Thailand is reviving a long-planned $30 billion landbridge project designed to create a shipping alternative to the congested Strait of Malacca. The project involves the development of two deep-sea ports – one on the Andaman Sea and another on the Gulf of Thailand – connected by a land corridor. This corridor will allow ships to bypass the Strait, reducing transit times and costs. Officials hope the project will position Thailand as a key regional logistics hub and boost its economy. Construction is expected to begin soon, with a projected completion date in the coming years. The landbridge aims to accommodate a significant volume of maritime traffic currently reliant on the Malacca Strait, a crucial but often bottlenecked waterway. The initiative represents a substantial infrastructure investment and a strategic move to enhance Thailand’s geopolitical and economic influence.