Potential analysis for spatial decision making in agriculture and biotechnology industry to enhance industry competitiveness: A case study of biotech-products

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to conduct the Potential Analysis for Spatial Decision Making in the Agriculture and Biotechnology Industry to Enhance Industry Competitiveness of Biotech-Products. It was a Mixed Methods approach: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design. The data was collected by submitting a courtesy request for information to relevant agencies, The data was analyzed by Descriptive Statistics and Spatial Data using the development of the spatial model by determining weights and Hierarchies in the form of Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) considering various factors groups and specifications through the process of determining Weighted Average and Data Interpretation. The findings represented that the level of appropriateness in the development of the potential surface of various provinces studied in each area differed according to the analysis factors, lands, labors, capitals, and entrepreneurs. It was obviously seen that 1) The EEC area was the most potential area to develop the Biotechnology industries in terms of Biotech Product, Agri-Tech and Rubber Products. Mueang Chon Buri District, Si Racha District, and Bang Lamung District of Chonburi province were outstanding and suitable for industrial development. 2) Lower Northern Thailand may not have an outstanding potential level but have a significant identity, including the variables in the number of factories, suitable physical evidence. In addition, it contained Agri-Tech industries that were more prominent than other areas. Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, Nakhon Sawan Province was a great potential area especially the Agri-Tech industry. 3) Regarding Lower Northeastern Thailand, it was found that Khon Kaen Province was the most potential area in the Agri-Tech industry and had a high level of potential in the Biotech-Product industry. In this regard, the above research results can be further extended the analysis through external factors or other basic information in order to explain and obtain a different perspective on the research results of the study and cover the suitability factors for the establishment of industrial factories occurring in the future.