Parliament Divided on Land Bridge Plan, Vote May 29

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Thai Parliament is divided over the establishment of a special committee to study the Land Bridge project, with a vote set for May 29.

•The Thai House of Representatives held a special session on May 28, 2026, to debate the formation of a committee for the Land Bridge project.
•Opposition MPs raised concerns about a lack of comprehensive impact studies and potential benefits for land-grabbing capitalists and foreign long-term land ownership.
•Government MPs, particularly from the Bhumjaithai Party, support the project as an economic driver and urged the opposition to contribute constructive suggestions.
•A vote on whether to approve the establishment of the special committee is scheduled for May 29, 2026.

•On May 28, 2026, the House of Representatives convened a special session.
•Opposition MPs debated and voiced concerns regarding the proposed Land Bridge project.
•Opposition MPs opposed the project due to a perceived lack of comprehensive impact studies.
•Opposition MPs raised concerns about potential foreign long-term land ownership through new SEC laws.
•Government MPs, specifically from the Bhumjaithai Party, supported the Land Bridge project.
•Bhumjaithai Party emphasized the project's potential to boost the country's economic status.
•A vote to establish a special committee to study the Land Bridge project is scheduled for May 29, 2026.
•The parliamentary session on May 28, 2026, was adjourned at 20:30.

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Unnamed MP (Opposition)

"There is no serious and comprehensive impact study."

ไม่มีการศึกษาผลกระทบอย่างจริงจังและรอบด้าน

Unnamed MP (Opposition)

"Observed benefits for capitalists buying land for speculation from this project."

ตั้งข้อสังเกตต่อการเอื้อประโยชน์ให้กับกลุ่มนายทุนที่กว้านซื้อที่ดินเพื่อเก็งกำไร

Unnamed MP (Government)

"A new project that will boost the country's economic standing."

โครงการใหม่ที่จะสร้างฐานะทางเศรษฐกิจของประเทศ

Parliament(สภาฯ)ℹ️

The legislative body in Thailand, debating the Land Bridge project's special committee.

Special Committee(กมธ.วิสามัญ)

A proposed committee to study the Land Bridge project, subject to a parliamentary vote.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand that supports the Land Bridge project.

Mr. Lertsak Phaphanachaikul(นายเลิศศักดิ์ พัฒนชัยกุล)

The Second Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives, presiding over the parliamentary session on May 28, 2026.

Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาส)

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, chairs a government working group related to the Land Bridge.

SEC

A regulation that opposition MPs are concerned could lead to long-term foreign land ownership in Thailand.