The The Greater Mekong Greater Mekong

Subregion Subregion

Development Development PotentialsPotentials

The The Greater Mekong Greater Mekong

Subregion Subregion

Development Development PotentialsPotentials

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Mekong Mekong River River BasinBasin

Six Six RiparianRiparianNationsNations

Mekong Mekong River River BasinBasin

Six Six RiparianRiparianNationsNations

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Longitudinal river profile of the Mekong Longitudinal river profile of the Mekong River from source to deltaRiver from source to delta

Longitudinal river profile of the Mekong Longitudinal river profile of the Mekong River from source to deltaRiver from source to delta

Vertical drop in the river is about 4,500m in China; the river drops only about 500m over the remaining 2,600km to the South China Sea.

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Thailand

Land area: 513 thou sq km

Population: 65.8 M

GDP per capita: US$3,133

Cambodia

Land area: 181 thou sq km

Population: 14.1 M

GDP per capita: US$510

Myanmar

Land area: 677 thou sq km

Population: 54.8 M

GDP per capita: US$255 (2005)

People’s Republic of China

Land area: 633 thou sq km

Population: 97.3 M

GDP per capita: US$1,135

(figures for Yunnan and Guangxi only)

Viet Nam

Land area: 332 thou sq km

Population: 84.1 M

GDP per capita: US$724

Lao PDR

Land area: 237 thou sq km

Population: 5.7 M

GDP per capita: US$601The GMS in 2006

Land area: 2.6 M sq km

Population: 323 M

GDP per capita: US$1,453*

* excludes Myanmar

The Greater Mekong Subregion The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)(GMS)

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Subregional Subregional Connectivity Connectivity in the GMS:in the GMS:

199219922006200620152015

Roads

Telecommunications

Power Transmission Line

Subregional Subregional Development TrendsDevelopment Trends

Intra-subregional connectivity especially in infrastructure will be improved and completed i.e. land transportation, telecoms & ICT, transmission lines and power grids

Building Economic Partnership within the RegionBuilding Economic Partnership within the Region

Thailand’s Regional Development Outlook

Thailand’s Regional Development Outlook

Strategic Location Strategic Location

Trade & Investment Openness

Trade & Investment Openness

Competitive EconomyCompetitive Economy

Enhanced Connectivity & Efficient Logistics

Enhanced Connectivity & Efficient Logistics

JDS – Stability & Security

IMT-GT – Avian Influenza Energy,

Natural Disaster and Earthquake Security

Strengthening Capacity by Promoting Subregional Cooperation

ACMECS -- Sister Cities Contract

Farming Narrowing Economic Gap

GMS -- Connectivity

Competitiveness Community

ASEAN Economic Community

BOT

Promoting the Promoting the GMS as a GMS as a Single Tourist Single Tourist DestinationDestination

2005: GMS Tourism 2005: GMS Tourism Sector Strategy Sector Strategy (2006-2015) – (2006-2015) –

1.1. Mekong River Mekong River CorridorCorridor

2.2. Golden TriangleGolden Triangle3.3. East-West CorridorEast-West Corridor4.4. Emerald TriangleEmerald Triangle5.5. Southern CoastalSouthern Coastal6.6. Green ClusterGreen Cluster7.7. Houphanh-Than-Hoa Houphanh-Than-Hoa

