New Mekong riverside road due March next yearConstruction of the Naka Vithi Mekong riverside road is now 44% finished. Department of Rural RoadsThe Naka Vithi Mekong riverside road project, aimed at boosting cross-border trade, transport and tourism between Thailand and Laos, is expected to be completed by March next year, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) said. The project runs from the Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge in Mukdahan to the iconic Phra That Phanom monument in Nakhon Phanom, covering 43.5 km. Once completed, the road will enhance connectivity in Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom, support cross-border commerce, improve transport efficiency, and promote tourism along the Mekong. The road will serve as a scenic route, offering safer travel while boosting the local economy.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2026 04:21 UTC