Development Policy of Formulating Local Economic Development Core in Thailand

ASEDP

No.20

Edited by Varakorn Samakoses, Koji Taniguchi, Minoru Makishima
Published in 1993
CONTENTS

Preface / Varakorn Samakoses, Koji Taniguchi, Minoru Makishima

An Overview / Varakorn Samakoses

1. Introduction
2. Local Economic Development Core Concept
3. Why Local Economic Development Core?
4. Thai Experiences with the "Cores"
5. Recommendations

Economic Development and Regional Development -An Assessment of Micro-Politan Development Strategy / Naris Chaiyasoot

1. Introduction
2. Micropolitan Development Strategy: Towards a More Balanced Growth
3. Micropolitan Development: Some Conceptual Issues
4. Conclusions
1. Introduction
2. Industrial Structure
3. Industrial Decentralization Policy during the First and the Sixth National Economic and Social Development Plan
4. Industrial Development Guidelines in the Seventh Plan and Identification of Potential Industries
5. Conclusion
1. Introduction
2. The LEDC'S Role in Introduction of Industry in the Area and Possible Changes in Distribution Pattern Generating Thereof
3. Potential Improvement Effect of Formulation o LEDC on the Regional Income Distribution Pattern: Scenarios
4. Conclusion

Local Economic Development Core : A Case Study of the Northern Region Industrial Estate in Lamphun / Luechai Chulasai

1. Introduction
2. The Economic Structure of the Northern Region
3. Profile of the Northern Region Industrial Estate (NRIE)
4. Changes in the Area before NRIE Established
5. Impact of NRIE on Rural Development in Lamphun Province
6. Conclusion and Summary

Local Economic Development Core - A Case Study of Chacheongsao / Tangon Munjaiton

1. Economic Profile of Chacheongsao
2. Industrialization in Chachoengsao
3. Conclusion

Local Economic Development Core : A Case Study of Saraburi / Suphat Suphachalasai

1. Geographical Character
2. Infrastructure
3. Economic Situation
4. The Role of the Government
5. Can Saraburi b a Development Core
6. Conclusion

Local Economic Development Core : A Case Study of Nakhon Ratchasima / Arayah Preechametta

1. Introduction
2. An Overview of Thai Economy
3. Development Features in Nakhon Ratchasima
4. Nakhon Ratchasima's Potential of being a Regional Growth Center
5. Conclusion