The future of transportation in Thailand and potential for mobility transformation

By Panun Prachuabmoh, Country Chairman, the Shell Company of Thailand Limited

For centuries, Thailand has played a pivotal role in Asia as a hub for transport and connectivity, both internally through the development of urban and rural networks, and externally by linking neighbouring countries. It is therefore not surprising that considerations concerning mobility should play such a prominent role in debates on the shape and pace of social and economic development in the country.

While the spread of the coronavirus has had a major and as yet unquantified impact on mobility trends across Asia, there is much to be optimistic about when considering the future of transportation and mobility in…