Edinburgh-based IT recruiter Cathcart Associates has expanded its operations in Bangkok with a Thai tech hub.
The team in the Asian capital has doubled its headcount over the last year, and expects two additions during the summer.
The expansion sees the firm move to the city’s Mercury Tower, a space four times bigger than the previous location.
During the official opening, the office was treated to a traditional Thai blessing conducted by monks from a local temple. This ancient ceremony is said to offer the staff and business good luck and prosperity for a happy and successful future.
Cathcart Associates was the first UK-based dedicated IT recruiter to open offices in the Thai capital, and is currently one of only a handful of recruiters in Thailand that specialise solely on this sector.
Cathcart have doubled turnover, and helped more than 50 companies placing the right candidates in specialist tech roles.
Nick Macdougall, managing consultant for Cathcart Associates in Thailand said: “It’s a very exciting time for the tech industry in Thailand. The country is bursting with great talent, and we are thrilled to have seen such high demand for our services. Looking to the future, we expect Bangkok to become our headquarters for the whole of South East Asia as we ramp up our activity into neighbouring countries.
The expansion has also offered current employees great career opportunities, with Piyatida Anthong recently promoted to senior consultant.
