Thailand and ADB

The country operations business plan (COBP), 2020–2022 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Thailand will be a bridge to fill the gap between the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2013–2016 and the forthcoming CPS, 2020–2024. ADB’s COBP lays the foundation for the expected strategic directions of the forthcoming CPS. It also maintains consistency with three strategic directions and four program areas of ADB’s CPS, 2013–2016, all of which still remain fully relevant and valid.

This study looks into the role of special economic zones in strengthening competitiveness of economic corridors in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

The country operations business plan (COBP), 2019−2021 for Thailand is the third COBP in bridging a temporary gap between the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2013−2016, and the forthcoming CPS, 2020−2024.

The COBP, 2019−2021 is fully consistent with the direction of the Strategy 2030,3 adopting an approach to respond to Thailand’s specific needs as an upper-middle income country and focusing on areas such as tackling climate change, making cities more livable and strengthening regional cooperation and integration.  

The Thailand country operations business plan (COBP), 2018–2020 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is the second COBP bridging a temporary gap between the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2013–2016, and the forthcoming CPS, 2019–2023.

This paper assesses the current configuration of GMS economic corridors and proposes their extensions and realignments.

The country operations business plan (COBP), 2017–2019 for Thailand maintains consistency with the strategic direction and core program areas of the CPS, 2013–2016, which remains valid. The CPS, 2013–2016 supports Thailand’s Eleventh National Economic and Social Development Plan, 2012–2016, and fully aligns with ADB's Midterm Review of Strategy 2020.

This energy sector assessment, strategy, and road map (ASR) documents the current assessment and strategic investment priorities of ADB and the governments of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in the energy sector.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) country operations business plan (COBP), 2016–2018 for Thailand is consistent with the strategic thrust and core program areas of the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2013–2016, which remains valid.

The country operations business plan (COBP), 2015–2017 for Thailand  is consistent and aligned with the strategic thrust of the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2013–2016. It takes into account government priorities that are evolving to assist Thailand in achieving high, inclusive, and sustainable rapid economic growth, leading to reduced inequality and higher income status.

This report identifies key challenges facing Thailand’s private sector and the related role of government, as the basis for ADB's medium-term country partnership strategy for private sector development.