Table 2: Comparison of Economic Indicators in Thailand and South Korea.

Level Category Thailand South Korea
National level Annual GDP (M$) 455,220 1,530,750
GDP per capita ($) 6,593 29,742
Economic growth (2017) 3,9% 3,1%
Industry level Production (2017) 1,988,823 4,114,913
Sales (2017) 873,506 1,798,796
Car in-use (2015) 15,490,503 20,989,885
Main product Pick-up truck Passenger car
Firm level Top brand production Toyota Hyundai
Top brand year sales (2016) 245,087 units 768,057 units
Status Plants for oversea MNCs Overseas plants

Source: World Bank, OICA, Toyota, www.prnewswire.com [12]