Transport networks in Thailand’s south to be improved

Thailand’s government plans to improve transport networks in the country’s southern region by using some of the US$67.05 billion (THB 2tn) budget allocated for infrastructure development. Moreover, several projects will be executed to improve transport networks in the region. These projects include a second bridge crossing the Kolok River; a new road that connects the districts between Ban Prakob checkpoint and Bugeta checkpoint; a project to enhance Highway No 410 connecting Betong and Bannang Sata distric
May 23, 2013 Read time: 1 min
A new underground infrastructure project in Thai capital Bangkok could help deal with the city’s endemic congestion, as well as tackling flooding risk
Thailand’s government plans to improve transport networks in the country’s southern region by using some of the US$67.05 billion (THB 2tn) budget allocated for infrastructure development.

Moreover, several projects will be executed to improve transport networks in the region. These projects include a second bridge crossing the Kolok River; a new road that connects the districts between Ban Prakob checkpoint and Bugeta checkpoint; a project to enhance Highway No 410 connecting Betong and Bannang Sata districts; a special road connecting Hat Yai district and the Malaysian border;a Pattani bypass road and a bridge across the Kalubo intersection; and an industrial estate to process farm produce.

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