| For the past quarter century the economy of Thailand has experienced tremendous growth and diversification. The country has become more "international" and now finds itself being mentioned consistently in world rankings that cover sectors such as tourism, agricultural output, foreign investment, and auto manufacturing. Thailand is a global player that possesses economic weight and has positioned itself to lead ASEAN to the next level of regional integration. Yet it must be pointed out that Thailand's transformation has been driven and sustained by the utilization of industrial machinery whether in the rice fields, in factories, or in high-rise office buildings. |
