Thailand revives $30bn Land Bridge plan to challenge Malacca Strait
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Thailand has revived its $30bn Land Bridge project linking Chumphon and Ranong, aiming to create a coast-to-coast logistics corridor as an alternative to the Malacca Strait.
Govt to reassess Land Bridge scheme against new geopolitical risks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Deputy PM and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the Land Bridge study will be updated within 90 days to reflect geopolitics, war risks, shipping-route disruption and local concerns.
Energy shock hits road freight as logistics volumes drop up to 20%, federation says
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Thailand’s Land Transport Federation says high diesel and rising maintenance costs have pushed transport volumes down 15-20% year-on-year, while operators hold off further price rises.
Hook the rails south – Thailand revives Malaysia link plan
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
Thailand pushes southern double-track rail expansion and Malaysia link revival to boost cross-border trade, logistics capacity and regional connectivity