Thai exporters claim that export control in Thailand is too active and comprehensive, and in turn is discouraging the export of items which do not share risks of proliferation. To add to this, there is a perception that export controls are largely driven by Western countries, predominantly the United States. Thailand is also a contracting member to various conventions and treaties, and is subject to obligations and compliance with many rules prescribed in them. As a result, domestic laws have been adopted in line the international standards of export controls.