| Author | Witchuda Chummee |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-98-64 |
| Subject(s) | Privatization--Thailand
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration. School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-98-64 |
| Abstract | This paper is to address the potential of privatizing the Electricity Generating
Authority of Thailand (EGA T), a state-owned enterprise in Thailand, to cope with
the changing environment and the global trend toward privatization in power supply
industry.
Privatization is no longer a social option; it is an economic imperative. Privatization
provides significant benefits to individual shareholders and consumers as it becomes
more consumer responsive. Moreover, privatization has shown to benefit the economy
and the country in general. This paper is to analyze the privatization program of
EGAT which aims at partial private ownership by allowing the private sector to
participate in the provision and management of power supply. Background information
of electricity and power supply industry, its characteristics and operating environment,
global and regional outlook are explored. Environmental scanning including current
energy and electricity situation in Thailand is also studied to reflect the feasibility of
privatization program. This paper also deals with private power participation plan and
process, obstacles and difficulties confronting EGAT. Privatization process and steps
are discovered and analyzed accordingly.
Concerning the EGAT's privatization, political will and support from the government
body, cooperation between public and private sectors must be encouraged. EGAT's
plan on privatization must relate with government policies and social as well as
economic factors while ensuring that all stakeholders' interest is taken into account. |
| Year | 1998 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-98-64 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Johri, Lalit M. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Swierczek, Fredric W. ;Truong Quang |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1998 |