The final meeting of the Landbridge Committee voted to approve the complete report of the committee by 20 to 2, with the aim of presenting it to the House of Representatives for acknowledgment before sending it to the Cabinet for further consideration.
January 12, 2024, Mr. Sattra Sripan, Vice Chairman of the Special Committee to Consider and Study Infrastructure Development Projects. Transportation for the development of the Southern Economic Corridor Transport links between the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman. (Landbridge Project), the sixth person, along with Ms. Teerarat Samretwanit Spokesperson for the Land Bridge Commission Press release on the results of the committee meeting at the Parliament Building that according to a special meeting of the House of Representatives, No. 26, Year 1, No. 25 (First Annual Ordinary Session), on Friday, October 20, 2023, a resolution was passed to establish a committee. The Special Committee considers studying the transportation infrastructure development project to develop the Southern Economic Corridor, linking transportation between the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman. To consider and study transportation infrastructure development projects to develop the Southern Economic Corridor, linking transportation between the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman. (Landbridge Project) according to the 2019 House of Representatives Meeting Regulations, Section 49, which stipulates the study period is 90 days, namely from 21 October 2023 – 18 January 2024.
After considering in the meeting room, the committee traveled to study and listen to the opinions of the people and related agencies. Between 6-7 January 2024 at Chumphon Province and Ranong Province. It made us aware of the needs and concerns of the people in the area regarding land possession rights and remedies when such a project occurs. But most did not object to the process. This Land Bridge project under the Southern Special Economic Zone It will be a magnet for attracting various investors. Both in Thailand and abroad to invest in the southern special economic zone. that has infrastructure ready to support various investments to happen
However, if transportation is convenient, it will lead to investment in the southern special economic zone. which will employ people in the area and Thailand It will make the economy in the south better. and the economy of Thailand as a whole As well as making the gross domestic product (GDP) grow accordingly and create sustainable development further. In today's meeting, the committee held its final meeting to vote to approve the complete report of the committee. The resolution of the meeting approved the report of the committee with 20 votes, disapproving with 2 votes. From now on. The report will be presented to the House of Representatives meeting. to receive the report and submit a resolution to the Cabinet (Cabinet) for further consideration.
On the other hand, Mr. Satra said that the committee met to consider carefully. By inviting relevant agencies to attend a meeting to explain to the Committee to compile detailed information into a report. The people in the south are waiting for this project. For the hope of economic development This project will allow people to live smoothly and in balance with the Land Bridge project.
