The Development of the Transportation Model for the Thai Entrepreneur’s Achievement in the Transportation of Goods to LAO People’s Democratic Republic

Abstract

This research had an objective to study the development of the transportation model to create Thai entrepreneurs’ achievement in goods transportation to the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Mixed method research was conducted. Qualitative research was divided into 3 steps. (1) In-depth interview was used with Thai entrepreneurs and group interview was used with the total of 12 officials from government agencies in the Lao PDR. (2) Focus group was organized for 6 experts involved in the transportation of goods in Thailand and Lao PDR. Then, the results were analyzed according to the objectives of the research. (3) The results of in-depth interviews were processed into Action Research by real transportation test in order to enhance the firmness and completeness of the research work from 12 people. It was found that the most effective route was the route from Rama II Road in Bangkok, Thailand to Chaiya Buri of Lao PDR, and there were issues that needed to be developed. Firstly, Thai government had to encourage Lao people to use products made in Thailand. Secondly, the government supported transportation entrepreneurs to have an access to fund sources with low interest in order to have liquidity in business operations. Thirdly, communication technology systems had to be developed to share networks with Lao people. Finally, the practical policy of cooperation should be made by both Thai and Lao governments.