
Could Thailand Reshape Asia Despite Its Chronic Instability?
Economics Explained
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Thailand's Economic Evolution and Global Trade Relations
This chapter delves into Thailand's evolution as a crucial trade center after the Suez Canal's opening, emphasizing its rise as a major rice exporter. It further examines the economic changes post-1980s, driven by the Plaza Accord, that shifted Thailand from an agrarian to an export-oriented economy.
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