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BANGKOK: Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri released 18 FAQs related to the government’s ambitious southern land bridge project on Tuesday (Jan 23) to show it will benefit the country.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has revitalised the idea of the land bridge across the Kra Isthmus with gusto. Poor economic viability, environmental problems and geopolitical complications account for the project’s tepid international reception, says an ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute senior fellow.

BANGKOK: The government may review its land bridge project if an ongoing feasibility study finds that it is not worth the massive investment of 1 trillion baht, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said on Thursday (Jan 18).

BANGKOK: The government of Thailand may review its proposed land bridge project if an ongoing feasibility study finds the massive investment needed do...

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BRATISLAVA, Jan 19 (IPS) - “The thing is that when you come from an African country, they know that you’re basically trapped,” says Noel Adabblah.

BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has scheduled talks with executives of Dubai Port World (DP World) during the World Economic Forum 2024 (WEF) to discuss investment opportunities in the government’s land bridge project, PM advisor Pichai Naripthaphan said on Monday (Jan 15).

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