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099 9 _aAIT Diss. no.DS-24-02
100 1 _aWorrawoot Jumlongnark
245 1 0 _aCross-border energy trade with Laos :
_bperceived benefits, policy participation, and the impacts on local livelihoods in Nong Khai, Thailand
260 _aPathum Thani, Thailand :
_bAsian Institute of Technology,
_c2024
300 _a250 leaves :
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490 1 _aDissertation ;
_vno. DS-24-02
500 _aA dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Development and Sustainability
502 _aThesis (Ph.D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024
520 _aCross-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.
651 0 _aLaos
_xCommerce
_zThailand
651 0 _aThailand
_xCommerce
_zLaos
650 0 _aEnergy policy
_zLaos
650 0 _aEnergy policy
_zThailand
700 1 _aTsusaka, Takuji W.,
_eChairperson
700 0 _aThi, Phuoc Lai Nguyen,
_eCo-chairperson
700 0 _aVilas Nitivattananon,
_eExamination Committee
700 1 _aPramanik, Malay,
_eExamination Committee
710 2 _aRoyal Thai Government Fellowship,
_eScholarship Donor
710 2 _aAIT Scholarships,
_eScholarship Donor
810 2 _aAsian Institute of Technology.
_tDissertation ;
_vno. DS-24-02
856 4 0 _3Full-Text
_uhttp://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B22590
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