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Thailand’s transport minister backs Chana port and industrial estate
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Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn addressed resistance to major government projects, most recently the deep-sea port project in Chana district, Songkhla province, on Tuesday (August 18, 2026).
Key facts
- He said everything was grounded in reason.
- It is also not possible to dredge the seabed to a depth of 9 metres, which means large vessels cannot berth
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- The government had a duty to present whatever it proposed to develop, while the opposition had a duty to object, but such objections needed to be supported by reasons showing whether the proposal would benefit or harm the country.
Summary
He said everything was grounded in reason.
The government had a duty to present whatever it proposed to develop, while the opposition had a duty to object, but such objections needed to be supported by reasons showing whether the proposal would benefit or harm the country.