e) Known for its resorts and Buddhist temples, Thailand is also a regional centre of R&D and high-tech manufacturing.
d) It's the world's second-largest exporter of hard disk drives and a major centre for car production.
a) Thailand's contribution to basic science has also grown in recent years, with its researchers doubling their output in physical sciences journals in the index between 2012 and 2015.
c) A major player is the state-backed National Science and Technology Development Agency.
b) Established in 1991, it supports centres of excellence in genetic engineering, biotechnology, electronics and nanotechnology.
