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Sixth Thai-Lao bridge on track following talks, design tweaks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Highways has confirmed that construction of the sixth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to begin in 2029, following financing talks and design adjustments on the Lao side.
Bangkok-Beijing ‘friendship caravan’ sets off
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt raised the flag as an electric vehicle caravan from Bangkok to Beijing got under way on Friday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Thailand-China diplomatic relations.
Mekong River scenic road project now 16% complete
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Naga Withi project, a new scenic road along the Mekong River in the Northeast, is 16% complete ahead of its slated completion in 2027, said the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2025
» The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in Laos, is scheduled to open by the end of this year.
Govt unveils plan to boost connectivity in Northeast provinces
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/04/2025
» The government has unveiled its latest plan to improve connectivity in the Northeast, which includes a proposal to upgrade Nakhon Phanom airport, increase flight frequencies, and construct new roads and highways in the region.
Rail plan sped up to meet deadline
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2023
» The government is speeding up construction of its double-track train system project, which is hoped will turn Thailand into a regional cargo and passenger rail transport hub when completed by 2027 to serve the region's new Singapore-Kunming route.
New road to boost border trade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/01/2023
» The construction of a 43-kilometre road from Chiang Rai to Phayao, expected to ease border trade between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar will likely be completed next year.
Water banks set to ease city flooding
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/02/2018
» City Hall is speeding up its ambitious plans to prevent chronic flooding by building underground “water banks” and water retention areas.