Oun La Tourism Oun La Tourism CircuitCircuit

8.8. Andaman Coast and Andaman Coast and IslandsIslands

10. Red River Valley10. Red River Valley11. Guangxi-North 11. Guangxi-North

Vietnam IslandsVietnam Islands

Yuxi

Vung Tau

Dung Quat

Quy Nhon

Nha Trang

Thap Cham

Phan Thiet

Vinh

Tanap

Dong Ha

Than Hoa

Nam Doth

Haiphong

Bei Hai

Da Nang

Hue

Cau Treo

Ngoc Hoi

Duc Co

Nam Can

Tay Trang

Pathein

Pyay

Kyeeni

Mandalay

Yatsouk

Loilem

Kengtung

Jinghong

Tachilek

Mae SaiChiang Kong

Nateuli

Mohan

Denchai

PhitsanulokMawlamyine

Nakhon Sawan

Bannet Narong

Tavoy

Nam Tok SuphanburiAyuttaya

Kanchanaburi

Petchaburi

Hua Hin

Prachuap Khiri Khan

Sattahip

Chunburi

Nakhon Ratchasima

Bua Yai

Khon Kaen

Nong Khai

ChongmekSurin

Trat

Koh Kong

Sihannoukville

Surat Thani

Svay Rieng

Kampong Cham

Stung Treng

Attapeau

Pak Mong

Vang Vieng

Xieng Khouang

Hoa Binh

Gejiu

Hekou

Nuihong

Kep

Lang Son

Myitkyina

Muse

Lashio

MangshiXiangyun

Chuxiong

Bigu

Baoxiu

Mohei

Budalin

ShanglinNapo

Bose

Tianlin

Xilin Hechi

Liuzhou

Guilin

Longsheng

Ziyuan

Zhongshan

Wuzhou

Laibin

Yulin

Dahua Yaozu

Guiyang

Dongxing

Pingxiang

Longzou

Daxing

Bagan

Ruili

Lijiang

Baoshan

Zhongdian

Siem Reap

Phuket

Udon Thani

Chiang Mai

Ben Nape

Ban Dong

Cham Toal

Ban Panghok

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10°

30°

25°

20°

15°

10°

30°

25°

20°

15°

95° 100° 105° 110°

95° 100° 105° 110°

Gulf of Thailand

Andaman Sea

Gulf of Tonkin

HANOI

VIENTIANE

BANGKOK

YANGON

PHNOM PENHHo Chi Minh

Nanning

Kunming

Poipet

MYANMAR

Yunnan Province PRCGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region PRC

Hat Yai

Dali

Tengchong

Menghai

Lao Cai

LAO PDR

CAMBODIA

Dao Phu Quoc

Mae Sot

Chiang Rai

BotenLuang Namtha

Louang Phrabang

Pak Tho

Songkhla

Ko Samui

Aranyaprathet

PhanomSarakham

Ha Tien

Kampot

Pakse

Mukdahan

Nakhon Phanom Thakhek

Na Duoung

Cai Lan

THAILAND

VIET NAM

Do Dau

Legend :

The Greater MekongSubregion

Priority Tourism Zones

Shoreline

Railway

Proposed Subregional Road

Major River Network

National Capital

City / Town

Nature/Adventure-based Tourism

Culture/Nature-based Tourism

Marine/River-based Tourism

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1. The Mekong River Corridor

11. Guangxi-Northeast Vietnam Karst Borderlands10. The Red River Valley9. Shangri-la/Tengchong/Myitkyina Cluster8. Andaman Coast and Islands7. Houaphanh-Thanh Hoa-Son La Tourism Circuit6. The Green Triangle5. The Southern Coastal Corridor4. Emerald Triangle3. East West Corridor2. The Golden Quadrangle

North-South Economic Corridor

East-West Economic Corridor

Southern Economic Corridor

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UbonRatchathani

Ayuthaya

SukhothaiSavannakhet

Ban Lao

Pakkading

Lao Bao

Na Meo

Simao

Ban Xayden

Huay Xai

Nong Haet

Source: GMS Tourism Sector Strategy (2006-2015)Source: GMS Tourism Sector Strategy (2006-2015)

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Why do we need GMS Why do we need GMS Cooperation?Cooperation?

Why do we need GMS Why do we need GMS Cooperation?Cooperation?

Connectivity Competitiveness Community Building

"The power grid needs to be developed in a coordinated manner through an operating agreement on power trade in order to move toward a competitive subregional electricity market for the GMS." (ADB)

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Direct Benefits of Power Direct Benefits of Power CooperationCooperation

Direct Benefits of Power Direct Benefits of Power CooperationCooperation

• Reduce national investment in the power reserves maintained to meet peak demand.

• Provide a more reliable supply of electricity. • Reduce operational costs in the power

sector. • Cut down on greenhouse gas emissions

and other pollutants. •Increase access for consumers to cheaper

and more environmentally friendly sources of electricity.

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Energy & PowerEnergy & PowerEnergy & PowerEnergy & Power Establish Energy Power Market - Power Grid - Power Trade Operating Agreement Cross Border Cooperation on

Alternative Energy i.e. Biofuels Hydropower & Others

Support Energy for the Poor i.e. Rural Electrification, Border Power Trade

Myanmar Hydro Potential

Thanlwin : 16,000 MW

MyanmarNatural Gas Potential

Yadana & Yetagun: 7.98 tcf

MalaysiaMalaysiaPower ExchangePower ExchangeExisting 300 MWExisting 300 MWFuture 300 MWFuture 300 MW

Oil & Gas in JDAOil & Gas in JDA5 tcf (Thai Share)5 tcf (Thai Share)

Lao PDRHydro Potential

Mekong Tributaries : 5,000 MW

Thailand’s Energy Infrastructure: Cooperation with Neighboring

Countries