PM to promote land bridge project during APEC and ASEAN-Japan summit

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will endeavour to promote Thailand’s ambitious land bridge mega project at APEC 2023 in the United States, between November 12th and 18th, and during the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Japan, between December 14th and 17th.

The project will link a port on Thailand’s east coast, on the Gulf, with a port on the west coast, on the Andaman Sea, with a high-speed train and road system

Moreover, the Thai government will launch an international road show next year to promote the project and attract foreign investment. The estimated cost of the project is currently about 1.4 trillion baht, with the environmental and health impact assessments (EHIA) pending approval. In addition, a strategic environment assessment (SEA) has also proposed by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning.

The prime minister brought the project to the attention…