TY  - SER
AU  - Worrawoot Jumlongnark
AU  - Tsusaka,Takuji W.
AU  - Thi, Phuoc Lai Nguyen,
AU  - Vilas Nitivattananon,
AU  - Pramanik,Malay
ED  - Royal Thai Government Fellowship,
ED  - AIT Scholarships,
TI  - Cross-border energy trade with Laos: perceived benefits, policy participation, and the impacts on local livelihoods in Nong Khai, Thailand
T2  - Dissertation
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Pathum Thani, Thailand
PB  - Asian Institute of Technology
KW  - Energy policy
KW  - Laos
KW  - Thailand
KW  - Commerce
N1  - A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of  Doctor of Philosophy in Development and Sustainability; Thesis (Ph.D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024
N2  - Cross-border energy trade has been extensively researched; yet its impacts on local  communities remain unclear. Likewise, Thailand{u2019}s cross-border electricity trade  with Laos significantly boosts the economic progress; yet research is scarce on its  livelihood impacts on residents of the Mekong River basin. This dissertation  investigated the characteristics and policy process of Thailand{u2019}s electricity trade with  Laos, and assessed its effects on local livelihood outcomes based on the Sustainable  Livelihoods Framework in the border area of Mueang District of Nong Khai  Province. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study employed a questionnaire  survey with 339 residents, key informant interviews with community leaders and  local traders, and document analysis. The quantitative analysis included inferential  statistics such as the t-test, ANOVA, Spearman correlation, and the ordinary least  squares, while qualitative analysis used thematic analysis and content analysis.  Key findings are: (1) Thailand{u2019}s current cross-border energy trade with Laos is  aligned with the New Trade Theory; (2) The process of facilitating this trade is  characterized by a policy community; yet, stakeholder participation is limited, with  an uneven distribution of power and interests. The policy process resembles a policy  community rather than a policy issue; (3) The levels of livelihood outcomes were  neutral, with the 2creation of working days3 exhibiting the lowest average score  (2.81 on the scale of 1 to 5), while 2well-being and capabilities3 displayed the highest  average score (4.09); household participation in cross-border electricity trade policy  positively influenced the livelihood outcomes. The livelihood outcomes were also  affected by community-level characteristics.  These findings can guide governments  in raising awareness of cross-border electricity trade policies and promoting  sustainable local livelihoods. Recommendations include boosting public awareness,  maximizing local benefits, and enhancing participation in policymaking. Future  research should focus on rural areas to address livelihood challenges and identify  potential policy gaps comprehensively.
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