Statistics of Science, Technology and Patents
Statistics of science, technology and patents presented in this chapter were obtained from the
National Research Council of Thailand and the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of
Commerce.
Science and Technology
It is rapidly developed along with high competition both inside
and outside the country. Previous administrations of the Thai government have focused on development
policy and have pursued the science and technology development programme continuously. They have
supported researches and the collecting of science and technology statistics.
In
2005
, Statistics of expenditures and personnel researches and development in Thailand. Its
main objectives were to study the figures of expenditure and personnel in the field of researches and
development in the government sectors, higher education, state enterprises, businesses and non-profit
enterprises in
FY 2003
to compare with those of other countries.
Patent
Such of new processing techniques and new products are patented by the only
persons or companies that are the originators and owners that could allow to make or sell a new
product for a certain period of time. The Department of Intellectual Property is the focal point to
provide the document for their patent. Also, the department has gathered various statistics of patent.
