Axe set to fall on Land Bridge
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Axe set to fall on Land Bridge

Plan's risks outweigh benefits, study finds

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Ranong Port would require expansion to accommodate the Land Bridge project, raising concerns about environmental impacts in the area.
Ranong Port would require expansion to accommodate the Land Bridge project, raising concerns about environmental impacts in the area.

The government is set to end the Land Bridge megaproject after a review found low financial viability, increased budget risks and environmental concerns.

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