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

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2 Video Views·Nov 4, 2026

Thailand has abandoned the $30 billion Kra Canal project, which was intended to connect two oceans and bypass the Strait of Malacca. This decision reflects various financial, environmental, and geopolitical challenges, as well as concerns regarding regional relations, while simultaneously paving the way for alternative approaches to transport infrastructure development.