New bridge to Koh Lanta approved

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

Krabi Governor Pinit Boonlert points to where the proposed bridge would connect the island to Krabi. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: Construction of a bridge linking Koh Lanta with the mainland in Krabi has been approved by the central government, it was announced last week.

The new 1.5km bridge is to stretch from Hua Hin Pier on the mainland to Klong Maak Pier on Lanta Noi. 

The crossing will facilitate the approximately five million tourists visiting the island annually, who currently have to rely on ferry boat services operating between the two points.

 

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Good news. Well done, PM. I know people don't like change and some would view this is as a bad step, but Lanta is hardly some idyllic isle amid a turquoise pond. Messing with boats has always put me off. 

 

"expected to be completed by 2023"

 

Oh.