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Policy network and Thai-Laos border trade |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Worrawoot Jumlongnark |
| Title | Policy network and Thai-Laos border trade |
| Publisher | Faculty of Management Science Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University. |
| Publication Year | 2567 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Management Science Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University |
| Journal Vol. | 11 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 1-13 |
| Keyword | Thailand-Laos Border Trade, Policy Network, Actors, Government Officials, Small Traders |
| URL Website | https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JMSNPRU/issue/view/17878 |
| Website title | https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JMSNPRU/index |
| ISSN | 2392-5817 |
| Abstract | This reviewarticle aimed to study the border trade policy network between Thailand and Laos using qualitative research and a narrative literature review, with the policy network concept serving as the analytical framework. The study found that key players in the border trade policy network include major traders, small traders, customs officers, other government officials, and buyers. Those with a minor role are laborers transporting goods along the Mekong River, freight boat operators, and community leaders. Additionally, leaders of local administrative organizations play a minor role. The study recommends that the Thai government take a more active role in promoting Thai-Laos border trade, particularly by developing infrastructure. It also suggests improving the worksystems of customs officers and other officials to facilitate trade between the two count |
