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Thailand's Landbridge and Chinese Investor Confidence

Thailand's Landbridge and Chinese Investor Confidence

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Anutin Charnvirakul discusses Thai infrastructure potential and Landbridge progress with Chinese investors in Chengdu.

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul met with Chinese investors on July 18 in Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
  • •Chinese investors expressed high confidence in Thailand's infrastructure and utilities as a production base.
  • •The Thai government is focusing on solving 'Missing Links' in land infrastructure and rail systems.
  • •The Ministry of Transport is studying the Landbridge project in parallel with improving the deep-sea port in Ranong.

Overview

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul held discussions with Chinese investors on July 18 in Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Chinese investors have great confidence in Thailand's potential, specifically regarding infrastructure ready to support investment.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul noted that transport and logistics systems are key factors for investors choosing Thailand as a production base.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul asserted that the government will strictly prohibit bribery and corruption to maintain investor confidence.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul claimed Thailand is the only country in ASEAN capable of linking with other countries via both land and water.
  • •The government is prioritizing the improvement of the deep-sea port in Ranong to connect with Chumphon and land logistics.
  • •The Ministry of Transport is continuously studying the Landbridge project in parallel to determine investment value and appropriate timing.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul highlighted that Thailand's natural resources and safety standards are strengths for the tourism sector.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who discussed investment and infrastructure with Chinese investors.

Place

Chengdu(นครเฉิงตู)ℹ️
The city in the People's Republic of China where the discussions took place.
People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️
The country where Anutin Charnvirakul met with investors.
Ranong(ระนอง)ℹ️
The province where the government is starting to improve the deep-sea port.
Chumphon(ชุมพร)ℹ️
The province to be linked with Ranong via the deep-sea port and land logistics.

Organization

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️
The regional bloc in which Thailand is positioned as a central link between land and water.
Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The ministry responsible for the continuous study of the Landbridge project.

Policy

Landbridge(แลนด์บริดจ์)ℹ️
A government policy project being studied for its value and investment timing.