Analysis of Competitiveness of Eastern Provincial Cluster 1 : Chon buri, Chachoengsao and Rayong

Abstract

          This study analyses competitiveness of Eastern provincial cluster 1: Chon buri, Chachoengsao and Rayong over the 2008 – 2016 period using Location Quotient, Shift-Share analysis and Klassen typology. These integrated methods signify more obvious competitiveness, especially as opposed to national level. The analysis can classify economic sector into 4 groups: (1) the most competitive, (2) the competitive, (3) the uncompetitive, and (4) the least competitive. Manufacturing is the leading and primate sector of this provincial cluster. For these reasons, the further provincial cluster development policy should deeply emphasize the industrial development and its linkages with other economic sectors