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Kiakkai Bridge fast-tracked to 2026
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating the construction of the Kiakkai Bridge over the Chao Phraya River, with the aim of completing it by 2026.
New 'smart' river piers to open this year
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2023
» Three new "smart" piers on the Chao Phraya River will be opened this year, deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Monday.
Govt approves land grab for new bridge
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2021
» The cabinet has given approval for land expropriation in five districts in northern Bangkok to make way for the construction of a new six-lane bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River.
Kiakkai bridge gets approval
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/07/2021
» A proposed bridge across the Chao Phraya River designed to ease traffic congestion around the new parliament complex has been given the green light.
New bridge across Chao Phraya gets the nod
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/07/2021
» A proposed bridge across the Chao Phraya River designed to ease traffic congestion around the new parliament complex has given the project the green light.
Bad bridge vibes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/04/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) plans to develop infrastructure for the Chao Phraya River have faced constant resistance, with one bridge in particular looking destined to never get built.
Bridges won't fix traffic woes
News, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2018
» City Hall seems to firmly believe that building four more bridges across the Chao Phraya River can help ease traffic on Bangkok streets.
Architects give Kiakkai Bridge plan the thumbs down
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/04/2018
» City Hall's multi-billion-baht Kiakkai Bridge project faces fierce opposition from architects and university scholars, who see it as an eyesore that will also present security concerns for the new parliament building nearby.
A bridge too far
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2018
» The debate over a project to construct a new bridge over the Chao Phraya River and link Ratchawong Road with Tha Din Daeng Road has been ongoing for more than a decade, with more people opposing than supporting it.
'Supermoon' vigils set to honour the King
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2016
» People are invited to light candles to mourn the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monday night when a full moon coincides with the Moon's closest approach to Earth in 68 years.