Transport Ministry revives Thailand Riviera coastal road plan Transport Ministry revives Thailand Riviera coastal road plan
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry plans a 2027 study to extend the Thailand Riviera coastal road from Chumphon through Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat to Songkhla.Land Bridge final study due to reach PM in August as government keeps project on hold Land Bridge final study due to reach PM in August as government keeps project on hold
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thailand has not yet decided whether to proceed with the Land Bridge megaproject, as a special committee reassesses its commercial viability, environmental impact and public benefits before reporting to the prime minister in August.Thailand revives $30bn Land Bridge plan to challenge Malacca Strait Thailand revives $30bn Land Bridge plan to challenge Malacca Strait
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Thailand has revived its $30bn Land Bridge project linking Chumphon and Ranong, aiming to create a coast-to-coast logistics corridor as an alternative to the Malacca Strait.Govt to reassess Land Bridge scheme against new geopolitical risks Govt to reassess Land Bridge scheme against new geopolitical risks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Deputy PM and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the Land Bridge study will be updated within 90 days to reflect geopolitics, war risks, shipping-route disruption and local concerns.Phiphat waits for 90-day Landbridge review before site visit Phiphat waits for 90-day Landbridge review before site visit
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Phiphat says Thailand must wait for a 90-day Landbridge study covering environmental impact, local livelihoods and economic gains.Anutin to set up panel to restudy Land Bridge amid southern opposition Anutin to set up panel to restudy Land Bridge amid southern opposition
MONDAY, MAY 04, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says a new committee will reassess the southern Land Bridge project as local opposition grows over land, livelihoods and environmental risks.NIDA Poll: Two-thirds of Southerners support Landbridge project NIDA Poll: Two-thirds of Southerners support Landbridge project
SUNDAY, MAY 03, 2026
A NIDA Poll survey of 1,455 eligible voters across 14 southern provinces found that 67.22% support the Landbridge project, while environmental impact is the top concern among those aware of the scheme.Southern protesters oppose SEC and Land Bridge, vow Government House sit-in Southern protesters oppose SEC and Land Bridge, vow Government House sit-in
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
SEC Watch says people from 14 southern provinces will step up protests against the SEC bill and Land Bridge project, warning of foreign land leases and local displacement.Marine world heritage or the Land Bridge: which would make Thailand richer? Marine world heritage or the Land Bridge: which would make Thailand richer?
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thailand is pressing ahead with its 1-trillion-baht Chumphon-Ranong Land Bridge, but recent study findings and community concerns are fuelling fresh debate over value, livelihoods and environmental cost.Transport Ministry fast-tracks Bt1.96tn mega-project pipeline Transport Ministry fast-tracks Bt1.96tn mega-project pipeline
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
The Transport Ministry is pushing ahead with six major projects worth nearly 1.96 trillion baht, led by the Land Bridge and Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail.