Thailand is reviving a $30 billion “Land Bridge” project, a coast-to-coast corridor designed to transport goods across the Kra Isthmus and reduce reliance on the Strait of Malacca. The project involves developing deep-sea ports on both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, connected by road and rail links. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has championed the plan, citing recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as a key impetus. The Land Bridge aims to offer a faster and potentially cheaper alternative shipping route, bypassing the congested Malacca Strait. However, the project faces local opposition, as expressed by fishermen like Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee who fear negative impacts on their livelihoods and the environment. The initiative, first proposed decades ago, seeks to position Thailand as a major regional trade hub. The project’s revival reflects growing concerns about the vulnerability of global supply chains.