Southern Land Bridge Megaproject: A Comprehensive Overview
The southern land bridge megaproject, valued at approximately 1 trillion baht, aims to enhance connectivity and boost economic development in Thailand’s southern region. Initiated by the PrayutChanocha government in 2021, the land bridge project complements the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative and is designed to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand via Ranong and Chumphon provinces. The project is set to improve the nation’s land and marine infrastructure.