Regarding the data of the World Bank (2007), Thailand's overall expenses in R&D were about 0.21% of the overall GDP which is thought to be among the least in Asia. (Malaysia's was 2.37%. and Singapore's was 2.37%). Thailand's weak-points, in addition, in terms of the lack of technology and development as well as communication skills are in need of resolution as soon as possible in order to achieve the best efficiency in the upcoming AEC merger.