FIRST THAI LAO FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE

About First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge

The bridge plays a key role in regional connectivity, forming part of the Asian Highway Network and the Kunming–Singapore Railway project. To manage traffic, vehicles switch between right-hand and left-hand driving at designated points. A symbol of cooperation, the bridge has enhanced economic and cultural ties between Thailand and Laos. It remains a crucial gateway for travelers and goods, strengthening ASEAN’s vision of improved regional integration.