CIS/CIGS are cited in the articles of researchers or in the industrial circle as a low-cost
technology comparable to CdTe. The industrial production process in Thailand is also
comparable to that of the crystalline silicon technology. There are some Thai educational
and research institutions who follow this technology. Nevertheless, a gap of 10-20 years exists
in terms of technological development for Thailand to compete industrially with international
producers (there is a huge difference in the academic capability from industrial competitiveness).