Progress on the Ranong-Chumphon Land Bridge Project - Connecting Two Oceans
March, 25 2021
The project consists of four main infrastructure sectors:
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Maritime:
- Chumphon Port
- Existing Ranong Port
- New Ranong Port
- Ranong navigational channel
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Road:
- Ranong-Chumphon Motorway
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Rail:
- New Ranong-Chumphon Railway (dual-track)
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Pipeline:
- Oil pipeline connecting Ranong and Chumphon
The deep-sea ports will be designed as Smart Ports, featuring automated control systems. The motorway, dual-track railway, and pipeline network will be developed simultaneously. The total investment for the entire Land Bridge Project is estimated at 100 billion baht. This massive investment is expected to generate long-term economic benefits for Thailand, reinforcing its role as a global logistics hub.