1.Explain trends and patterns of outward FDI from Thailand to the Loa PDR
2.Examine motives of outward FDI from Thailand to the Loa PDR
3.Describe and assesse determinants of outward FDI from Thailand to the Lao PDR based on Firm-specific-advantages (FSAs) and country-specific advantages (CSAs) framework (or FSAs/CSAs framework). Then explain how these factors affecting investment level and decision of the following types of MNEs
(1)Thai MNEs continue to invest in Lao PDR
(a) Well-performed MNEs
(b) Not well-performed MNEs
(2)Thai MNEs disinvest from Loa PDR
4.Demonstrate policy implications and provide suggestions to related parties including public and/or private organization involved in supporting outward FDI from Thailand and inward FDI in the Lao PDR, and Thai MNEs already invested in or plan to invest in the Loa PDR
