(3) National Science and Technology Strategic Plan (2004-2013): There
are 4 fundamental development factors in the National Science and technology Strategic
Plan: strength of the national innovation system, strength of human resource, enabling
environment for development, and capability in the field of technologies of the future.
The plan aims to alter the industrial architecture to emphasize on production and
services based on intensive knowledge and innovation. The other targets are to improve
self-management capability so as to raise the quality of life and incomes of communities,
and to raise Thailand’s competitiveness in science and technology to the level of above
IMD average. Target groups for development can be divided into 3 sectors: the
industrial sector, the community economy, and the social sector.