Finance & businessUnthinkable BuildThailand Just Gave Up on Its $30BN Plan to Bypass Malacca

Thailand Just Gave Up on Its $30BN Plan to Bypass Malacca

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Published Oct 1, 2026, 1:00 PM · 2w ago

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Unthinkable Build
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Thailand just gave up on its $30 billion plan to bypass the Strait of Malacca. The ambitious Land Bridge project was designed to connect two deep-sea ports across Thailand, creating a new trade route between the Indian Ocean and Pacific. This documentary explores why the project was shelved, the economics behind it, and what Thailand is building instead. 00:00 Thailand’s $30B Malacca Bypass 00:59 Thailand Land Bridge: The Plan 03:05 Land Bridge: The Double-Handling Problem 04:40 Why Thailand Shelved the Land Bridge 06:29 Thailand’s New Andaman Railway 07:51 What Happens Next? Subscribe for more megaproject documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/@UnthinkableBuild?sub_confirmation=1 ──────────────────── Fair Use Disclaimer: This video contains copyrighted material used under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act under fair use for documentary, educational, commentary, and analytical purposes. The content is transformative in nature. All rights belong to their respective owners. For concerns, contact: [email protected]
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