Author(s)

Jingting Zeng , Wenjing Wang

Corresponding Author

Jingting Zeng

Abstract

Based on the report of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand as well as thematic reports published by relevant international organizations, scientific innovation in Thailand has been analyzed in terms of scientific input, output and impact based on the InCites database. Besides, prioritized industries have been concluded based on S&T innovation policy in Thailand. The study has found that Thailand is in the upper middle of the world in terms of S&T input and output, but as to impact, Thailand is in the lower middle of the world. The key research disciplines, advantageous disciplines, and prioritized industries have similarities and differences. When expanding science and technology cooperation between China and Thailand, we should pay more attention to the different priorities of the above three aspects so as to adopt a differentiated approach. China and Thailand should increase cooperation in such disciplines as infectious diseases and immunology to achieve common development; China should strengthen cooperation with Thailand in disciplines like pharmacology & pharmacy to enhance its scientific influence in Thailand. We should seize the opportunity of industrial adjustment in Thailand to promote cooperation in engineering, electrical & electronics and food science & technology so as to enhance China’s cooperation status in Thailand.

Keywords

Thailand; scientific innovation; S&T innovation policy