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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.
Activists call to defer Land Bridge project
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/09/2025
» Activists have called on the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) to exclude the controversial Land Bridge project from the new cabinet's policy statement, warning that its inclusion could trigger a "no vote" campaign in the South during the next general election.
Govt's ambitious land bridge project 'puts residents at risk'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the suspension of the government's ambitious Ranong-Chumphon land bridge project pending broader public hearings.
Nation eyes closer ties with port giant DP World
Business, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand plans to strengthen ties with DP World, a Dubai-based logistics management service firm, to support exports to the Middle East and Africa.
Korea urged to invest in next-generation industries
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» SEOUL: Thailand is ramping up efforts to attract South Korean investment in next-generation industries, highlighting its strengths in infrastructure, financial services and economic stability.
Opponents of SEC bill threaten protest
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/04/2025
» Opponents of the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) and the Land Bridge megaproject linking the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea have vowed to launch a protest on July 1 if the government proceeds with the plan.
Thailand, India to elevate ties as Modi attends Bimstec summit
Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand and India have signed a strategic partnership, vowing to cooperate on defence and accelerate a key infrastructure project that’s set to link the world’s most-populous nation with neighbouring Southeast Asia.
Putin ‘open to Ukraine truce talks with Trump’
Published on 20/11/2024
» MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon ambitions to join NATO, five sources with knowledge of Kremlin thinking told Reuters.
Land Bridge threatens island gem
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 10/06/2024
» Located 17 kilometres off the Andaman Sea coast, Koh Phayam, covering a 35km² area, is the second largest island in Ranong province.
Srettha vows to push Land Bridge project
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Despite mounting criticism, the government says it is committed to moving ahead with plans to convince foreign investors to shell out for its Land Bridge megaproject, while pledging to emphasise the environmental impact, particularly in headwater areas, as a top priority.