II.  LEADING TRADE PROSPECTS FOR U.S. BUSINESS

     Thailand's dynamic economy provides numerous opportunities
for U.S. exporting firms. The following, in ranked order of best
prospects for U.S. exporters, are some of the sectors that may be
of greatest interest.  For additional information on each best
prospect, see Appendix B.


Agricultural Sector Prospects

1. Temperate Hardwood Lumber
2. Wheat
3. Soybean Meal
4. Cotton
5. Consumer-oriented Foods


Manufactured Sector Prospects

1.  Telecommunications Equipment
2.  Computer Software
3.  Electrical Power Systems
4.  Computers and Peripherals
5.  Aircraft and Parts
6.  Food Processing and Packaging Equipment
7.  Industrial Chemicals
8.  Process Controls - Industrial
9.  Defense Industry Equipment
10. Medical Equipment
11. Plastics, Materials, and Resins
12. Construction Equipment
13. Building Products
14. Pumps, Valves, and Compressors
15. Laboratory, Scientific Instruments
16. Machine Tools and Metalworking Equipment
17. Pollution Control Equipment
18. Architectural/Construction/Engineering Services
19. Automotive Parts and Service Equipment
20. Oil and Gas Field Machinery
21. Cosmetics and Toiletries
22. Plastics Production Machinery
23. Household Consumer Goods
24. Dental Equipment
25. Travel and Tourism Services