Thailand, Myanmar build new friendship bridge

Thailand and Myanmar have started construction of a new friendship bridge between the two countries, with total investment of 3.9 billion THB (about 114 million USD) funded by the Thai Government.

Illustrative image (Source: pattayamail.com)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand andMyanmar have started construction of a new friendship bridge between the twocountries, with total investment of 3.9 billion THB (about 114 million USD) fundedby the Thai Government.

This is the second Thailand-Myanmarfriendship bridge over Moei River in Thailand’s Tak province.

Transport Minister of Thailand ArkhomTermpittayapaisith and Construction Minister of Myanmar Khaing co-hosted the ground-breakingceremony on March 30.

Once completed in 2019, the bridge willbecome part of the Asian Highway 1.-VNA

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