This research paper presents the framework to assess technological capabilities of technical skills nd expertise-driven industries. The structure of the proposed framework is developed based on the oncept introduced by Bell and Pavitt in 1995 whereas the areas and the levels of technological capabilities re specifically characterized in this research to match with the nature of technical skills and expertise-driven industries. A case example of Thai automotive seat manufacturing industry is presented to demonstrate how the framework is developed and used for assessing a firm's technological capabilities. The assessment results of all selected firms are collectively analyzed to represent the level of technological capabilities of Thai automotive seat manufacturing industry. These findings highlight the unbalance between the level of technological and skills/expertise capabilities. The suggestions for improving echnological capabilities and easing the limitations of the industry are also proposed in the paper