Gulf of Thailand
Coverage of Gulf of Thailand in the Nexus archive.
- Gulf of Thailand’s untapped energy could fuel SE Asia’s growth
Cambodia and Thailand have unresolved a 25-year dispute over a shared area in the Gulf of Thailand, hindering the development of significant energy resources. The region faces high energy costs and increasing demand, making the underdevelopment of these resources seem impractical.
- Can Thailand, Cambodia unlock massive oil and gas reserves?
An estimated $300 billion in oil and gas reserves is located under overlapping territory in the Gulf of Thailand. Cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia is complicated by political tensions over a separate land border dispute.
- Cambodia starts UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia has initiated a compulsory conciliation process under international law to resolve a maritime boundary dispute with Thailand, following Thailand's unilateral termination of a 2001 agreement. The process aims to address overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand.
- Budget cuts leave Thailand’s twin-sea navy at risk of falling behind
Thailand’s navy faces challenges due to budget cuts while managing security across the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The 2023 white paper highlights its strategic role in overseeing busy shipping lanes, offshore energy interests, and regional trade routes.