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PM heeds business concerns, reshapes Landbridge plan around Chumphon–Ranong links
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Thailand will prioritise completing missing rail, road and port connections before committing to the full Landbridge megaproject, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said during an economic mission to Chengdu on Saturday.
Key facts
- The Landbridge remains part of the government’s policy direction and will continue to be studied, but Anutin said infrastructure that could be improved immediately should come first.
- Official BOI figures show that Thailand received 624 investment applications worth a combined 1.017 trillion baht during the first quarter of 2026, led by digital and electronics projects connected with artificial intelligence.
- Speaking to reporters at 4pm local time on July 18, one hour ahead of Thailand, the Prime Minister said the country’s central position in Southeast Asia gave it the potential to connect neighbouring economies by both land and sea.
- Anutin, however, indicated that upgrading the existing ports and completing missing rail and road sections could offer a faster and more proportionate response to Thailand’s investment needs over the next five to 10 years.
Summary
The Landbridge remains part of the government’s policy direction and will continue to be studied, but Anutin said infrastructure that could be improved immediately should come first.
Speaking to reporters at 4pm local time on July 18, one hour ahead of Thailand, the Prime Minister said the country’s central position in Southeast Asia gave it the potential to connect neighbouring economies by both land and sea.