Thailand, Laos open 5th friendship bridge to boost regional connectivity

NAMPA / Xinhua

2025-12-25

BANGKOK, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- Thailand and Laos on Thursday jointly inaugurated the Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, a major infrastructure milestone connecting the Thai northeastern province of Bueng Kan with Bolikhamxay province in Laos. The inauguration ceremony was held at the center of the new bridge, which spans 1,350 meters across the Mekong River. Speaking at the ceremony, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone stated that the projec......

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