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TSIC 72—Scientific research and development

Division · Thailand Standard Industrial Classification (2009)

Where 72 sits

  1. M Professional, scientific, and technical activities.
  2. 72 Scientific research and development

Contains 2 narrower codes

What 72 includes

  • Research and development activities are divided into three types: 1) Basic research: Theoretical or experimental studies to discover new knowledge about the origins of phenomena and observable facts, without the aim of applying the research results in practice. 2) Applied research: Studies to discover new knowledge with the initial objective of applying the research results in practical ways. 3) Developmental experiments: Systematic studies that utilize existing knowledge from research and/or practical experience to invent new things, products, and tools; to create new processes, systems, and services; and to improve existing inventions or establishments. Within this division, experimental research and development activities are divided into two groups: 1) Natural sciences and engineering; 2) Social sciences and humanities.

What 72 excludes

  • Market research is classified under activity 73200.

72 in other systems

SICUnited States (legacy)

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