Land Bridge faces commercial and legal reality check after SEC bill backlash
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Land Bridge project is undergoing a fresh viability review as officials assess cargo demand, shipping-line interest, operating efficiency and whether a controversial Southern Economic Corridor law is still needed after public opposition.
Chevron unveils Thailand’s first trimaran crew boat for Gulf operations
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Chevron Thailand has unveiled Uniwise Commander, a Marsun-built trimaran fast crew boat designed to improve offshore personnel transport, safety and efficiency in the Gulf of Thailand.
Land Bridge final study due to reach PM in August as government keeps project on hold
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thailand has not yet decided whether to proceed with the Land Bridge megaproject, as a special committee reassesses its commercial viability, environmental impact and public benefits before reporting to the prime minister in August.
Thailand accepts UNCLOS conciliation with Cambodia but says outcome is not binding
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand has formally accepted Cambodia’s UNCLOS compulsory conciliation request over a Gulf of Thailand maritime boundary dispute, while stressing that the process is not a court case and will only produce non-binding recommendations.
TMD warns of heavy rain, flash floods and 3-metre waves from June 7-13
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Thailand from June 7-13, with flash-flood risks in the North and upper Northeast and waves above 3 metres in the upper Andaman Sea.
Anutin says Thailand need not counter Cambodia’s UNCLOS move over MOU44 dispute
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand will not change tack after Cambodia launched a UN-backed compulsory conciliation process under UNCLOS over disputed Gulf of Thailand maritime claims following Bangkok’s cancellation of MOU44.
The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center says a viral vessel-tracking image did not show oil tankers gathering to refuel, but authorised ships near an offshore energy platform.