Technology foresight: creating the future of Thailand's industries

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to deal with the application of foresight in devising strategic technology policies in Thailand.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper examines the foresight exercise carried out by the Thai government, through the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the APEC Center for Technology Foresight, to examine the potential of the Thai industry and to devise development policies necessary to make the Thai industry successful by the year 2020.

Findings

The results of the foresight process provide a comprehensive overview of the trends of the Thai industry. The study contributes towards the formulation of feasible technological and industrial policies, which would enhance the country's ability to improve the competitive position for tomorrow.

Originality/value

The paper provides an overview of Thailand's comprehensive national foresight program.

Citation

Wonglimpiyarat, J. (2006), "Technology foresight: creating the future of Thailand's industries", Foresight, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 23-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636680610682012