Bhumjaithai defends Land Bridge amid criticism
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Bhumjaithai defends Land Bridge amid criticism

Says it will drop it if it's found unviable

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An artist's interpretation of a deep-sea port in the land bridge project. (Photo supplied)
An artist's interpretation of a deep-sea port in the land bridge project. (Photo supplied)

The ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has defended the proposed Land Bridge megaproject, saying the scheme remains at the feasibility study stage and will not proceed if studies find it unviable or if local residents oppose it.

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