Thailand has been a democratic constitutional monarchy
since 1932. Under the present constitution, the parliament is composed
of 270 appointed senators and 360 elected representatives. The Prime
Minister is selected from among the members of the house of Representatives.
Thailand is the largest automotive manufacturer in
Southeast Asia, and parallel to this has been the development of the
autoparts and components industry.
There has been a massive build-up of the automotive
industry in Thailand in recent years, with Toyota, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi,
Nissan, Honda, Ford, Chrysler, General Motors and Volvo amongst the
international car makers with production lines in the country.
The Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA),
founded 20 years ago to represent the industry and promote its development,
is one of the prime movers in the development and upgrading of the
industry. Another is the Autoparts Industry Club in the Federation
of Thai Industries.
With increasing experience form overseas that Thailand
is aiming to become a world-class autoparts producer.
Thailand
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GDP (Billion Baht) :
61.86 (27 Oct '99)
16.56-births/1,000 population (1999 est.)
513,115 sq. km.
189 per sq. km.
20%
Bangkok (population:10 million est.)
1,620 km. (north to south)
750 km. (east to west)
5,300 km.
2,700 km.
Malaysia (south):
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Laos (northeast):
Subtropical with no major tropical storms
Thai
95% Buddhist:4% Muslim:1% Christian, Hindu
and others.
Central administration with 76 provinces
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
4,775.4 (1999E)
