Mekong subregion connectivity: the path to prosperity
Thailand has a crucial role to play in bridging the gaps that still remain, says central Bank Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob
Driven by international trade, foreign direct investment, and global and regional production networks, economic integration in the Greater Mekong subregion [GMS] has strengthened at a pace faster than expected. Over the past decade, the share of intra-regional trade within the GMS to total trade volumes has doubled to stand at around 8 per cent. This is why I truly believe that the GMS will continue to be an ideal choice for regional and global investors, and Thailand stands ready to connect businesses wishing to benefit from this vibrant subregion.