ANALYZE POLICIES STRATEGIES AND IMPACTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES IN THE BORDER AREA OF THAILAND NONG KHAI PROVINCE

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Abstract

This research is qualitative research with objectives: 1) to analyze policy, 2) to analyze strategies, and 3) to study the impact of the development of special economic zones on the Thai border area. Nong Khai Province Use qualitative research.  Examples include government representatives. Local leaders Local operators and citizens or public networks 20 people set a specific sample size. Collect data with in-depth interviews and small group meetings using interview forms and small group meeting notes. Synthesize data using SWOT Analysis methods

Research findings: Policy on the development of special economic zones in the Thai border area Nong Khai Province found that the strength in the development of the area is Nong Khai, which has a strong point, which is a province with production capacity, weakness is that agricultural products production still uses the same production technology, and the opportunity is that the Mekong River is a water source. Cost There are obstacles, namely, the long-term border areas cause obstacles to maintain peace. Strategies for developing special economic zones in the Thai border area Nong Khai Province found that strategies were formulated according to development strategies, namely The proactive strategy consists of developing a infrastructure system for infrastructure. defensive strategy There is a development of infrastructure in the agricultural sector. remedial strategy Organic agriculture is promoted. The reactive strategy that needs to be improved is to increase efficiency in border area management. The impact of the development of special economic zones in the Thai border area In Nong Khai Province, it was found that there were positive impacts on the economy, on the social aspect, and on the negative effects on the economy, on the social aspect and on the law. Politics and Security environmental Customs, traditions, utilities Public health, labor, conflict in resource management.