Legal Measures to Promote the Use of Innovation for the Development of Manufacturing Industries in Thailand

Abstract

Background and Aims: This academic article on legal problems in using innovation for the development of manufacturing industries in Thailand has the following objectives: 1) to study and analyze legal measures for promoting the use of innovation for the development of manufacturing industries in Thailand, and 2) to set guidelines and propose amendments to legal measures for promoting the use of innovation for the development of manufacturing industries in Thailand.

Methodology: This study studies documents and related research, analyzed and presented according to the educational objectives.

Results: The results of the study found that 1) The constitution stipulates that the state must promote research and development in science, technology, and innovation to strengthen society and enhance the nation's capabilities. Although there has been a continuous development of the manufacturing industry to use innovation, there has been no promotion for individuals or entrepreneurs, especially in emerging companies operating in the first stages of the business development plan or small and medium-sized businesses. The law is still outdated and lacks provisions to promote industrial entrepreneurs to access development and access to technology, innovation, or digital inequality. The Federation of Thai Industries Act B.E. 2530 was enacted to support and promote industrial operations in line with the national economic development plan. The Federation of Thai Industries was established to act as a representative of various types of industrial entrepreneurs in coordinating policies and operations between the private sector and the state. The law has many obstacles and limitations that have not received assistance or support from the Federation of Thai Industries, such as restrictions on becoming a regular member under Sections 12 (1) and 13 and restrictions on associate members under Sections 12 (2) and 14, problems with membership fees, problems with various benefits, problems with not having branch offices in every province, problems with regular members having access to news. Support and more funding sources than associate members 2) Propose an amendment to the Federation of Thai Industries Act B.E. 2530, Chapter 1, Article 6 and amend the Federation of Thai Industries Act B.E. 2530, Education Management, Chapter 1, Article 8 and for the industrial sector to see and realize the importance of using innovation by setting it as a strategy for modern manufacturing industry management, a strategy for technology and innovation development, a strategy for government support, a strategy for research and development capability development, and a strategy for environmentally friendly industries to be applied in organizations related to the manufacturing industry.

Conclusion: It is proposed to amend the Federation of Thai Industries Act of 1987. In addition, it proposes a total of 5 strategic policies, including researching guidelines for developing laws and innovations in industrial management according to appropriate research methods.