Listen to this articleBueng Kan province is preparing for a historic moment later this month as the Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge officially opens on Dec 25, linking Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Ministry of TransportBueng Kan province is preparing for a historic moment later this month as the Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge officially opens on Dec 25. The announcement was made by Bueng Kan Governor Surapol Charoenphumee, accompanied by Deputy Governors Somwang Aree-ua and Nakhon Siriprinyanan. The bridge spans the Mekong River, linking Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Local leaders and residents have expressed optimism about the bridge's potential to transform Bueng Kan into a regional trade hub.

Source: Bangkok Post December 21, 2025 23:04 UTC