From: sl2k+@andrew.cmu.edu (Schitt Laowattana)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.thai
Subject: [REPOST] part(3): Major Problem and Limitations in S&TD in Thailand
Date: 26 Aug 92 17:27:43 GMT
Organization: Doctoral student, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA


    I hope that Thai professionals ,who have lots of experiences, won't
stand still when there is demand for their helps (, eventhough, it's not
publicly advertised).  Below is  a series of information on "Major
Problems and Limitation in S&TD in Thailand".  Please share your helps
and opinions in these important issues.
 
Your Respectfully,
Schitt(DJ)
 
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                    Part(3) Inadequate Technical Services
 
    As most producing firms in Thailand are of small to medium scale, it
is difficult for them to acquire and maintain testing and analytical
facilities and qualified personel.  It is important therefore to provide
central facilities, public and/or private, for testing and analytical
services as well as other kinds of technical services.  Central services
would also result in the optimum utilization of expensive equipment and
qualified personel which are in short supply.  The services could then
also be kept to high standards.
 
    The first problem is the inadequacy of the services available.  This
leads to delays and certain types of services cannot be provided at all.
 Time is of the essence in business and any delays can be very costly. 
A larger number and variety of technical services are badly needed.
 
    the second problem is the quality of the services which is not high.
 The results from one laboratory are often quite different to those from
others,causing confusion among the users.  Poor quality service may
arise from inadequate facilities and/or the lack of suitbly qualified
personel.  The government should look into this matter very urgently. 
The need for calibration facilities, standardizing testing procedures as
well as training of testing personel is evident and is particularly
urgent for the purpose of product certification.
 
    Aprt from actual testing and analysis, many producing firms also
need advice and/or recommendations for product and/or process
improvements.  This is particulary so when their products fail to meet
certain requirements.. Such consultancy services are rare and much
needed at present.
 
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To be continued....Part(4) on Raw Material Supplies and Supportive
Industries .....in this net.  Hang on tight!
 
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Schitt(DJ)  Laowattana

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