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
2007
, 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
2005
to compare with those of other countries. The survey was carried out covering a two-year period.
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.
