Design/methodology/approach – The study employed the use of quantitative (descriptive analysis
such as percentages, ratios and correlation as well as cross tabulations), qualitative (key informant
interviews and surveys). The use of surveys assisted the study to generate firm-level data that allowed
the analysis of China-Thailand investment relations with respect to concerns such as the impact on
employment. Relevant documents and reports obtained from various sources to corroborate the results
obtained from primary data