Popular Post snoop1130 Posted November 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2023 The potential implementation of the proposed land bridge project in Thailand could significantly benefit sectors such as contractors, industrial estates, transport, and finance, according to industry analysts. The project, which has been under discussion by various governments for four decades, aims to connect the Andaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, specifically via the provinces of Ranong and Chumphon. The primary motive behind the project is to reduce logistics costs by avoiding traffic in the Malacca Strait. Kasikorn Securities highlighted that if the government successfully implements this project, major beneficiaries would be industrial estates, notably WHA Corporation and Amata Corporation. These companies might acquire new plots to establish an industrial hub in the future area. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-02 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 At what cost? Bye bye Surin islands, Laem Song and other national parks with primary rainforests. This part of Thailand is stunning, and soon to be destroyed bye greedy politicians and contractors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partenavia Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I do not see this project ever happening. Without commitments from shipping companies that they would use it, what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the jungle Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Anyone familiar with the terrain between Chumphon and Ranong would quickly conclude that it is unsuited to rail transport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 12 hours ago, Partenavia said: I do not see this project ever happening. Without commitments from shipping companies that they would use it, what's the point? China would love to fund it, build it and use it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippytum Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 This goverment propose mega projects as the potential for corruption to repay election expenses. Perhaps a greater priority than the merit of some projects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted November 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, hotchilli said: China would love to fund it, build it and use it. And own it! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 How long does it take to sail a modern container ship from the Andamann Sea around Singapore. Bear in mind that many of the ships already making that journey are already routed further South as they cross the Indian Ocean. Then consider the costs of docking the ship, unloading the containers onto the dock, loading them onto trains, crossing the "land bridge", loading them onto ships again and sending them off again. The sectors which will do well are the well connected land speculators (who I suspect have already moved in), and who will be driving the campaign to build it. I should imagine the managers of budgets, brown envelope retailers and Mercedes Benz dealers are also sniffing the wind in anticipation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 13 hours ago, Partenavia said: I do not see this project ever happening. Without commitments from shipping companies that they would use it, what's the point? Commission! 💰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The project, which has been under discussion by various governments for four decades, So its something like the fast train to Birmingham.............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 So they are going to unload containers at one end reload to a different vessel at the other end for its onward journey, surely a canal is the better option ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Don't get it, does it mean that containers would be unloaded on one side and reloaded on the other. Sounds a bit like wanting to become Panama without getting a Frenchman to dig the Canal. And the Malaysian peninsula isn't South America. Or did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 8 hours ago, oxo1947 said: So its something like the fast train to Birmingham.............. Is that near Buriram? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said: So they are going to unload containers at one end reload to a different vessel at the other end for its onward journey, surely a canal is the better option ? All this AI flying around and still no tele-transportation. Beam me (and my containers) up Scottie.🙃🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Ben Zioner said: Don't get it, does it mean that containers would be unloaded on one side and reloaded on the other. Sounds a bit like wanting to become Panama without getting a Frenchman to dig the Canal. And the Malaysian peninsula isn't South America. Or did I miss something? I think the main reason they don’t want a canal is because it would be a physical barrier dividing Thailand and i believe some Southern Muslim provinces want independence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauseus Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 (edited) On 11/3/2023 at 8:07 AM, herfiehandbag said: How long does it take to sail a modern container ship from the Andamann Sea around Singapore. Bear in mind that many of the ships already making that journey are already routed further South as they cross the Indian Ocean. Then consider the costs of docking the ship, unloading the containers onto the dock, loading them onto trains, crossing the "land bridge", loading them onto ships again and sending them off again. The sectors which will do well are the well connected land speculators (who I suspect have already moved in), and who will be driving the campaign to build it. I should imagine the managers of budgets, brown envelope retailers and Mercedes Benz dealers are also sniffing the wind in anticipation. Yes. The main issues are time and practicality. One previous story said this land bridge (not canal) would save 6-9 days but that doesn't fit. The time saved for trans-shipments (goods that do not originate or terminate in Thailand) would vary according to the geographical origin and final destination of same. Something like 5-6 days (minimum) would be required to unload and load container ships of medium size at the two ports, including loading/unloading on/off rolling stock and rail travel time. That's not even counting paperwork and customs checks. Most large ships from, say, China to India or Europe, need only about 3 days to cover the extra distance past Singapore. I can't see any economic advantage but I can see the environmental impact. Edited November 5, 2023 by nauseus + (minimum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 On 11/3/2023 at 1:17 PM, Ben Zioner said: Sounds a bit like wanting to become Panama without getting a Frenchman to dig the Canal. They did try that in Panama........ That's how they lost Scotland, in the late 1690s............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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