News Forum - Calls for action on Chinese investments in Thailand

[Thaiger]

The new Government of Thailand is facing calls to swiftly address the growing perception that Chinese products and investments pose a threat to Thai interests. This sentiment, if left unchecked, could harm Thailand’s export and tourism sectors. President of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management and an expert on the Chinese and US economies, Sompop Manarungsan, … …

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[ChrisS]

1 hour ago, Thaiger said:

The new Government of Thailand is facing calls to swiftly address the growing perception that Chinese products and investments pose a threat to Thai interests.

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Looks like China has issued its instructions to the 'government' of Thailand.

[EdwardV]

4 hours ago, Thaiger said:

The new Government of Thailand is facing calls to swiftly address the growing perception that Chinese products and investments pose a threat to Thai interests. 

Maybe it's not really a "perception" but instead a reality? Thailand is an export driven economy, and in fact heavily depends on exports to fund the budget. However, its balance of trade with China is massively upside down and the problem is growing. There is no level of increased tourism from China which makes economic sense budget wise.