economy
07 Jun 11, Kasikorn Research Center, Thailand.
Logistics system is the infrastructure that is vital to Thailand's economy greatly. Since it is a field that supports economic activity in many areas. And will affect the competitiveness of the country. But it must be admitted that progress in the development of the logistics of Thailand implemented rather slowly. Costs logistics of Thailand is high. While the logistics side near the full capacity over the next few years.Logistics management plan is a pressing issue that the new government should be to focus seriously. Considering the cost of logistics of Thailand. The Kasikorn Research Center estimated that Thailand There may be higher than 18 per cent of GDP in 2554, if it can reduce logistics costs down, every one percent of GDP, will cost the national economy up to 100,000 million baht per year.
Farmers Research Center Thailand perceived strategic infrastructure development, logistics of Thailand in the next 5 years should give priority to the development of "third position, three rail systems and network link road" consisting of the structure. Basic logistics below.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Development Project Step Second , because the development of such plans may be delayed from the planned one year subject to review plans for new developments. While passenger traffic through Suvarnabhumi Airport will exceed the capacity of 45 million passengers in 2555.
Laem Chabang Port Project Stage. 3 , which plans to develop open, implemented in 2562, but it is possible that during the year 2560 freight volumes may approach the capacity to accommodate the ports are available, including 10.8 million in the EU. Per year
West Coast deepwater development projects that also needed to be developed to support the growth of industry and Trade of Thailand. And reduce the risk of dependence on the exploitation of deep-sea port in Dawei in Myanmar.
Rapid transit project to optimize the speed of travel in Bangkok and reduce traffic congestion.And saves energy
Double Track Railway project , which would support the modified form of freight from road to rail. Which is a form of transport that has a lower cost and also shipping in volume.
High-speed rail project , but the development may require high investments. It should be considered a priority. The cost of the project And forms an appropriate source of investment.
The road network linked with the development of road links to the region. This helps to shorten the distance and time in transit. Including the development of secondary roads to link the main routes and other forms of transport.
However, the development of infrastructure, logistics have to take some time to contribute to the reduction of logistics costs. Including appeals to the modified form of affordable transportation and a lower cost, thus a challenge for the new government to provide the infrastructure logistics of Thailand to support activity. Economy to grow up Under time constraints and budget. As well as creating clarity and continuity of policy.
The government may need a national strategy for the development of logistics obvious.Integration between government agencies and the private sector involved. As well as the federal agency that oversees planning logistics. And pushing for concrete results. The development of logistics operations to Thailand in the same direction.