Laem Son Park, The Prime Minister inspects the Land Bridge project area in Ranong Province, insisting on listening to opinions from both inside and outside the area in every dimension. Please don’t make it a big deal. Twenty years ago, people opposed the Thaksin government making Suvarnabhumi Airport. Made a huge benefit today. Promise not to worry, the government is sincere.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Visited the area at Laem Son National Park, Muang Kluang Subdistrict, Kapoe District, Ranong Province to follow up on the economic bridge project connecting the Gulf of Thailand – Andaman sea. (Land Bridge Chumphon-Ranong) by giving an interview after receiving reports that Today is the first time coming to the area. and listen to information presentations from the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, Ministry of Transport How much will the sea be filled out overall? Including the water channel, how is it? From listening to the report, it is expected that the p
ot will be continued. And it is clear that people can engage in fishing. Saw the potential of such a project

As for how to understand the people in the area who disagree, the Prime Minister said that when it comes to big projects, it is normal for people to both agree and disagree. The government must listen to the opinions of people both inside and outside the area. Today someone came to submit a letter. The government listens to concerns about the impact.

When asked if the government still lacked understanding with the people in the area, the Prime Minister said that it was just beginning. Please don’t make a big deal out of it. Please wait to hear the public’s opinions first. Because if you remember, 20 years ago we had a big national mega project, Suvarnabhumi Airport at Nong Ngu Hao. At that time there was a long debate over building a second airport after Don Mueang. And the government of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister, went ahead with full force until Suvarnabhumi Airport was created.
At that time Mr. Suriya Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport

‘Twenty-30 years ago we hardly had any big mega projects. Therefore, let’s see that the benefits received from Suvarnabhumi Airport 20 years ago until today are enormously beneficial. Make Thailand an important center of tourism. Therefore, if these projects had not come up, we would not have reached this point, adding that it is normal for a long time to come. There will be a mega project sometime. The government is ready to listen to the voices of all citizens. Both sides agree and disagree,’ the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister said that the Land Bridge project is a project that the government wants to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand together. It will shorten the distance for transporting goods through the Malacca Strait, which is currently becoming congested and accidents are occurring. Transporting goods from one end of the world to the other is quite uncomfortable. Therefore, we will create a mega project tha
t connects the two sides and sends it around the world. considered important Because it will bring progress to the country.

‘Product loading and unloading It is an incentive for many multinational companies to create production and export sources, for example cars and machinery. Various electronic devices are considered important. And if we look at the details of moving goods around the world, 60% passes through the Malacca Strait. This is considered economic stability. that must push the country to invest in major infrastructure,’ the Prime Minister said.

As for whether or not a study must be done before pushing for the implementation of the project, the Prime Minister said that the study must be done first. The next step is that the government will look at tourist attractions that the government attaches great importance to. We support this together with economic prosperity. Must study along with action Listen to people’s opinions It is impossible to proceed first and then study. As for whether it will be
slow or fast, it depends on the voice asking for how much to do. But insists that everyone must understand.

‘I am not concerned about understanding people’s careers in the project. Because I see it as more of an opportunity. This project is not a space for people selling products only. Cruise ships can also dock. Knot believes that this is an important opportunity. Not only Ranong people But it is also an opportunity for all provinces on the Andaman coast. Along with the development of the entire southern region, such as Andaman Airport in the north of Phuket, which will be a large airport. These things work together. The government is confident that it will improve the quality of life of the people and the entire Thai people. Especially southern people As for security Confirm that we take care of every aspect,’ the Prime Minister said.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister came to receive a letter from representatives of Thai diaspora in Ratchakrut Subdistrict, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong Province, who c
ame to call on the government to listen to the voices of people in the area. Including delaying the said project first. The Prime Minister said that there is no need to worry. The suffering of the people is something that this government gives importance to. For the Land Bridge project, opportunities must be given to local people as well. It is the duty of the government to listen to the opinions of all citizens.

Representatives of the group called on local officials to sincerely listen to the voices of local residents. To which the Prime Minister replied that we would listen both ways. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul often comes to the Ranong area. Don’t worry, he’s already sincere.

Source: Thai News Agency