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Slower and slower. How will neighbour's slow growth impact Thailand? | The Next Move EP23
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Thailand’s neighbouring countries are expected to grow slowly. With tight trade relations, will Thailand’s experts and trade surplus with CLMV get impacted?
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Dr. Nonarit Bisonyabut, Research Fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute, says that the impact to Thailand won’t be huge, but the country needs to modernise supply chains swiftly.
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Panurach Dumrongthai, Chairman of the Committee on Energy Crisis Management & Security Enhancement, notes that Thailand still has sufficient energy reserves, but solutions for tensions are still unclear.
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Watch The Nation's business programme, The Next Move, hosted by Franc Han Shih.
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[00:00] Introduction: An overview of the episode's main topics, focusing on the economic slowdown in CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) and the global energy crisis fueled by Middle East tensions.
[02:44] CLMV Economic Outlook: A summary of economic forecasts showing a broad-based slowdown across CLMV nations and how this is expected to impact Thailand's regional exports and investments.
[05:10] Trade Relations with Neighboring Economies: An interview with a TDRI research fellow explaining the mixed economic performances of CLMV countries and the specific political and developmental reasons behind Thailand's varying trade volumes with each nation.
[09:14] What Thailand Can Learn from Vietnam: A discussion on Vietnam's success in attracting high-value investments (such as EV software development) and its efficiency in public sector reform.
[14:23] Impact of US Section 301 Tariffs: A brief analysis of how US tariffs affect Thai exports and the necessity for Thailand to prove its domestic production capacity.
[15:37] Thailand's Energy Security Strategy: An interview with the Chairman of the Committee on Energy Crisis Management on shifting from passive observation to proactive forecasting to secure Thailand's fuel supply amid global disruptions.
[21:49] Current Oil Reserves and Strategic Planning: An assessment of Thailand's current oil stock (approximately 110 days of coverage) and discussions on the future need for a government-owned strategic petroleum reserve.
[24:16] Shipping Risks in the Red Sea: Analysis of the severe global risks posed by conflicts in the Middle East, specifically the potential closure of major shipping chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea route, and the Suez Canal.
[27:35] Conclusion: Episode wrap-up summarizing the key takeaways on modernizing regional supply chains and managing energy risks.
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#CLMV #Trump #Energy
Slower and slower. How will neighbour's slow growth impact Thailand? | The Next Move EP23
.
Thailand’s neighbouring countries are expected to grow slowly. With tight trade relations, will Thailand’s experts and trade surplus with CLMV get impacted?
.
Dr. Nonarit Bisonyabut, Research Fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute, says that the impact to Thailand won’t be huge, but the country needs to modernise supply chains swiftly.
.
Panurach Dumrongthai, Chairman of the Committee on Energy Crisis Management & Security Enhancement, notes that Thailand still has sufficient energy reserves, but solutions for tensions are still unclear.
.
Watch The Nation's business programme, The Next Move, hosted by Franc Han Shih.
.
[00:00] Introduction: An overview of the episode's main topics, focusing on the economic slowdown in CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) and the global energy crisis fueled by Middle East tensions.
[02:44] CLMV Economic Outlook: A summary of economic forecasts showing a broad-based slowdown across CLMV nations and how this is expected to impact Thailand's regional exports and investments.
[05:10] Trade Relations with Neighboring Economies: An interview with a TDRI research fellow explaining the mixed economic performances of CLMV countries and the specific political and developmental reasons behind Thailand's varying trade volumes with each nation.
[09:14] What Thailand Can Learn from Vietnam: A discussion on Vietnam's success in attracting high-value investments (such as EV software development) and its efficiency in public sector reform.
[14:23] Impact of US Section 301 Tariffs: A brief analysis of how US tariffs affect Thai exports and the necessity for Thailand to prove its domestic production capacity.
[15:37] Thailand's Energy Security Strategy: An interview with the Chairman of the Committee on Energy Crisis Management on shifting from passive observation to proactive forecasting to secure Thailand's fuel supply amid global disruptions.
[21:49] Current Oil Reserves and Strategic Planning: An assessment of Thailand's current oil stock (approximately 110 days of coverage) and discussions on the future need for a government-owned strategic petroleum reserve.
[24:16] Shipping Risks in the Red Sea: Analysis of the severe global risks posed by conflicts in the Middle East, specifically the potential closure of major shipping chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea route, and the Suez Canal.
[27:35] Conclusion: Episode wrap-up summarizing the key takeaways on modernizing regional supply chains and managing energy risks.
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#CLMV #Trump #Energy
