Abstract
A recent study on the UAV industry in Thailand highlights the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs in this sector. The research, based on surveys and interviews with industry leaders, sheds light on the impact of import policies on local production costs. The results showed that the majority of UAV companies imported UAVs for specific missions such as agriculture, surveying, and individual entertainment. A small portion of UAV companies imported components such as batteries, motors, and propellers for assembly in Thailand. However, companies importing UAV components face higher import taxes compared to those importing finished UAVs due to the current promotion policies of the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI). This increases production costs for entrepreneurs in Thailand. To address this issue, tax rates should be reconsidered to allow operators to compete equally in the market, benefiting both entrepreneurs and consumers in Thailand.
Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Supply Chain; Thailand; Drone
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