Land bridge to be expedited

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered acceleration of the southern land bridge connecting Chumphon on the eastern coast along the Gulf of Thailand to Ranong along the Andaman Sea.

Karom Polpornklang, deputy government spokesman, said the cabinet on Monday approved continuation of the project worth 1 trillion baht, with the aim of stimulating the economy and enticing foreign investors.

“The…