Thailand pushes $31B Land Bridge plan amid Hormuz crisis, seeks Singapore ties
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- •Thailand announced the $31 billion Land Bridge plan on April 29, 2026, aiming to link the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea.
- •The project is being promoted as a response to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting global shipping routes.
- •Singapore is being courted as a key investor and partner in the Land Bridge initiative.
- •Environmental concerns have been raised about the Land Bridge potentially threatening Thailand's World Heritage bid.
- •Analysts note that the business case for the Land Bridge remains uncertain despite renewed interest due to the Hormuz crisis.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Singapore commits significant investment to the Land Bridge project Thailand could accelerate construction, enhancing regional trade connectivity and reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
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CNThe Diplomat - Asia PacificThailand Walked Into Its LNG Trap With Its Eyes Open – Long Before HormuzREGIONALBangkok PostLand Bridge 'risks World Heritage bid'REGIONALJakarta PostThailand touts $31 billion 'Land Bridge' plan amid Hormuz crisis, courts Singapo...REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - Top