of the article. Is the study procedure clearly outlined? Can
you determine which variables the researchers are measuring? Remember to jot down questions and thoughts that come to mind as you are reading. Once you have finished reading the paper, you can then refer back to your initial questions and see which once remain unanswered.

3. Read the results section of the article. Are all tables and graphs clearly labeled? Do

researchers provide enough statistical information? Did the researchers collect all of the data needed to measure the variables in question? Again, make note of any questions you have or any information that does not seem to make sense. You can refer back to these questions later as you are writing your final critique.

4. Read the discussion section of the article. How do the researchers interpret the

results of the study? Did the results support their hypothesis? Do the conclusions drawn by the researchers seem reasonable? The discussion section offers students a good opportunity to take a position. If you agree with the researchers conclusions, explain why. If you feel that the researchers are incorrect or off-base, point out problems with the conclusions and suggest alternative explanations. Another alternative is to point out questions that the researchers failed to answer in the discussion section. 5. Once you have read the article thoroughly, prepare an outline of your thoughts on the article. Use the following guide to help structure your critique paper:

6. Introduction - Begin your paper by describing the journal article and authors you are

critiquing. Provide the main hypothesis or thesis of the paper and explain why you think the information is relevant.

7. Thesis Statement - The final part of your introduction should include your thesis

statement. Your thesis statement is the main idea of your critique. Your thesis should briefly sum up the main points of your critique.

8. Article Summary - Provide a brief summary of the article, outlining the main points,

results and discussion. Be careful not to get too bogged down by your summary. Remember, this section of your paper should highlight the main points of the article you are critiquing. Don't feel obligated to summarize each little detail of the main paper. Focus instead on giving the reader an overall idea of the content of the article.

9. Your Analysis - In this section, you should provide your critique of the article. Describe

any problems you had with the authors premise, methods or conclusions. Your critique might focus on problems with the authors argument, presentation or on information and alternatives that have been overlooked. Organize your paper carefully and be careful not to jump around from one argument to the next. Argue one point at a time. Doing this will ensure that your paper flow's well and is easy to read.

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Conclusion - Your critique paper should end with an overview of the articles argument, your conclusions and your reactions.