Exclusive-Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Thailand is reviving a $30 billion plan to create a land bridge across the country to rival the busy Malacca Strait, aiming to reduce reliance on the congested waterway. The project, which would transport goods between eastern and western ports, has sparked mixed reactions, with some local fishermen like Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee opposing it due to potential disruptions. This initiative comes amid rising tensions in Middle Eastern shipping routes, highlighting Thailand's strategic move to secure alternative trade routes and potentially reduce costs and transit times for global trade.