Thailand By: Bethany Cody

Thailand Thailand is located near the Indian Ocean. It borders Vietnam, Cambodia and Burma. The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.

What are the energy needs for the country? Thailand’s energy needs are very high because Thailand uses a lot of electricity. Since the mid 1960s, Thailand has constructed more than forty major dams for power generation and irrigation, resulting in significant opposition amongst rural communities.

Thailand’s energy is controlled by?.. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Thailand is a state enterprise that owns and manages the majority of Thailand's electricity generation capacity, as well as the nation's transmission network.

In what ways does the country get electric power? In some parts of Thailand, they build dams for energy. Thailand also uses hydropower to get energy for electricity.

Is the country a net importer or exporter of electricity? The economy of Thailand is a newly industrialized economy. It is a heavily export-dependent economy, with exports accounting for more than two thirds of gross domestic product (GDP). Thai energy planners are planning to import hydropower from neighboring Laos,Province of China, and Burma - where community opposition is better.

Is pollution a factor because of this country’s energy demands? There is some pollution problems but Thailand is looking for a better way to decrease the risk of pollution.

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