An Input-Output Table of the Cluster of Provincesin the Mid-South of Thailand

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University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Journal
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Chulalongkorn University Printing House
University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
Date Issued
2008
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University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Journal Editorial Office
Abstract
In this research, I/O tables for a cluster of provinces in Thailandûs mid-south have beencomposed to analyze the economy for the five provinces of Satun, Phattalung, Trang,Nakornsrithamarat and Songkhla. The tables can be classified into two ways, namely anI/O table of 58 input activities for provinces, and of 16 input activities for the cluster ofprovinces. These tables can be used to analyze the structure of the input within theseprovinces, import items and distribution to other provinces, including the industrialpotential of each province. The I/O tables show the structure of output uses that determinessources, value and flow of goods produced in one province that become an input andgoods consumed in the other provinces. Ultimately, analysis can be made of the industrialpotential in the cluster of provinces in Thailandûs mid-south. Thus the tables can show theamount of output dependency and trade relationships between the provinces. From theresearch, it was concluded that the economic viability of the five clustered provinceswould be enhanced if they co-operate more closely on becoming self-sufficient, and reducetheir dependency on imports.
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0125-2437
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Bibliographic Citation
Aat Pisanwanich (2008) An Input-Output Table of the Cluster of Provincesin the Mid-South of Thailand. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Journal Vol.28 No.2.
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