Thailand’s Pacific-to-Indian Ocean Land Bridge project

Thailand’s anticipated land bridge project, aiming to connect the Pacific and Indian Oceans, is set to become reality, with bidding anticipated by late next year, the Transport Ministry confirmed.

The colossal 1-trillion-baht project will construct deep-sea ports in Chumphon on the Gulf of Thailand and Ranong on the Andaman coast, linked by a state-of-the-art transport route. This ambitious infrastructure aims to alleviate congestion in the Malacca Straits, the current primary trade artery for cargo.

Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit revealed the overwhelming investor interest in the project following roadshows in Italy and Saudi Arabia, as well as a significant market-sounding event in Bangkok on May 30.

“We expect to see bidders [for the land bridge project] in late 2025.”