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Govt drawing up bill to get southern Thailand's Land Bridge going
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/09/2024
» The southern Land Bridge megaproject will move forward as the government is currently drafting the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill, which is required for the project to continue, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Monday.
Myanmar strife spurs Ranong Port uptick
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/07/2024
» An increase in activity at Ranong Port because of Myanmar's move towards shipping export goods instead of using land routes due to its civil war will benefit the government's Land Bridge project, said Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.
Govt eyes Italian touch for Land Bridge feeder network
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/05/2024
» Companies in Italy are interested in investing in Thailand’s Land Bridge megaproject which would, in turn, enhance the country’s rail network, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit yesterday said.
Chadchart hails road drainage system as BMA readies plans
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/05/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the new road drainage system in the Udomsuk area will drain rainwater more effectively and quickly.
Italian firm interested in Land Bridge, says Suriya
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/03/2024
» An Italian company is considering investing in the government's Land Bridge mega project, according to Transport Minister Suriya Juengrungreangkit.
Govt touts Land Bridge to top French firms
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/03/2024
» The government was due to meet with top-tier companies in France yesterday as part of its Land Bridge Road Show to draw firms to invest in logistics infrastructure in the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC).
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand urges airlines to increase flights
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is in discussion with all six airlines in Thailand to increase the number of flights during holidays and lower the flight price ceiling in a bid to address excessive fares.
Suriya touts fund to compensate locals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2024
» Operators in the government's Land Bridge megaproject will be required to set up a fund to compensate local residents affected by the project's land expropriation phase, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said yesterday.
Berlin ‘keen on land bridge’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/11/2023
» Germany has shown a keen interest in Thailand’s Land Bridge megaproject and has invited the government to conduct a roadshow in Germany to woo investors, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday.
Roadshows target bridge investors
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/11/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit plans to launch a series of roadshows to attract international investors for the country's land bridge project, starting with forums at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings in the US on Nov 11-17.