Approval for proposed new Thailand highway projects

A series of proposed infrastructure projects have been given approval in Thailand. Worth some US$213.3 million, the projects will be implemented in Udon Thani Province, Bueng Kan Province, Nong Khai Province, Loei Province and Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Transport infrastructure works being planned include a new port on the Mekong River and road works in Chiang Kan Province and Loei Province. In addition, a new 139km road will connect Udon Thani with Bueng Kan.
December 18, 2018 Read time: 1 min
A series of proposed infrastructure projects have been given approval in Thailand. Worth some US$213.3 million, the projects will be implemented in Udon Thani Province, Bueng Kan Province, Nong Khai Province, Loei Province and Nong Bua Lamphu Province.


Transport infrastructure works being planned include a new port on the Mekong River and road works in Chiang Kan Province and Loei Province. In addition, a new 139km road will connect Udon Thani with Bueng Kan.

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