Recently,Thai Deputy Minister of Transport Manapeng said that if the ongoing feasibility study finds that the huge investment required for the land bridge plan does not match its potential value, the Thai government may reassess the project.

so-calledThe "Land Bridge" project refers to the construction of a deep-water port in the cities of Chumphon and Larong in southern Thailand, each connected by road and railway.Thailand Plan International TenderingA super large "land bridge" project in Tainan worth 1 trillion baht. This massive infrastructure project aims to bypass the Strait of Malacca and shorten Indo Pacific shipping time,Reduce navigation4 days, reduce transportation costs by 15%.

MalaccaThe Strait is currently one of the busiest waterways in the world and also one of China'sThe lifeline of the sea. Due toMalaccaThe strait is connectedIndian OceanA large number of oil tankers and cargo ships pass through important waterways in the South China Sea every day. However, with the growth of global trade and China'seconomicThe rapid development of,MalaccaThe congestion problem in the strait is becoming increasingly seriousIt is expected to reach its maximum transportation capacity by 2030 and may face the risk of congestion at any time.

Thai Prime Minister Sita has recommended this ambitious project to potential investors from the United States, China, and the Middle East.Successful biddersObtainable50 year franchise, including shipping, logistics, ports, and real estate. Project 2025to2040 is divided into four stages, aiming to achieve a balance of income and expenditure in 24 years,Expected to create280000 jobs, increasing annual economic growth to 5.5%. The Thai economy is expected to grow by 2.6% in 2022 and 2.5% in 2023to3%.

ManapengCurrently, the government is concerned about"Land Bridge"The feasibility study is divided into three parts: the design of two ports, the construction of a railway connecting the two ports, and the environmental impact assessment of the planned expressway between Lalang Prefecture and Chunpeng Prefecture.

"Land Bridge"Infrastructure development has an impact on both people and the environment,This is a challenge that needs to be addressed.governmentDeeply listen to the voices of the local people,findNowSome peopleholdopposeviewBecause they don't want to lose their traditional farmland and housing rights. The government has not ignored these objections and is preparing to enact special laws in the region to address this issue.

"Land Bridge"Before project implementation,There must also beDetailed research,Including containersHoarding problem、Logistics system, design and environmental impact, investment model analysis, port design, environmental outcome assessment, etc.