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Thailand–Laos cross-border bus route launches between Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxay
Thailand–Laos cross-border bus route launches between Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxay
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
Transport Co Ltd (BorKorSor) and a Lao operator have launched a scheduled Thailand–Laos bus service on Route 16 linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxay. The 27km route runs eight trips daily, costs 100 baht, and takes about three hours including border procedures, with an additional bridge shuttle service available.Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge opens, linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxay
Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge opens, linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxay
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025
The Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan–Bolikhamxay) is being touted as the shortest strategic route linking three countries—Thailand, Laos and Vietnam—helping elevate Bueng Kan into a logistics centre and supporting seamless cross-border tourism in the region.5th Thai–Lao bridge nears completion, set to open December 2025
5th Thai–Lao bridge nears completion, set to open December 2025
FRIDAY, JUNE 06, 2025
Meanwhile, Thailand and Laos are moving forward with the 6th Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, linking Ubon Ratchathani with Salavan. The arch bridge will span over 1.6 km and connect to key regional highways. The project, valued at THB 4.91 billion, is set to enhance transport and trade along the Mekong economic corridor.New Lao-Thai Mekong bridge to open soon, promising economic lift for the region
New Lao-Thai Mekong bridge to open soon, promising economic lift for the region
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
A 1,350-metre bridge linking Borikhamxay province in Laos and Bueng Kan province in Thailand across the Mekong River is now 98 per cent complete.Mass funeral held in Bueng Kan for victims of tragic bus accident
Mass funeral held in Bueng Kan for victims of tragic bus accident
SUNDAY, MARCH 02, 2025
17 of the 18 victims cremated on Saturday; one funeral to take place todayRelatives mourn 18 victims of Prachin Buri fatal bus crash
Relatives mourn 18 victims of Prachin Buri fatal bus crash
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Families left grieving once again as another long-distance, double-decker bus overturns on a downhill slope2 killed, 3 injured in deadly shooting in Bueng Kan
2 killed, 3 injured in deadly shooting in Bueng Kan
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024
An armed man in Bueng Kan shot dead two neighbours and injured three others before turning the gun on himselfMekong starts flooding communities in Bueng Kan
Mekong starts flooding communities in Bueng Kan
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
River’s level in Bueng Kan province measured at 13.40 metres on Sunday, an increase of 10cm from Saturday evening