Thailand seeks 1 trillion baht investment for southern land bridge

[webfact]

 

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning is organising a roadshow targeting foreign investors for the upcoming southern land bridge megaproject. Scheduled to kick off next month, the roadshow will span 10 countries, including notable names in the logistics and maritime shipping sectors, such as China, Japan, France, and Taiwan.

 

The intelligence gathered from this event will be crucial in enhancing the megaproject before its final plan is presented to the Cabinet for approval. Public hearings are also on the cards in Ranong and Chumphon provinces next month, leading up to an environmental health impact assessment.

 

This initiative is in line with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s push to fast-track the southern land bridge megaproject. The project, worth an estimated 1 trillion baht, outlines the establishment of deep-water ports in Ranong and Chumphon, a motorway connecting the two provinces, and a railway system.

It is envisioned as a logistics network linking Ranong on the Andaman Sea to Chumphon on the Gulf of Thailand and is regarded as a potential economic boost through investment and enhanced transport links.

 

by Alex Morgan 

Photo: Bangkok Post.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-30

 

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[bob smith]

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning is organising a roadshow targeting foreign investors for the upcoming southern land bridge megaproject.

farang give us money preeze. 

 

we hate you but we love your money.

 

nauseating. 

[SoilSpoil]

28 minutes ago, bob smith said:

farang give us money preeze. 

 

we hate you but we love your money.

 

nauseating. 

Any idea how childish this comment sounds?

[TroubleandGrumpy]

This will be the first of many junket trips and consultancy fees for what is basically a ridiculous idea. 

It apparently saves 2-3 days for a ship at sea - not much at all compared to the Suez or Panama canals.

And all the charges to unload, move and reload shipping containers, plus port costs and delays, makes this IMO a stupid idea.

A canal could be economically viable for the shipping companies - but a land bridge IMO is just a waste of time and money.

But then again, when did not wasting money on 'hubs' and other rubbish, ever stop the junkets and kickbacks in Thailand.

[TroubleandGrumpy]

2 minutes ago, SoilSpoil said:

Any idea how childish this comment sounds?

That is why blocking is a good idea.

[bob smith]

3 minutes ago, SoilSpoil said:

Any idea how childish this comment sounds?

truth hurts eh

[SoilSpoil]

Just now, bob smith said:

truth hurts eh

Not truth, just perception. The way you see Thailand and the Thai people is different than how I see it. 

 

A lot of foreigners, especially those at the lower end of the social-economic spectrum will turn each topic in a them-versus-us discussion. Quite sad actually.

[bob smith]

10 minutes ago, SoilSpoil said:

Not truth, just perception. The way you see Thailand and the Thai people is different than how I see it.

My perception is precisely that, MY PERCEPTION!

 

You have a positive view of Thailand and Thai people.

That's great, good for you! You are entitled.

 

Just as I am entitled to my negative/realistic opinion.

It is my belief that Thais only want you when you are spending money.

You are nothing but a walking ATM to them.

 

btw, how long have you been living here?

Edited October 30, 2023 by bob smith

[Stocky]

1 hour ago, bob smith said:

farang give us money preeze. 

 

we hate you but we love your money.

 

nauseating. 

There's a big difference between your bar experiences and a country looking to raise finance and investment for a trillion Baht mega project.

[StayinThailand2much]

Let the TAT run the project; they will announce how to not only attract 1 trillion, but one quadrillion, or even a quintillion...

Edited October 30, 2023 by StayinThailand2much

[mokwit]

I think a canal would be better for China.

[Irish star]

27 minutes ago, mokwit said:

I think a canal would be better for China.

Who cares what China Wants except the Elite 

[fondue zoo]

The graft boners this must be giving them.

[zyphodb]

46 minutes ago, mokwit said:

I think a canal would be better for China.

Singapore will do lots to torpedo that idea...

[ignore it]

The trillion number is tenative.

Gotta get the dimensions of china's aircraft carriers before they finalize the amount needed.

[spidermike007]

What Thailand desperately needs is to establish a way to transport cargo in a more efficient manner, than the hundreds of thousands of trucks that are clogging the highways on a daily basis. Building a high-speed rail line north to south that could handle passengers and cargo would be a good idea.

 

The land bridge is not going to be something that would be used that much, there are far better things they could spend a trillion baht on. 

[scorecard]

Some drawings, mock ups of the article would be nice, please.

[Stocky]

23 minutes ago, ignore it said:

The trillion number is tenative.

Gotta get the dimensions of china's aircraft carriers before they finalize the amount needed.

It's a land bridge not a canal!

Two deep water container ports and oil depots either side of a rail and road link plus oil pipeline. Offload one side, someone collects on the other.

[Sydebolle]

Well, well, then I can only conclude to keep on seeking 😉 

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning is organising a roadshow targeting foreign investors for the upcoming southern land bridge megaproject. Scheduled to kick off next month, the roadshow will span 10 countries, including notable names in the logistics and maritime shipping sectors, such as China, Japan, France, and Taiwan.

Please finance our infrastructure... we're flat-broke.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, SoilSpoil said:

Any idea how childish this comment sounds?

Truth hurts huh?

I share Bob Smiths view... which I am allowed to post, as you are yours... 

Edited October 30, 2023 by hotchilli

[daveAustin]

4 hours ago, Stocky said:

There's a big difference between your bar experiences and a country looking to raise finance and investment for a trillion Baht mega project.

It’s a bit sad isn’t it? These people need to get out more. 

[sammieuk1]

China Japan and Taiwan should kick off alright 🤔

[PETERTHEEATER]

Any updates on the new Dawei deep-water port in Burma, the Special Economic Zone and the multi-lane highways connecting to Thailand to facilitate imports/exports? 😋

 

Hello....is anybody there?