Palang Pracharath Threatens Legal Action Against False Accusations of Casino and 99-Year Land Leases in Land Bridge Project
Palang Pracharath denied false accusations that its proposed Land Bridge project includes casino operations and 99-year foreign land leases, threatening legal action against those spreading misinformation about the Southern Thailand develop
On May 8, 2025, Nattachon Sri-Ko-Kueoa, a Songkhla MP and Palang Pracharath party spokesman, addressed allegations that the Land Bridge project would incorporate casino operations and foreign 99-year land leases, calling such claims distortions meant to damage the current government. He noted that critics were citing an old legislative draft submitted by Noppadol Kaew-Supatana of the Thai Local Power Party during the 25th parliamentary session, which had already been rejected in two previous sessions. Nattachon explained that Palang Pracharath's Special Economic Zone bill for Southern Thailand is modeled on the EEC framework but adapted to the region's context and potential, and deliberately excludes casino operations and 99-year land lease provisions.
The party spokesman stated that Palang Pracharath proposed the legislation with good intentions for Southern development, but the bill was previously rejected because the Prime Minister at that time did not endorse it. He noted that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Interior Minister have established a committee to study the Land Bridge project comprehensively. If the study determines the project lacks sufficient benefit and local people do not support it, the project will not proceed, nor will the broader southern economic corridor development occur. The decision rests with southern residents.
"If anyone continues to falsely accuse Palang Pracharath with lies causing misunderstanding and damaging the party, we will pursue all legal remedies," Nattachon stated.
