One Bridge, Two Towns and Three Countries: Anticipatory Geopolitics in the Greater Mekong Subregion

摘要: The proposed bridge between Chiang Khong and Houay Xay will form the remaining crucial link of Asian Highway 3, connecting Bangkok to Kunming, a project highly anticipated in Greater Mekong Subregion's (GMS) development. With China funding half cost bridge, it signifies strong player economic borderland. article seeks uncover locals' thoughts feelings raise awareness ‘voices’ from Thai-Lao border relation further destinations serve. local perceptions are used provide comprehension anticipatory cross-border geopolitical relations China. Drawing on concepts critical geopolitics, anti-geopolitics geoeconomics, concludes by underscoring need listen at as they signal potential ill-feelings that could jeopardise future ties trade.