By negotiating Port Connectivity, the countries around
the Bay of Bengal can facilitate the movement of goods
between their ports and the passage of ships
between them.
Land Connectivity
Realize key projects under the BIMSTEC Master Plan
for Transport Connectivity through negotiations on
BIMSTEC MVA. This will make it easier for people to
travel between and among Member States and will also
support projects that link India, Myanmar and Thailand
by land routes.
Digital Connectivity
This is done through the development of Infrastructure
that enhances technology usage, focusing on using
digital technology to achieve added value, reduce costs,
and efficient time in doing business.
Grid Connectivity
Energy is a fundamental factor for production and
industry. This could be in line with the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG)
Economy Model by promoting the use of renewable
energy as well as biomass energy widely at the
grassroots level, pursuant to the implementation of
the Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment
of Electrical Interconnection under BIMSTEC.
People-to-People Contact
BIMSTEC is unique in its ‘people’ whose Member
States share historical, traditional, and cultural
bonds that are the cornerstone of building trust
and the adoption of policies in a sustainable
and balanced manner.
Thailand as a Chair of BIMSTEC
At the 5th BIMSTEC Summit on 30 March 2022, Thailand assumed
the BIMSTEC Chairmanship for the period 2022–2023. Thailand
is the Lead Country in the Connectivity Sector. It works to promote
cooperation in the fields of infrastructure, transportation, energy,
digitalization, marketing rules, and the lives of people.
Action Plan and Benefits for Thai People
1. Host important meetings
Leading to employment opportunities and capacity building
of the private sector to meet international standards.
2. Utilize and engage in international cooperation opportunities
Initiate international cooperation through negotiations
and initiatives for socio-economic development.
3. Enhance the potential of Thai people
Cascade the concept of the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG)
Economy Model, which plays an important role in improving
the quality of life of Thai people.
4. Promote connectivity in accordance with Master Plan for Transport Connectivity
Support transportation routes that link the Eastern
Economic Corridor (EEC) to the Andaman Sea, from
the Eastern Region to the Southern Region of Thailand.
5. Connect trade and production to supply chains.
Driving negotiations on the BIMSTEC Free Trade Area, which is a group
of countries that owns large economic markets with a combined
population of more than 1.5 billion people.
