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THIRD THAI-LAOS BRIDGE

A third bridge linking Thailand and Lao PDR across the Huang River, one of the tributaries of the mighty Mekong, is due to start in early 2004. Thailand will bear the 70.75 million baht (about US$ 1.8 million) cost of the 3.3 kilometre bridge which will link the northeastern province of Loei, Thailand, with the province of Sainyabuli, Lao PDR.

The bridge across the Huang River is in line with the Economic Co-operation Strategy (ECS) approved by regional governments to develop road links between Thailand and Lao PDR. The strategy was agreed during a meeting between Thailand, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Cambodia on 12 November, 2003, in Bagan, Myanmar.

Although the bridge will not immediately have an international immigration checkpoint, that is a logical next step for governments to discuss after it is opened.

Well-known for natural attractions, Loei province is home to the Phu Kradueng National and Forest Park and Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary. These parks are dotted with caves and waterfalls, and highlighted by beautiful scenery along the banks of the Mekong and Huang rivers.

There is yet another bridge across the Mekong River, the Lao-Nippon Bridge funded by the Japanese, in the Laotian province of Pakse. This opened in August 2000 but is located entirely in Laotian territory while the other three are cross-border bridges.

My wife and me cross this border today with a visa on arrival..

So, good news for expats and travelers

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THIRD THAI-LAOS BRIDGE

A third bridge linking Thailand and Lao PDR across the Huang River, one of the tributaries of the mighty Mekong, is due to start in early 2004. Thailand will bear the 70.75 million baht (about US$ 1.8 million) cost of the 3.3 kilometre bridge which will link the northeastern province of Loei, Thailand, with the province of Sainyabuli, Lao PDR.

The bridge across the Huang River is in line with the Economic Co-operation Strategy (ECS) approved by regional governments to develop road links between Thailand and Lao PDR. The strategy was agreed during a meeting between Thailand, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Cambodia on 12 November, 2003, in Bagan, Myanmar.

Although the bridge will not immediately have an international immigration checkpoint, that is a logical next step for governments to discuss after it is opened.

Well-known for natural attractions, Loei province is home to the Phu Kradueng National and Forest Park and Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary. These parks are dotted with caves and waterfalls, and highlighted by beautiful scenery along the banks of the Mekong and Huang rivers.

There is yet another bridge across the Mekong River, the Lao-Nippon Bridge funded by the Japanese, in the Laotian province of Pakse. This opened in August 2000 but is located entirely in Laotian territory while the other three are cross-border bridges.

My wife and me cross this border today with a visa on arrival..

So, good news for expats and travelers

//guest house url removed - lopburi3//

The bridge across the Huang River