Jobs, Wages and Napoleon Dynamite: The Hard Data on Thailand’s Economy [Season 4, Episode 36]
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We chat with economist Jessica Vechbanyongratana about Thailand’s job market, the effect of high & low wages, why teaching is a good career choice, and what Bangkok and Napoleon Dynamite have in common.
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