Naraseth criticizes Land Bridge committee, warns Aekniti

Khaosod•Politics•23d ago

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Senator Naraseth criticizes the appointed Land Bridge committee for lacking representation and expresses concern over the fairness of its studies.

•Senator Naraseth Pracharakorn raised concerns about the disproportionate representation on the Land Bridge project's study committee.
•He stated that only three community representatives are included on the committee, arguing this lacks sufficient local input.
•Naraseth warned Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aekniti Nithitanont not to let his name be used to legitimize the project without fair consideration.
•The Senator highlighted that the committee's report might rely on previous studies biased towards project approval.
•A motion regarding the Land Bridge is scheduled to be discussed in the Senate on May 12.

•On May 7, 2026, Senator Naraseth Pracharakorn held a press conference at the Parliament.
•Senator Naraseth Pracharakorn stated that the Land Bridge study committee appointed by the Prime Minister has fewer than three community representatives.
•Senator Naraseth Pracharakorn believes the committee composition is disproportionate, lacking sufficient representation for affected communities.
•Senator Naraseth Pracharakorn warned Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aekniti Nithitanont not to let his name be used as a mere rubber stamp for the project.
•Senator Naraseth Pracharakorn expressed concern that the committee may rely on reports from the Office of Transport and Policy Planning (OTP) which he claims are written solely to support the project's realization.
•The lack of balanced representation might result in the study's findings being perceived as lacking fairness and legitimacy by the public.
•A motion concerning the Land Bridge project is scheduled to be presented at a Senate meeting on May 12.
•The Committee on Transport will also present its report on the Land Bridge project at the Senate meeting.

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Naraseth Pracharakorn

"I don't want Mr. Aekniti to waste his name as a rubber stamp to certify that this project must proceed regardless."

ผมไม่อยากให้นายเอกนิติ เอาชื่อของตัวเองมาทิ้ง เพื่อมาเป็นตราแสตมป์รับรองว่าโครงการนี้ถึงอย่างไรก็ต้องดำเนินการต่อไป

Naraseth Pracharakorn

"There are no more than 3 village representatives; just looking at the names, the foundation is already tilted more than 90 degrees."

มีตัวแทนชาวบ้านไม่เกิน 3 คน ซึ่งแค่ดูจำนวนรายชื่อแล้ว พื้นมันก็เอียงไม่ถึง 90 องศาแล้ว

Naraseth(นรเศรษฐ์)

Senator and Chairman of the Committee on Political Development of the Senate who criticized the Land Bridge committee's composition.

Aekniti Nithitanont(เอกนิติ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, appointed as the head of the Land Bridge project working group.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, responsible for appointing the Land Bridge project study committee.

Land Bridge Study Committee(กก.ศึกษาแลนด์บริดจ์)

Committee established to study the Land Bridge project.

Office of Transport and Policy Planning (OTP)(สนข.)

Government agency whose past reports on the Land Bridge project are viewed by Senator Naraseth as biased towards supporting the project.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)

The venue where Senator Naraseth Pracharakorn held his press conference regarding the Land Bridge project.