‘Basic’ Chinese knowledge sharing dims Thai rail job prospects
Experts say to spur real innovation in Thailand, Chinese institutions must practice deeper knowledge sharing as part of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project The post ‘Basic’ Chinese knowledge sharing dims Thai rail job prospects appeared first on Dialogue Earth .
The story of 28-year-old rail technician Komcharn Kaewprasert highlights the challenges faced by those who have participated in the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project. After enrolling in a four-month course in Thailand that combined Chinese language and basic rail maintenance education, Komcharn found himself underemployed and earning less than he anticipated.
While his classmates who studied in China have secured jobs in rail transport, Komcharn himself has had to settle for a position at a postal service provider and later a construction company. The project, part of China's Belt and Road initiative, is supposed to bring Chinese technology and expertise to Thailand, but so far, the knowledge transfer has been limited to basic train maintenance.
Komcharn remains hopeful that once the high-speed rail line opens, he will find a job in his field. However, experts argue that the current tech transfer efforts are insufficient to create meaningful job opportunities for Thai workers.
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