The completion of Highway 12’s expansion, which connects Thailand with Myanmar, and Laos, is expected to significantly enhance cross-border economic activities among the three nations.

 

Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri announced that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is optimistic about the economic benefits the highway will bring, particularly to the residents of Kalasin and Mukdahan in northeast Thailand. Highway 12 forms a part of the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC), a route that connects four mainland Southeast Asian countries, stretching from Myanmar in the west to Vietnam in the east.

 

The Thai government believes that the completed highway will provide a substantial boost to logistics, trade, and tourism, as it effectively links the Andaman coast to the South China Sea. Approximately 793 kilometres of the 1,530-kilometre-long highway is situated in Thailand. The Thai section of the highway starts at the Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Tak’s Mae Sot district and passes through Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, and Mukdahan, where it connects to Laos at the province’s Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.

 

by Mitch Connor

 

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49 minutes ago, webfact said:

Kalasin and Mukdahan

I think this describes the stretch that has been finalized as a four lane divided highway.

I remember some 10 years ago driving past Kalasin and #12 becoming a two lane highway.

The 80 km stretch that I drive frequently is ready since 15 years or more.

And there the "AH-16" signs show the kilometer distance from the Myanamar border (some 500 km+).

Belt & Road iniative in full swing CCP ???????? Criminal Organisation Thailand Sold  ????

For reference:

Highway 12 is still a 2-lane road as it traverses Nam Nao National Park between Chumphae (east) and Lomsak (west). Entrance to/from the park is controlled by checkpoints and barriers. Route 12 is definitely not a Highway here.

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

is expected to significantly enhance cross-border economic activities among the three nations.

Do refugees attempting to escape a murderous military regime count as an economic activity? Welcome to democratic Thailand.

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

For reference:

Highway 12 is still a 2-lane road as it traverses Nam Nao National Park between Chumphae (east) and Lomsak (west). Entrance to/from the park is controlled by checkpoints and barriers. Route 12 is definitely not a Highway here.

 

And not a road to be travelling on long weekend holidays.

Why did they not make it a Triangular route and paint it Gold so that it would make it easier for Drug Traffickers high on Yabba, Opium, etc., to know exactly where they are going thereby reducing costly accidents when they are trying to understand Google Maps in their bewildered state???

 

 

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