Hassan, Mohamad Ghozali and Prapinit, Pichit and Netsangsee, Radasa and Melan, Mustakim (2020) Effectiveness on cross border trades between Thailand, Lao Pdr, Vietnam and China. International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM), 9 (4). pp. 658-662. ISSN 2050-7399

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Abstract

This study investigates on the effectiveness of present cross border trades at Loei District checkpoint of North East in Thailand to Lao PDR, Vietnam and China. It also examines on the regional economic connectivity of supply chain in Thailand and neighboring countries especially for Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) Programme. It also explores on the readiness of road infrastructure, cross border facilities, customs, regulations, usage of technology and other obligations to the wider scope. It also focuses on the trading of retail goods for household consumption and wholesale merchandises. This is a quantitative research and the surveys were conducted among 300 respondents which include transporters, entrepreneurs, government, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders. The findings of the research revealed on the certain actions need to be taken for future improvement at border checkpoint. This includes on improvement on the of customs inspection, readiness of the infrastructure, suitability in rules and regulations and the understanding of usage of technologies in the department of Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) at cross border areas.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cross border, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China Economic Connectivity, Consumer Goods Supply chain and ICQS.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	School of Technology Management & Logistics
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	09 Sep 2020 07:03
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2020 07:03
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/27433

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