In order to survive and compete in the new knowledge based economy, it is necessary for small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in Thailand to enhance their human capital and entrepreneurial competencies, which are factors that can be improved through education and training. Career success implies an improvement in SME entrepreneurs' quantity and quality of life, which is the major theme of the Ninth (2002-2006) and Tenth (2007-2011) National Economic and Social Development Plan. Most of the previous studies concerning human capital, entrepreneurial competencies and career success of SME entrepreneurs, and the relationships among these factors, have been conducted in developed countries. Therefore it is important to conduct further research on these issues in the context of Thailand, which is identified as a developing economy. / This study aims to provide a better understanding of the effects of human capital and entrepreneurial competencies on the career success of Thai SME entrepreneurs. A total of 13 hypotheses have been developed based on an individual perspective by applying the human capital approach in examining the relationship between human capital factors and career success, and the competency approach in examining the relationship between entrepreneurial competencies and career success. The hypotheses, testing results from 388 questionnaires completed by SME entrepreneurs in Thailand, support a theoretical model of the career success of SME entrepreneurs. As all of the human capital and entrepreneurial competencies have positive relationships with objective and subjective career success, this study provides both theoretical and empirical evidence for the crucial role of these factors in determining the career success of SME entrepreneurs, particularly in the context of Thailand. It also corresponds to earlier research efforts to re-emphasize the individual perspective in entrepreneurship and career research. / As the instrument used to measure entrepreneurial competencies has been tested with SME entrepreneurs in Thailand, it could be used as a self-assessment tool for SME entrepreneurs to identify their own personal level in each area of entrepreneurial competencies, and identify areas requiring further development. Finally, as the Thai governmental and non-governmental organisations can play a pivotal role in encouraging entrepreneurial activities and the SME entrepreneurs, they can use the results of this study as guidelines for developing better training programs. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2007.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, Aug., 2007. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (PhD) - Swinburne University of Technology, 2007. / Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Research Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology - 2007. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-429).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2008. / Title from title screen (site viewed Oct. 31, 2008). PDF text: 175 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 1 Mb. UMI publication number: AAT 3309209. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

Thesis--Auburn University, 2008. / Abstract. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-132).

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (MPM)--Unitec New Zealand, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-101).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, May, 2008. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (PhD) -- AUT University, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references. Also held in print ( xi, 268 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.) in the Archive at the City Campus (T 658.022 YOU)

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Virginia Commonwealth University, 2009. / Prepared for: Dept. of Management. Title from title-page of electronic thesis. Bibliography: leaves 81-94.