Thailand-Laos bridge project planned

Approval has been given by the respective authorities in Thauland and Laos for a new bridge connecting the two countries. Called the fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, this new link is expected to boost trade, transport and tourism between the two nations. The bridge will connect Thailand’s Bung Kan Province with Borikhamxay Province in Laos. Meanwhile proposals are also being made for the sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge to connect Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand with Saravan province in Laos.
May 29, 2018 Read time: 1 min
Approval has been given by the respective authorities in Thauland and Laos for a new bridge connecting the two countries. Called the fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, this new link is expected to boost trade, transport and tourism between the two nations. The bridge will connect Thailand’s Bung Kan Province with Borikhamxay Province in Laos.

Meanwhile proposals are also being made for the sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge to connect Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand with Saravan province in Laos.
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