The ambitious plans of the Express Authority of Thailand (Exat) to build a bridge connecting the mainland to the popular island of Koh Samui have come a step closer. This proposed 20-kilometre-long connection, which is due to be built in 2028, can significantly improve accessibility to the island. As the initial hearings begin, stakeholders and residents look on with excitement given the potential implications for both the local economy and the environment.
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has provided updates on the construction of the new and widest suspension bridge across the Chao Phraya River. The bridge will be commissioned in mid-2023.
The Belgian “bridge over troubled roads”
The Leopold viaduct from Brussels was given a second life in Bangkok in 1988 as the Thai-Belgian Friendship Bridge. The bridge was assembled in 19 hours.
It is the wish of the islanders on Koh Samui, but whether it will ever come, I doubt it. The idea was born two years ago: a bridge that connects Koh Samui with the mainland of Surat Thani.
Prime Minister Prayut opens new bridge in Chiang Rai
In the province of Chiang Rai, Prime Minister Prayut has opened the new bridge over the 285 kilometer long Kok River. The bridge is part of the Highway Department's project to solve traffic problems.
New tourist attraction Vietnam: The golden bridge
Vietnam is causing a stir with a new major tourist attraction: Cau Vang or 'Golden Bridge' near the city of Da Nang on the east coast of the country. The 'Golden Bridge', is a long bridge held up by two huge hands.
On Tuesday morning, the famous Thai-Belgian bridge on the Rama IV Road was damaged by fire. The repair will take at least a month. This is a disaster for the already congested roads in the capital.