Thailand's electrical and electronics industry has always played an important role in generating national income which is a key factor to national development                     Although electrical and electronic exports have been growing for years, they are now facing fierce competition at both regional and global levels as well as changing trade rules and new technologies.           The government realizes the necessity to develop and promote the electrical and electronic industry for the sake of its sustainable competitiveness in the international trade arena.           Therefore, it established the "Electrical and Electronics Institute" as an industry specific institute under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry. The Institute has the Industrial Development Foundation as its secretariat. It aims at excellent services and electronic industry of Thailand to international standards and competitiveness.           The Electrical and Electronics Institute or EEI was founded on July 7, 1998. Its head office is located on the sixth floor of the Department of Industrial Works Building on Phra Sumen road, Bang Lamphu, Bangkok./ Its Operation & Standards center is situated on Soi 8 road in the Bang Poo Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan