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Thailand-Lao border bridge, due for completion by December 2025.

Thailand and Laos progress with the 6th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, bridging Ubon Ratchathani and Salavan. This architectural marvel spans 1.6 km, intersecting major regional roads. The project, worth THB 4.91 billion, aims to boost transport and trade in the Mekong economic zone.

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Thai-Laos partnership advances on sixth friendship bridge, linking Ubon Ratchathani and Salavan....
Thai-Laos partnership advances on sixth friendship bridge, linking Ubon Ratchathani and Salavan. This 1.6km long arch bridge will interconnect with significant regional highways and is expected to bolster transportation and commerce within the Mekong economic corridor, with an estimated cost of THB 4.91 billion.

Thailand-Lao border bridge, due for completion by December 2025.

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Let's Talk About a New Spanning: The 6th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge!

Get ready to be part of history! Thailand and Laos are cooking up something major with the upcoming 6th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Ubon Ratchathani with Salavan. This bad boy will span over 1.6 km and link to significant regional highways, boosting transport and trade along the Mekong economic corridor.

The construction of this masterpiece is set to break ground soon, following the successful concrete-pouring ceremony and agreement signing for the 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan - Bolikhamxay). The arch bridge is currently nearing completion, with only minor finishing tasks remaining before it's ready to roll by October-November 2025.

The 5th bridge, a symbol of unity between our two nations, is anticipated to greatly increase cross-border trade, which currently hovers over the 28 billion baht mark annually. Plus, it promises to serve as a crucial link in the broader logistics corridor connecting to Vietnam's deep-sea ports, opening up a world of economic opportunities in the region.

In case you're wondering, Thailand and Laos have been buddies when it comes to Mekong River crossings since way back in 1994 with the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai and Vientiane). Since then, subsequent bridges have popped up in Mukdahan-Savannakhet, Nakhon Phanom-Khammouane, and Chiang Khong-Huay Xai. The 5th bridge continues this legacy, embodying the strengthening bond between our nations.

Now, let's turn our attention to the 6th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, slated to take our relationship to new heights. The bridge will stretch 1,607 metres, featuring a stunning arch design, and establish vital connections with Highway No. 2112 in Ubon Ratchathani Province and Route 13 (R13) on the Lao side.

The total estimated construction cost hovers around THB4.91 billion, with the budget divided evenly between Thailand and Laos. However, keep your eyes peeled for any updates on the Lao government's potential revision to the project design, which could push the Lao-side budget up by approximately THB310 million.

As we impatiently wait for the concrete to harden on the 5th bridge, let's look ahead to the 6th bridge and the exciting new chapter it will write in the story of Thai-Lao friendship!

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  • Thailand
  • Laos
  • Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge
  • Ubon Ratchathani
  • Salavan
  • Mekong
  1. The sudden surge in trade between Thailand and Laos, spurred by the upcoming 6th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, renders coverage in general-news and economic sectors significant.
  2. The construction of the 6th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge signifies an expansion of the transport infrastructure, a topic of interests for sport, politics, and war-and-conflicts analysts given the corridor's strategic location.
  3. The 6th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge will also facilitate migration by improving travel conditions between the two countries, making it an interesting subject to follow in the context of migration-related discussions.

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