Senate Divided Over Land Bridge Project Amid Concerns Over Costs, Laws and Foreign Influence - Thai Enquirer Current Affairs
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The Senate on Monday debated a report urging the government to review its planned Land Bridge megaproject, with senators sharply divided between supporters who view it as a transformative economic opportunity and critics warning of major legal, financial and environmental risks.
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The debate took place during a Senate session considering a transport committee study on the proposed Southern Economic Corridor linking the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, alongside a motion calling on the government to reconsider moving ahead with the project.
Senate transport committee chairman Wuttichai Kalyanamitra said the Land Bridge project carries broad implications for the economy, logistics, national security, the environment and local communities, requiring careful and comprehensive review before implementation.