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Travel Uttaradit: The 3rd Thai Mekong River Bridge - Nakhon Phanom to Thakhek
The 3rd Thai Mekong River Bridge - Nakhon Phanom to Thakhek http://www.hotsia.com > Travel Uttaradit > The 3rd Thai Mekong River Bridge - Nakhon Phanom to Thakhek Vietnamese Pak Mor Crisps Night Tour in Nakhon Phanom The 3rd Mekong River Bridge Accommodation Recommendations in Nakhon Phanom By: Marapin Travel Book by Marapin The central region is currently facing a historic flood crisis. Meanwhile, the northeastern region of Thailand is about to open a new dimension of travel in the Indochina region.
Just in time for this year's Loy Krathong festival, the third "Friendship Bridge" connecting the lands of Thailand and Laos is about to open. This is the third Mekong Friendship Bridge after the first at Nong Khai - Vientiane and the second at Mukdahan - Savannakhet. This one connects Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom Province with Thakhek City. What sets it apart from the Mukdahan bridge is
This new bridge in Nakhon Phanom will connect a route through Laos heading towards northern Vietnam at Vinh City. This route crosses a higher mountain pass than the lower route but offers convenience and shortens travel time to northern Vietnam, as it is only about a hundred kilometers from here to Vietnam. In the future, when roads are fully developed, it may be possible to drive from Nakhon Phanom to Hanoi within a day or even overnight.
Not to mention the vast potential for transportation and trade. Meanwhile, the Mukdahan route passes through Savannakhet heading into central Vietnam at Hue and Danang respectively, serving different destinations. From experiencing the atmosphere in Nakhon Phanom, all parties are very excited about the bridge opening, especially since the opening date is tied to the number 11-11-2011-11.11. According to the schedule, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the opening ceremony alongside His Excellency Bounnhang Vorachith,
Vice President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The third Friendship Bridge (Nakhon Phanom - Khammouane Province) will open on Friday, November 11, 2011, at 11:11 AM, which is the origin of the number 11-11-2011-11.11. In the city, signs and souvenir shirts featuring the Friendship Bridge are being prepared enthusiastically for tourists and travelers. Meanwhile, Dr. Somchob Nitipoj, Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administrative Organization Chief, has put up large signs around the city saying "A Dream Come True."
A grand music and performance event, including Thai-Laos boxing, will be held during the bridge opening. In fact, Nakhon Phanom has been continuously promoting the bridge opening since the "Lai Ruea Fai" (Fire Boat Festival) in mid-October and the annual Sompoch Chao Pho Muen festival held this week, leading up to the bridge opening on November 11, 2011. Traveling in this region between us and neighboring countries will surely transform dramatically.
This means we have a series of bridges connecting to Laos from Nong Khai down to Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan. At the southernmost point, there is also a connection at Ubon Ratchathani crossing the Lao-Japan Friendship Bridge at Pakse. Furthermore, the northern route is worth watching as in a few years the 4th Mekong River Bridge, the most important in the history of all Friendship Bridges, is under construction in Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province.
It will perfectly connect the route through Laos to Yunnan Province in southern China for the first time. Hotsia.com will provide updates on the progress along the route to Yunnan.
