May 14, 2024
Deputy Transport Minister defends Land Bridge project amid criticism from former Democrat leader
Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri has championed the government’s 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge project in response to criticism from former Democrat leader Samart Ratchapolsitte. She claims the project has attracted interest from foreign investors, including Chinese and Japanese companies. The project aims to connect the Pacific and Indian Oceans via deep-sea ports in Chumphon and Ranong. Despite concerns from critics about environmental impact and financial burden, the Transport Ministry is aiming to complete the project by 2030.