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Villagers take aim at Land Bridge plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2025
» Residents of Chumphon's Phato district opposing the government's Land Bridge megaproject say it brings no clear benefits to locals while endangering their livelihoods, the environment, and community ties.
Assurance sought on Land Bridge impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/09/2025
» Southern tourism operators want the government to ensure the environmental impact will be minimal if it intends to press on with the Land Bridge megaproject, as locals hope the scheme will enhance southern cities' competitiveness and increase household income.
Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.
Anutin government won’t ditch Land Bridge
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2025
» The new government led by Anutin Charnvirakul will proceed with the Land Bridge megaproject even though it is only expected to stay in office for four months, says incoming Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Land Bridge to nowhere
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/09/2025
» The embattled Land Bridge, a massive logistics project to connect the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, resurfaced in public attention last month.
Floods 'a recurring nightmare'
Oped, Published on 16/09/2025
» Thailand has faced floods for more than a century. Some years are worse than others, but the pattern is consistent. The catastrophic 2011 floods remain the most painful reminder: according to the World Bank, they caused US$46.5 billion (1.5 trillion baht) in economic losses, displaced 13 million people, and claimed approximately 800 lives. Much of the country's industrial heartland was submerged for months, severely impacting global supply chains.
Thailand seeks to use Hong Kong's financial status to secure smart city funding
Published on 11/09/2025
» Thailand aims to use Hong Kong's status as a global financial centre to raise funds for a new smart city in its flagship economic development zone, according to the head of the megaproject's public agency.
Land Bridge folly
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/09/2025
» Re: "Govt's ambitious land bridge project 'puts residents at risk'", (BP, Aug 29) & "Critics push to review port reports", (BP, Aug 6).
Thai Land Bridge project takes another step forward
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» Thailand’s southern Land Bridge megaproject has taken another step forward with the completion of a detailed study by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).
Panel wants Land Bridge study redone
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/08/2025
» The House Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment is calling for a thorough review of the Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) for the controversial Land Bridge megaproject, saying the report contains incomplete and/or inaccurate information that could hurt the project's prospects.