The Latest Breaking News from Land Bridge

Master plan for the South up to board

The cabinet has approved letting a southern development board draft a regional master plan, shifting the focus from the proposed Land Bridge megaproject to transport connectivity, economic development and public participation.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Why missing links are the smarter choice

Academics support the development of "missing links" in the country's transport network, as these projects can deliver quick results and clearly address economic needs.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

'Missing Link' misgivings

Out of the blue, the Anutin government has made an abrupt policy U-turn by announcing it will abandon the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge project.

Bangkok Post · Jul 30

Land Bridge project to be reviewed

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday that there are plans to rename and review the Land Bridge project in the southern region to ensure clarity and acceptance within the relevant legal framework.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Southern Connect plan a better alternative: Abhisit

The Democrat Party is pitching its Southern Connect plan as a more effective alternative to the government's Land Bridge project, arguing that it would better serve southern Thailand's transport needs and strengthen regional trade links.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12

New panel to cast eco lens over Land Bridge

The proposed Land Bridge project must be guided by scientific principles and environmental safeguards to ensure it delivers public benefits while protecting natural resources, says the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5

Hidden costs of Land Bridge project

When the Thai government discusses the Land Bridge, the conversation almost always centres on GDP growth and economic returns. The mega-project, expected to cost at least 1 trillion baht, forms part of the planned Southern Economic Corridor, another effort to boost development in the South.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

Commercial viability key to Land Bridge, panel says

ommittee expected to submit recommendations to PM in August

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Thailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route, bypassing the busy Strait of Malacca. The government believes it will cut costs and transit times. However, the project faces considerable hurdles including high costs,…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Land Bridge project hits new snag

Thailand's flagship Land Bridge project has suffered a significant setback after an expert review committee ordered fresh Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) studies for planned deep-sea ports in Ranong and Chumphon.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5