Democrats oppose Land Bridge projectListen to this articleChaichana DetdachoThe Democrat Party said it opposes the Land Bridge megaproject, insisting that local residents in the affected areas must first approve any development. Chaichana Detdacho, deputy leader of the Democrat Party overseeing the southern region, together with Meesak Pakdikong, the party's MP candidate for Chumphon Constituency 3, on Tuesday met with locals to discuss economic development issues, particularly the Land Bridge megaproject. Representatives from local environment groups Rak Phato Network and the Rak Ranong Network joined the discussion, reaffirming their opposition to the project. They also submitted a letter to the Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva calling for a clear policy on sustainable southern development. Mr Abhisit commented on the candidates' objection to the Land Bridge, stating that the project is not economically justifiable.

Source: Bangkok Post January 07, 2026 01:21 UTC