Thailand and Malaysia Accelerate Border Cooperation, Targeting US$30 Billion in Trade by 2027
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Thailand and Malaysia are discussing border cooperation to further develop connectivity between the two countries. Both sides agree that working together will make travel and the transport of goods more convenient and faster.
One of the key projects that both countries are accelerating is the construction of the Second Friendship Bridge. This bridge will help reduce traffic congestion at the border and make the transport of goods between the two countries easier. In addition, both sides are also discussing the restoration of the railway linking Thailand and Malaysia.
These developments are in line with the economic goals that both countries have set, aiming to increase the value of bilateral trade to US$30 billion by 2027. Border and transport cooperation is therefore considered a key factor that will help achieve this goal.
For people and businesses in Thailand, the progress of these projects may affect trade and travel in the southern region in the long term. However, the details of the plans and the timeline for implementation still need to be monitored going forward.
Sources: thestandard.co
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