By Erich Parpart

 

The opening of the Kunming-Vientiane high speed rail network could bring opportunity to Thailand’s North East but government negotiators must be wary of pitfalls and problems should they expose the region to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

 

Thailand should be especially vigilant of China’s non-tariff barriers that could impair Thailand’s ability to export through the rail line.

 

Opportunity abound but caution necessary

 

Pavida Pananond, an Associate Professor of International Business at Thammasat University, said that the recently opened Kunming-Vientiane railway could provide many development opportunities for Thailand’s northeast and become a gateway for the country to join this regional rail network.

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/36703/chinese-high-speed-trains-bring-destruction-for-thai-farmers/

 

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Common...its all sinophobia...CCP is nice to everyone....ask HK, Taiwan,Phillipines, India, Vietnam, Srilanka and many other devil countries which keep grudge with CCP. CCP just want to trade and grab territory...nothing wrong with that if you are strong and others are fool.

The problem is Thailand is already becoming reliant on China but China is ruthless and will take advantage of any country especially weak ones.

Just now, Geoffggi said:

The problem is Thailand is already becoming reliant on China but China is ruthless and will take advantage of any country especially weak ones.

They create that reliance by opening up their markets and then having that power over you - they can play on the fact that you can't switch sales of Durian to other countries quick enough to avoid it spoiling. The world needs to get really tough with Xi's China.

Chinese high speed trains bring destruction for Thai farmers...

 

Not only to the farmers but to All Thais

 

Can't let it go, have to say it ... couple years ago when it all started, we (some of us here at TV) told you (Thais) to be careful with what to wish for... now don't come back crying ouyt the blues.... you were warned... We Told You So  555

 

1 hour ago, RandiRona said:

Common...its all sinophobia...CCP is nice to everyone....ask HK, Taiwan,Phillipines, India, Vietnam, Srilanka and many other devil countries which keep grudge with CCP. CCP just want to trade and grab territory...nothing wrong with that if you are strong and others are fool.

many other ones come to mind..... many  African countries and some South & Central America

21 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

many other ones come to mind..... many  African countries and some South & Central America

Yes but since Thai may not able to relate it to them, I gave them examples closer to them but as you and I know that Thai politicians arent known to have a spine and lack strategic vision. Phillipine just bought Brahmos missile from India to deter CCP from their nefarious intention in South China sea and what Thailand is doing is purchasing submarines from China??

36 minutes ago, RandiRona said:

Yes but since Thai may not able to relate it to them, I gave them examples closer to them but as you and I know that Thai politicians arent known to have a spine and lack strategic vision. Phillipine just bought Brahmos missile from India to deter CCP from their nefarious intention in South China sea and what Thailand is doing is purchasing submarines from China??

Relax. This is topic is about economic competition and opportunities from the HS train. Not war and peace. 

9 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Relax. This is topic is about economic competition and opportunities from the HS train. Not war and peace. 

Some folks response to the mere mention of 'China' is purely Pavlovian

Any "deal" involving China and another country will and can only result in catastrophe for the other nation. Once you let the Chinese in, it's over. 

5 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

The problem is Thailand is already becoming reliant on China but China is ruthless and will take advantage of any country especially weak ones.

Not forgetting dysfunctional ones..

Thailands about to get hit big time when this railway starts bringing in cheap Chinese products.

53 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

..starts bringing in cheap Chinese products.

They are already here ???? 

4 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Relax. This is topic is about economic competition and opportunities from the HS train. Not war and peace. 

Unfortunately China has rearmed to the point that through military action it can sink the world economy. HS train is only a small part of its hegemonist policy.

From linked full articles:

 

Prapat Panyachatraksa, chairman of the National Farmers Council, told local news in December that he was “worried” that Chinese products are “flooding in” but the Thai government was not setting up any defense measures.

On the other hand, Beijing was imposing many strict non-tariff barriers on Thai products, he said.

...

Commerce minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on January 15 that Thai fruits cannot be sent to China via the railway because the route only accepts ores, rubber and cassava into the mainland at the moment.

