The Gulf of Thailand's Hidden Trillion: Why Petty Nationalism Trumps Regional Prosperity The irony in the Gulf of Thailand is almost palpable.
Diesel prices have skyrocketed, threatening the livelihoods of fishermen and crippling a vital industry.
Meanwhile, beneath those same waters lies an estimated $300 billion worth of untapped natural gas and oil reserves that has been locked away for over two decades due to a border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand.