Policy Watch
Thailand’s ‘Landbridge’ project: Balancing economic ambition with social impacts
Thailand’s ambitious Southern Landbridge project—a strategic link between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea—is moving forward. The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) is now in the process of finalizing feasibility studies and initial designs. This phase also involves rigorous environmental impact evaluations and the crafting of an all-encompassing investment model to ensure the project's long-term viability.
May 6, 2026
Commerce Minister Suphajee’s policy does not urge farmers to grow less rice
Thai PBS Verify has found a social media post, claiming that Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun’s incentive would give farmers 2,000 baht per rai if they cultivate less rice and more cash crops. In fact, the policy aims to create income diversification, not direct handouts.
Mar 19, 2026