Publication Code: S10

Table of Contents

LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION: THE IMPORTANCE AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TECHNOLOGIES OF THE INDUSTRIES STUDIED

1.1    Why Develop Technology?

1.1.1    Importance of Technology for Economic Development
1.1.2    Technology Dependency
1.1.3    Why the State Has a Role in Technology Development?

1.2    Status and Structure of the Industries Studied

1.2.1    Biotechnology-Based Industries
1.2.2    Materials Technology-Based Industries
1.2.3    Electronics and Information Technology-Based Industries

1.3    The Technologies of the Industries Under Study

1.4    Objectives, Scope, and Methodology

1.4.1    Objectives of the Study
1.4.2    Scope of the Study
1.4.3    Methodology

CHAPTER 2

TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES OF INDUSTRIES UNDER STUDY

2.1    The Assessment of Technological Capabilities

2.1.1    Types  and Components of Technological Capabilities
2.1.2    The Rating of Technological Capabilities

2.2    Technological Capability of the Biotechnology-Based Industries

2.2.1    Overall Capability
2.2.2    Acquisitive Capability
2.2.3    Operative Capability
2.2.4    Adaptive Capability
2.2.5    Innovative Capability

2.3    Technological Capability of Materials Technology-Based Industries

2.3.1    Foundry Industry
2.3.2    Machining Industry
2.3.3    Machinery, Fabrication and Assembly Industries
2.3.4    Forging Industry
2.3.5    Mould and Die-Making and Sheet-Metal Forming Industries
2.3.6    Plastic Resin Industry
2.3.7    Plastic products Industry
2.3.8    Rubber Industry
2.3.9    Ceramics Industry

2.4    Technological Capability of the Electronic and Information Technology-Based Industries

2.4.1    An Overview
2.4.2    Acquisitive Capability
2.4.3    Operative Capability
2.4.4    Adaptive and Innovative Capabilities

2.5    Summary and Analysis of the Levels of Technological Capability of Industry

2.5.1    Firm Size
2.5.2    Investment Promotion Status
2.5.3    Export Orientation
2.5.4    Ownership Structure

2.6    Behavior of Firms in The Accumulation of Technological Capability

2.6.1    Evolution of Acquisitive Capability
2.6.2    Evolution of Operative Capability
2.6.3    Evolution of Adaptive and Innovative Capability
2.6.4    Human Resource and Skill Development

2.7    Major Problems and Limitations

2.7.1    Manpower Shortages
2.7.2    Inadequate Information Services
2.7.3    Inadequate Technical Services
2.7.4    Raw Material Supplies and Supportive Industries
2.7.5    Lack of Specialized Technology Centers
2.7.6    Lack of R&D and Innovation Activities
2.7.7    Management Attitude
2.7.8    Deficiencies in Infrastructural Support

CHAPTER 3

FUTURE STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES AND TECHNOLOGIES

3.1    Introduction

3.2    Selection Criteria

3.2.1    Manpower and Wages Considerations
3.2.2    Utilization of Natural Resources
3.2.3    Technological Considerations
3.2.4    Import Substitution and Industry Linkages
3.2.5    Export Promotion Considerations
3.2.6    Changes Affecting Thai Industry

3.3    Future Biotechnology-Based Industries

3.3.1    Agriculture
3.3.2    Agro-industries
3.3.3    Food, Beverages and Special Chemicals
3.3.4    Health and Health Related industries
3.3.5    Energy and Environment Related Industries

3.4    Future Materials Technology-Based Industries

3.4.1    Basic Metals Industries
3.4.2    Parts and Components Industries
3.4.3    Ceramics Industries
3.4.4    Plastic Industries
3.4.5    Rubber Industries
3.4.6    Local Mineral-Based Industries
3.4.7    Machinery, machine Tools and Electrical Equipment Industries
3.4.8    Industries Based on New Materials and Technologies

3.5    Future Electronics and Information Technology-Based Industries

3.5.1    Future Scenarios
3.5.2    Role of Government in the Future Development of Industries
3.5.3    The Integrated Circuit Industry
3.5.4    The PABX Industry
3.5.5    The Computer Industry
3.5.6    The Software Industry

CHAPTER 4

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THAILAND'S TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITY IN INDUSTRY

4.1    Enhancing Technological Efforts

4.1.1    Creation of a Competitive Environment
4.1.2    Stimulation through Tax and Other-Incentives
4.1.3    Science and Technology Manpower Development in the Private Sector

4.2    Strengthening Infrastructure and Support Necessary for Technological Development in Thailand

4.2.1    The Establishment of a Science and Technology Park
4.2.2    Establishement of Centers for Academic Excellence
4.2.3    Establishing Industrial Standards
4.2.4    Establishing an Information Center
4.2.5    The Dissemination of Technology
4.2.6    Support for Skilled Craftsmen and Technicians
4.2.7    Protection of Intellectural Property Rights

4.3    Human Resource Planning and Development

4.3.1    Quantitative Estimation of Technical Manpower Requirements
4.3.2    Qualitative Considerations

4.4    Measures for Biotechnology-Based Industries

4.5    Specific Measures for Materials Technology-Based Industries

4.6    Measures for Electronics and Information Technology-Based Industries

ANNEXES

ANNEX A    Ratings of Technological Capability in the Biotechnology-Based Industries

ANNEX B    Ratings of Technological Capability in the Materials Technology-Based Industries

ANNEX C    Ratings of Technological Capability in the Electronics and Information Technology-Based Industries

ANNEX D    Electricity Tariffs Country Comparison

ANNEX E    References