MPs move forward to unlock the tap. Land Bridge Committee Said I don't want to be a rubber stamp. Confused about many projects, the answer is not clear. Cutting and pasting the results of the study It may be considered a scam for foreigners to invest. Afraid of causing damage to the country Mr. Chulphong Yookaset, MP for the Kao Klai Party, said that the special meeting will study the transportation infrastructure development project for the development of the Southern Economic Corridor. (Landbridge Project) Today (January 12) was informed that this was the final meeting and will consider certifying the results of the Landbridge Project study. In which the meeting has The KMT from the Kao Klai Party protested many matters that were unclear and had not received an answer, such as an oil pipeline that had not studied environmental changes. Some matters of reliability both regarding the needs of the shipping companies that will use the project which is exaggerated cost savings Navigation through the Strait of Malacca Calculation of economic financial returns Can't answer clearly 'The report prepared by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) contradicts a study report by the Economic and Social Development Council that said the Landbridge project is not worth the investment. Meanwhile, the OTP's study stated that the return would be 17 percent. The main consideration is given to the results of the OTP's study. causing MPs from the Progressive Party to protest But because there were only 4 voices, consisting of Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, Mr. Prasertphongsuwat, Mr. Suphanat Minchaiyanan and myself. And another academic, Mr. Sompong Srisoponsilpa, academic, therefore requested to withdraw and resign from the committee with immediate effect today. In addition, they were unable to sign and certify the said report,' Mr. Chullaphong said. Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul said that on December 22, 2023, she asked a question at the meeting that caused an endless debate with the Office of Transport and Traffic Po licy and Planning (OTP) as to whether there was only so much possibility. which How much value is this project worth? Whether it is in terms of product estimates or a shipping route that has many routes connected but didn't get an answer What type of ship will be sailing or how much cargo will there be? What assumptions are there? including the growth of the port On that day, the chairman of the meeting closed the meeting and said that he would invite the new OTP, but today he did not invite the OTP. 'Today is the last meeting day. and attempt to vote to approve this report. I cannot truly consider this report. Because the facts are incomplete and unable to participate in approving or disapproving this report. And in the end, there was no request to extend the term of this committee in order for it to be continuously considered by inviting representatives of the OTP agencies. or relevant agencies to provide additional information,' Ms. Sirikanya said. Mr. Sompong's side Sirisophonsin One of the commissioner s who resigned said that he personally agreed that the southern economy must be developed. But this project places a lot of weight on Hainanese products. Therefore, it is considered that this project should be redesigned. and should focus on southern products rather than Hainanese products. But there is still no clarity on this matter at the committee level. and the agency has not come to clarify the exact numbers. Therefore, it is not possible to consider how reasonable the estimated numbers are. While Mr. Suphanat Minchainan, MP for the Progressive Party, said that the main intention is to come and answer for the people that the Land Bridge project is actually Will it be profit or loss? Can it really reduce the time? Can it really affect the Thai economy? But whatever we've been trying to do for 90 days, we still haven't been able to find an answer. Why is the NESDB's report different from the OTP's report? The information contained in the report that will be voted on is based on all OTP data. There is no reason why the NESDB's information was cut off. Leave us as educators We should not choose which information to pick up or not to use. We have a duty to put all comprehensive information into the report and refer to which agency the information was obtained from. In the end, it will cause damage to the country. 'We are going to sell abroad. We will bring one-sided information from government agencies to sell abroad. If foreign countries come back and say that when studying, it is not as cost-effective as we say, what will happen? Does that mean that Thai government education is bad or is the Thai government trying to trick foreigners into investing? Therefore, if the report goes like this It will cause damage to the Commission. and must cause damage to the parliament Including those who bring this information up for reference or use it to sell to foreigners. It is expected that the committee will vote to approve it today. In the submission to the House of Representatives for consideration, the Kaoklai MPs wi ll use the opportunity to debate to point out the irregularities once again,' Mr. Suphanat said. Reporters reported that The Special Committee studies the transportation infrastructure development project for the development of the Southern Economic Corridor. (Landbridge Project) House of Representatives The Progressive Party's composition consists of Mr. Chulphong Yuket, Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, Mr. Suphanat Meenchainan and Mr. Prasertphong Sornnuwat, a total of 4 people, and Mr. Sompong Sirisoponsin. An outside committee member who is an academic He has expressed his intention to resign from the commission. and to take effect immediately today (12 Jan.)-312. Source: Thai News Agency