The document outlines the complex network of industries that make up Thailand's automotive cluster, including motorcycles, pickup trucks, and passenger cars. It lists the major components and modules makers as first tier industries, and parts makers like engines, drivetrains, and electrical systems as second and third tier industries. The cluster also relies on supporting industries for materials, manufacturing processes, testing, finance, education, and services.
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The thai automotive cluster the activity dimension
1. Motor- cycles Pickup Trucks Components and Module Makers (1 st tier) Engines, Drivetrains, Steering, Suspension, Brake, Wheel, Tire, Bodyworks, Interiors, Electronics and Electrical Systems Parts (2 nd & 3 rd tiers) Stamping, Plastics, Rubber, Machining, Casting, Forging, Function, Electrical, Trimming Steel Plastics Electronics Rubber&Tires Testing Finance Government Education and Technical Institutions Associations Specialized Consultants Distribution Leather & Fabric Glass Tools Mold&Die Jig&Fixture Machinery Assemblers Passenger Cars Services Globally Competitive Regionally Competitive Nationally Significant Nationally Insignificant Source: Sasin-team analysis, 2003 study The Thai Automotive Cluster: The Activity Dimension
Editor's Notes
Thailand has become world leader in pick-up trucks Automotive interesting case study: Vietnam has committed to dramatic tariff cuts within ASEAN; so far still highly protected home market Despite much lower wage costs in Vietnam, international manufacturers are likely to reduce their activities in Vietnam once the tariff protection has gone – it is then much more profitable to produce in Thailand which its significantly higher productivity The strength of the cluster is a key reason for Thailand’s performance in automotive