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
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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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