Energy Challenges for Thailand: An Overview

Chaivongvilan, S; Sharma, D; Sandu, S

Energy Challenges for Thailand: An Overview

Chaivongvilan, S Sharma, D

Sandu, S

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Publisher:: Greater Mekong Subregion Academic And Research Network
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: GMSARN International Journal, 2008, 2 (2), pp. 53 - 60
Issue Date:: 2008-01

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dc.contributor.author	Chaivongvilan, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Sharma, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9421-7774	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Sandu, S	en_US
dc.date.issued	2008-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	GMSARN International Journal, 2008, 2 (2), pp. 53 - 60	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1905-9094	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/15399
dc.description.abstract	Thailand is one of the most dynamic countries in South-east Asia. Energy has traditionally played a vital role in its economic growth. Currently, over 50% of the energy consumption in Thailand is imported. The energy demands are expected to increase by approximately 4.5% per year over the next decade. The future economic prosperity is, therefore, dependent on the provision of adequate energy. In order to ensure such provision, effective national energy policies would be needed. This is likely to be a challenging task. This paper examines if the current energy policies are adequate to meet this challenge. The examination reveals that the current policies are not adequate. This paper further recommends the need to develop a comprehensive framework that could be used to analyse the economy-wide impacts which could provide guidance for the development of appropriate energy policies.	en_US
dc.publisher	Greater Mekong Subregion Academic And Research Network	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	GMSARN International Journal	en_US
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dc.title	Energy Challenges for Thailand: An Overview	en_US
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Abstract:

Thailand is one of the most dynamic countries in South-east Asia. Energy has traditionally played a vital role in its economic growth. Currently, over 50% of the energy consumption in Thailand is imported. The energy demands are expected to increase by approximately 4.5% per year over the next decade. The future economic prosperity is, therefore, dependent on the provision of adequate energy. In order to ensure such provision, effective national energy policies would be needed. This is likely to be a challenging task. This paper examines if the current energy policies are adequate to meet this challenge. The examination reveals that the current policies are not adequate. This paper further recommends the need to develop a comprehensive framework that could be used to analyse the economy-wide impacts which could provide guidance for the development of appropriate energy policies.

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