The Ministry of Transport of Thailand is pressing ahead with plans for connectivity projects linking Thailand with neighbouring countries, in a move which should generate more investment opportunities and increase tourist arrivals.Thailand also plans to develop 25 border provinces, turning them into new gateways, whether by land, air or sea. And if all cross-border areas were turned into active gateways, the country would be able to link with China and India – and also beyond southern Thailand.Apart from the tourism dimension, aside from air and land transport projects, the ministry as well plans to improve existing seaports and seek investment in a bid to boost marine connectivity in order to draw more investment to Thailand. Credit and view full story at The Nation
