Over the years Thailand has established itself as one of the leading exporters of rice, rubber, prawns and chilled fish. It is also dubbed the second largest exporter of sugar and tapioca products and holds the third place ranking for its exports of hard disks and integrated circuits. As a result it has had to maintain its quality control in accordance with world regulations. Failure to do so would result in the economy suffering a great blow. Thailand did not become one of the fastest growing economies in Asia from tourism alone. Its exports play a more than major role in the position that they hold today. The exports alone account for more than 30% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Quality control is essential to maintain this ranking in Thailand. Quality control is a set of procedures or guidelines which are set out to ensure that any good which is manufactured in Thailand is done within parameters of set rules and regulations or according to the client’s specifications.
As an agricultural nation the exports from Thailand were mainly food products. Over time and with them being established as strict adherers to worldwide quality control measures they branched off to manufacture other goods. They are now exporters of textiles, jewelry, garments, toys and a whole host of other products. The country has more than established itself as a leading exporter of goods.
Of course there are some unscrupulous businessmen who have tried to shortchange the consumer with a mindset to cut back on manufacturing costs but those dealings have been short lived. The Thailand authorities are very strict when it comes on to business transactions especially when it comes to the manufacture of goods that are to be exported. The penalties for such an infraction are pretty harsh. Quality control paired with quality assurance is one of the primary goals of the manufacturers of goods to be exported from Thailand.
