"So, we are interested in what we call the 'soft connectivity', the software for the people, the rules and regulations. "Things like connectivity, maritime security, economic integration and especially connectivity link through the northeast," he said. "But also emphasising on maritime and air connectivity because only one dimension is not enough. "To be honest, we are not rich countries and to do that, it's not a political act, it's also an economic act," he said. "In Thailand, we make so much money from border trade with Malaysia, with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

Source: Economic Times January 21, 2018 09:00 UTC