The government believes Landbridge will lead to better things.

Parliament, "Monporn" responded to a live thread on the Land Bridge issue, pointing out that it is in the process of studying every dimension. Ready to listen to every opinion Believe that change always leads to good things. will push dreams into reality Today's meeting of the House of Representatives (January 18) has a live question agenda. There are questions about the Land Bridge project. Connecting the Gulf of Thailand - Andaman There were 2 questions asked by Pheu Thai Party MPs and Kao Klai Party MPs, with the government sending Mrs. Monporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport. He was the one who explained instead. Due to Mr. Suriya Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport Have a mission abroad Mrs. Monporn answered live questions. which was asked by Pheu Thai Party MP said that from the roadshow of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Transport abroad It was found that investors were interested and joined in the discussio n. Which investors support because they want a shipping channel that can transport goods easily. Most recently, Mr. Settha traveling to Davos Switzerland Have talked with investors in European Union group receive sound Receive the attention and positive response from business people. It has expanded ideas and projects to foreign investors. Which Thailand needs the opportunity to do large projects for Thailand and the ASEAN region. Mrs. Monporn said that with large government projects there are people who agree and disagree. But every project must listen to opinions and pass laws. In the past, the Ministry of Transport Proposes the establishment of a special committee to study the Land Bridge project. which he is an advisor to the committee Invited people who agreed and saw different opinions to express their opinions. Including studying all dimensions such as security, industry, foreign countries, the environment and for people in affected areas. 'Development of Land Bridge infrastructure It has an impact o n people and the environment. It is a challenge that requires planning to solve the problem. Impact in the area Including taking into account the expropriation of land at a price appropriate to the economic conditions for the people living in the area. In addition, the committee went to the area to listen to the people's voices. It was found that some people objected because they did not want to lose their traditional farming land. Housing rights and local fishing The government does not ignore these objections and is preparing to enact special laws in the area to solve the problem. By taking the opinions of the people into consideration, change will always lead to good things,' Mrs. Monporn explained. Deputy Minister of Transport Clarifying questions regarding project study and completion period After the relevant agencies stated that it would take until 2030, the study was divided into 3 parts: 1. Study the feasibility of the project. harbor design Investment style which is responsible by Office of Transpo rt and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), Ministry of Transport Currently, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is being studied, which will take 1 year. 2. Railway transport construction work, which the State Railway of Thailand is responsible for, is currently in the process of hiring consultants. Laying road markers and expropriating them along with listening to public opinions and 3. Conducting an EIA in the area of ??motorway construction. at the Department of Highways Ministry of Transport This is in the process of proposing to request budget allocation for 2024 to hire a preliminary design consultant. While asking questions of Mr. Surachet Praveenwongwut The Kao Klai Party list MP asked about the details of the study's results based on facts, such as shipping lines. Reducing costs in shipping lines that are worth the investment between Land Bridge compared to Malacca Strait Including estimates of shipping vessels that will use the Land Bridge route based on the study results of relevant agencies. In this regard, he is the opposition party. I didn't object continuously. But from listening to the information, no factual details were found. But it was only found as information for wishing and dreaming big. 'From the results of the study, it was found that transportation takes 7-10 days to move goods up and down. And the shipping line must increase the number of ships by 7-10 ships, which is considered more expensive and time consuming. Malacca Strait and other shipping lanes. Therefore, the government must have significant information to show the worthiness of the investment. Two years ago, the NESDB said that the project was not worth it. and proposed reducing the size of the project and investment including community impacts Environmental impact But now the government wants to increase the size. The business information is not clear, but they go hawking. Whether they sell things or embarrass themselves, we have to wait and see,' Mr. Surachet said. Mrs. Monporn explained that she will push the Land Br idge dream to come true and take action. The Land Bridge channel project will reduce time wastage and transportation distance. Because the Strait of Malacca is congested. And there was an increase in the problem of theft of cargo ships. As the transport of goods from China to Australia by sea increases, But many areas of southern China are not adjacent to the sea. If there is a Land Bridge project, there will be more container ships coming to Land Bridge. Because it saves time and costs. Although not all shipping routes But from the study it was found that Routes that transport feeder ship routes that will be economical But in the long run, if the number of containers increases Big ships will come to pick up containers from Ranong Port. There will be more and more. 'Such as bulk goods, cement or wood transported in containers. If coming to Ranong Port, product costs will be reduced. And when there are more ships, it will cause a response. As for the value of doing a large project, it is confirmed that the co nsulting company will study every dimension. And companies that will invest must come and study Thai education in terms of feasibility. If it's not worth it, they won't invest. But when studied, the impossible issues must be revisited,' Mrs. Monporn said. Mrs. Monporn answers questions about bulk cargo transport. and oil transportation Whether the refinery is in the study results or not, whether it is a feasibility study of the project, does not say. What type of goods will be brought onto the route? which is the issue of building a refinery or oil pipeline The OTP used to answer questions from the committee. And if there is to be, there must be education. In the details of the product I would like to clarify that this is only a study of the results that have not yet been completed. If the study is completed, it will report on all dimensions. Then Mr. Surachet Post a topic asking again and again: When the results of the study are still unclear Why are you selling abroad? While other studies, such as motorwa ys, have already been carried out. which will be carried out in the upcoming project How many rai of land will the government cede to capitalists and for how long? There is also the issue of waging a war at home in terms of political policy as well. However, the spatial dimension should be taken into account rather than selling dreams of big projects where many projects have been found to be unsuccessful. People are in trouble But the contractor included Please consider carefully whether you should do it or not. It is worthwhile and transparent. More than I want to do Mrs. Monporn then explained that she accepted that every project had an impact. Therefore, the mechanism of the council is used. Through the committee consisting of all political parties to consider, study, meet more than 10 times and visit the area to listen to the opinions of the people affected Then, after studying, it will be brought to the council. Consider and MPs can give opinions. If the majority approves, the government will consider w hether there is substance to the project or not. If you set up a project and will do it. Must come and ask for approval from the council. which is the power of the legislature If you find that the budget is too high Can discuss and adjust the reduction. 'Before doing the project, I studied the details in 10 sections, confirming that there was no hoarding. including logistics systems, design, and environmental impacts Analyze investment patterns Port design 84% environmental evaluation status Concerns of citizens, fishermen, mobilization and joint ventures Each part of the process is currently being studied. The opposition's concerns will also be taken into consideration in the study,' Mrs. Monporn said. Source: Thai News Agency