A 90km route that cuts across the narrowest part of Thailand in the south could turn the country into a maritime transit hub. At least that’s the hope of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. But locals are worried about the environmental and security risks the megaproject could pose. CNA’s Teresa Tang and Jack Board discuss what’s at stake.
0:00 Intro
1:23 Where in Thailand is the planned location?
6:39 Farmers taking action
13:53 The economic argument
15:45 China in the mix?
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