Thailand’s Trade Strategy via the China’s Railway

Abstract

This article is intended to present policy recommendations or Thailand’s trade strategy via the China-Laos railway. Since this railway was initiated from China’s policy that focuses on the development of both domestic and foreign trade. In addition, China wants to create a diversified market for imported products that do not want to rely too much on the imports of one country. Protection of agro-industry to prevent excessive importation of certain products from abroad, and promote the export of quality products and value-added products, as well as promoting trade with neighboring countries and expanding markets to emerging markets. And, as new forms of trade such as Cross-Border e-Commerce (CBEC). Importantly, China promotes road transportation and high-speed railway that are more connected to neighboring countries to facilitate the transportation of passengers and goods between countries. All of these are both opportunities and challenges for Thailand which must be expedited to take advantage. Together with monitoring opportunities, and challenges to reducing risks from the impacts of China’s railway.