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
KilometersScale 1 : 13,000,000
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GIS Mapping by :
Asia PacificProjects Inc.
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30°
25°
20°
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95° 100° 105° 110°
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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