Part One: Environmental Overview
The Thai Market for Environmental Technologies
Total Market and Potential
Overview of Market Characteristics and Dynamics
Major Infrastructure Projects
Legal and Regulatory Structure
Legislative Setting
Key Legislation
State Agencies
Enforcement
Part Two: Sector Priorities
Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment
Air Pollution Control
Municipal Solid Waste
Hazardous and Industrial Waste
Environmental Services
Clean Energy
Part Three: Doing Business in Thailand
Economic Overview
Growth and Stability
Constraints on Growth
Rapid Industrialization
Fiscal Stability and Trade Balance
Basic Business Regulations
Legal Considerations
Market Opening and U.S. Participation
Information Gathering
Understanding the Market and Cultural Factors
Entry Alternatives
Forming a Strong Team
Appendices
Tables Table 1: Thai Market for Pollution Control Equipment/Environmental Services
Table 2: Summary of BMA Projects, Phase I Through Phase IV
Table 3: Existing Wastewater Treatment Systems in Industrial Estates
Table 4: Profile of Solid Waste Management in Thailand
Table 5: Existing Solid Waste Disposal in Industrial Estates
Table 6: Key Projects in Process
Table 7: Solid Waste Equipment and Services Market for Thailand
Table 8: Hazardous Waste Quantities by Waste Type and Year (Tons/Year)
Table 9: Hazardous Waste Volumes for 1995
Table 10: Projects Requiring Environmental Impact Assessments
Table 11: Overview: Growth in Demand for Energy
Table 12: Thailand's Growth in Demand (Revised Load Forecasts) of Electricity
Table 13: Internet Resources on Thailand (All English Language)
Table 14: Steps to Developing a Partnership with a Thai Company
Case Studies
Case Study 1: Wastewater: Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA)
Phase III Wastewater
Collection and Treatment System
Case Study 2: Wastewater Opportunities
Case Study 3: Air Pollution: Ambient Air Quality Testing
Case Study 4: Solid Waste Management, Air Pollution Reduction, and Energy Efficiency: Kampaengsaen (Energy-Landfill Gas To Electricity)
Case Study 5: Rayong Hazardous Waste Treatment Center (GENCO)
Case Study 6: Conversion of Hazardous Steel Slag to Environmentally Friendly Road Fillers Case Study 7: Energy Efficiency: Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Chilled Water Storage Project
