Land Bridge faces uphill battle
· Source: bangkokpost.com
In short
Thailand's ambitious Land Bridge megaproject, now pushed aggressively by the Bhumjaithai-led government under PM Anutin Charnvirakul, faces significant economic, environmental, and social hurdles. Despite being promoted as a transformative shortcut linking the Indian and Pacific oceans and an alternative to the Strait of Malacca, critics question its logistical efficiency, cost viability (up to one trillion baht), and the lack of a 'social licence' from local communities. The project's true value may hinge on the broader Southern Economic Corridor (SEC), but competition from Malaysia's ECRL, Singapore's Tuas Mega Port, and Indonesia's infrastructure expansions adds further pressure.
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