36 minutes ago, Tarteso said:

They are already here ???? 

Always room for more...

I’d like to think China is harmless, and can lend a helping hand to lesser nations—but I know better.  Just hope lesser nations also know better.

Chinese high speed trains bring destruction for Thais

6 hours ago, Mavideol said:

many other ones come to mind..... many  African countries and some South & Central America

Xi is an equal opportunity despot. He is willing to plunder regardless of race, gender, creed, or religion. After all, if you plan to run the world then you have to, you know, run the World.

So, how is Chinese produce compared to Thai?

 

Will it have less chemicals, pesticides, hormones, etc?

Prices drop, minor really, compared to the impact the horde will have.  Those coming on planes were bad enough, the numbers on trains will dwarf that.  Once their masters allow them to travel of course.

More and more I get the feeling that Xi is worser than the dictator in the years about '35-'45 last century.

I'm wrong?

11 hours ago, webfact said:

non-tariff barriers

Thailand wants to tax everyone imports while getting a free ride.

 

Import taxes are very high here making even the most meager imported goods out of the reach of the common consumers.

4 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

From linked full articles:

 

Prapat Panyachatraksa, chairman of the National Farmers Council, told local news in December that he was “worried” that Chinese products are “flooding in” but the Thai government was not setting up any defense measures.

On the other hand, Beijing was imposing many strict non-tariff barriers on Thai products, he said.

...

Commerce minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on January 15 that Thai fruits cannot be sent to China via the railway because the route only accepts ores, rubber and cassava into the mainland at the moment.

This is what happens when the Chinese immigrants cease to be just a merchant class but actually take over and make policy.

4 hours ago, Isaan sailor said:

I’d like to think China is harmless, and can lend a helping hand to lesser nations—but I know better.  Just hope lesser nations also know better.

Likely the bribery by officials to get rich and put the needs of the country after that. This is a worldwide problem.

9 hours ago, Stocky said:

Some folks response to the mere mention of 'China' is purely Pavlovian

True but it brings business page views and comments. It is better for the business to post news which contain:

 

* China 

* Anutin (this one scores high)

* Prayut (not as good as Anutin)

* Sinovac (guaranteed 3 pages of comments and slurs)

* 4 Indians, 4 Straws, one beer ( sounds like a western movie title)

* Rude Russians

* Arabs (these seem not to get much into the news lately)

* Nigerians ( they are all into scams)

* Refugees in boats taking over 

* Somchai misbehaving and not respecting the Big Boss - this one is a generic and always available

 

The only country that seems to have dealt with this monster successfully is India. It's time other Asian countries team up with India to counter the growing threat of China in the region

1 hour ago, MrJ2U said:

Thailand wants to tax everyone imports while getting a free ride.

 

Import taxes are very high here making even the most meager imported goods out of the reach of the common consumers.

Can you disclose what did you import and how much import tax did you pay?

If it was from Asian country there are special forms that allow you import with zero tax or almost zero.. 

Even if from non-Asian country, there are commodities with also very low tax, e.g. , some raw material.  

BTW, do you know an import-tax-free country?

6 minutes ago, SunnyWorld said:

The only country that seems to have dealt with this monster successfully is India. It's time other Asian countries team up with India to counter the growing threat of China in the region

Do you mean the ACFTA (ASEAN-China Free Trade Area)? How does it counter the China threat?

And what about AIFTA (ASEAN-India Free Trade area)?

 

17 minutes ago, SunnyWorld said:

The only country that seems to have dealt with this monster successfully is India. It's time other Asian countries team up with India to counter the growing threat of China in the region

And how it handled China?

 

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sinoindia-trade-at-record-125-billion-amid-border-tension-deficit-widens-101642180809440.html

 

Record mutual trade and record trade deficit.

Chinese tomatoes at 20 baht a kilo - bring them in! Last time I was in Makro Samui the tomatoes were between 70 and 140 bahts a kilo.  The Chinese tomatoes are probably as crappy as the Thai tomatoes, but at least are way cheaper.