There are also significant regional disparities in human development and economic opportunities
in Thailand. Examining the four indices of the 2009 UNDP Human Achievement Index (HAI) that
relate to service delivery (health, education, income, and transportation and communication),
we see that on each dimensions Bangkok performs much better than other regions, while the
Northeast region lags on health, education and transportation/communications indicators (Figure
II). The North lags most on the income dimensions.