Transforming Thailand into a Regional Transport Powerhouse
H.E. Saksayam Chidchob
Minister of Transport, Thailand
The ABLF Talks Live | The ABLF City | September 7, 2021
Speaker Introduction
H.E. Saksayam Chidchob has served as Thailand’s Minister of Transport since 2019. A seasoned politician with a distinguished career spanning over two decades, he has led the Ministry through transformative infrastructure development, championing landmark initiatives such as the Southern Land Bridge and high-speed rail projects. With a background in political science and public service, and born into a family deeply rooted in Thailand’s political history, H.E. Chidchob has emerged as a progressive voice driving Thailand’s ambition to become Southeast Asia’s premier logistics and transportation hub.
Moderator: Resham Kotecha, Policy and Strategy Specialist, UK
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Date: September 7, 2021
Event: The ABLF Talks, hosted virtually at the ABLF City
Executive Summary
At the ABLF Talks Live session, Minister Chidchob outlined Thailand’s bold transport modernization agenda, built around integrated multimodal infrastructure, regional connectivity, and smart, sustainable development. From sea and rail to air and digital systems, Thailand is pursuing a 20-year master plan aimed at positioning itself as an economic and logistics gateway between East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Under his stewardship, the Ministry of Transport is also leveraging artificial intelligence, GPS data, and smart infrastructure to boost efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance safety across all transport modalities.
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Strategic Vision for Thailand’s Transport Future
Thailand’s transport strategy (2018–2037) envisions a seamless, safe, and sustainable network connecting local and international nodes. The Ministry is committed to laying the foundation for global integration through expansive highway corridors, multimodal logistics zones, and innovative urban transit systems. Through partnerships and technology, Thailand is accelerating efforts to meet growing demand while elevating its role in ASEAN’s economic ecosystem.
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