CHIANG RAI, 22 November 2013 (NNT) – Officials in Chiang Rai are readying themselves for the launch of the newest Thai-Lao friendship bridge on December 11.

Chiang Rai governor Phongsak Wangsamoe on Thursday disclosed that the construction of the 4th Thai-Lao friendship bridge was almost complete, and preparations were underway for the inauguration ceremony on December 11. The newest land link to Laos would act as a passageway into and from China.

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National News Bureau Of Thailand

November 22, 2013.

Good news for all those traversing the Mekong there on a weekend. In the past had to "rent" a whole ferry for as little as THB 4'000.

Is this the Chiang Khong - Houi Xai bridge? I thought that was completed months ago and already open.

Or is this the bridge over the Mekong wholly in Laos that will connect with the border north of Nan?

Or somewhere else?

Can Europeans get a visa on arival in Laos ?

Detailed article with location and photos of the new bridge at the following website:

http://www.asienreisender.de/tips_chiangkhongbridge.html

wileycoyote: Check out the following website:

http://www.laos-guide-999.com/visa-on-arrival.html

There has been a thread running in the Chiang Rai forum since June. Have a read

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645075-mekong-bridge-crossing-new-bridge-and-area-info-from-chiang-khong-to-laos/