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Two Korat underpasses open on June 3 to ease traffic and support Isaan economy
Two Korat underpasses open on June 3 to ease traffic and support Isaan economy
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Two new underpasses in Nakhon Ratchasima will open for trial use on June 3 to ease congestion and boost Isaan connectivity.New Bang Pakong River bridge opens to ease Bangkok-bound traffic and support EEC growth
New Bang Pakong River bridge opens to ease Bangkok-bound traffic and support EEC growth
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
The Department of Highways has opened a new 349.5-million-baht Bang Pakong River bridge on Highway 3702 in Chachoengsao to improve Bangkok-bound travel, ease bottlenecks and boost logistics in the EEC.Highways Dept closes Rama II main road for 60 days following crane collapse, prepares to terminate contract
Highways Dept closes Rama II main road for 60 days following crane collapse, prepares to terminate contract
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026
Following a crane collapse on the Bang Khun Thian – Ban Phaeo motorway project, the Thai Highways Department has closed the main road for 60 days and is considering contract termination due to safety concerns.15-hour operation to recover bodies from crane collapse on Rama II Road
15-hour operation to recover bodies from crane collapse on Rama II Road
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
Authorities recover the bodies of two victims after a crane collapse on Rama II Road, with the Department of Highways working to restore traffic flow.Cabinet clears M9 motorway Bang Bua Thong–Bang Pa-in
Cabinet clears M9 motorway Bang Bua Thong–Bang Pa-in
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
Cabinet approved the M9 western outer ring road (Bang Bua Thong–Bang Pa-in). Civil works total 15.862bn baht; overall investment is about 56bn.39 free camping sites across Thailand for New Year 2026 holidays
39 free camping sites across Thailand for New Year 2026 holidays
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025
As the long New Year holidays approach, the Department of Highways (DOH) has prepared 39 free camping sites across the country, available to the public and tourists.Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to open to the public on December 27, linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxay
Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to open to the public on December 27, linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxay
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025
Thailand will open the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan-Bolikhamxay) to the public on December 27, 2025, with daily service from 6am to 10pm.Travel to southern Thailand back to normal, DOH suggests two alternative routes
Travel to southern Thailand back to normal, DOH suggests two alternative routes
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
The Department of Highways reports that travel to southern Thailand is back to normal after flooding, with recommended alternative routes for quicker, safer travel.Six provinces on alert as Chao Phraya Dam boosts discharge to 2,900 m³/s
Six provinces on alert as Chao Phraya Dam boosts discharge to 2,900 m³/s
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
The Highways Department has prepared flood diversion routes in six provinces after the Chao Phraya Dam raised discharge to 2,900 m³/s.DOH proposes 54.5-billion-baht Nakhon Pathom - Cha-am motorway project for Cabinet approval
DOH proposes 54.5-billion-baht Nakhon Pathom - Cha-am motorway project for Cabinet approval
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2025
The Department of Highways is seeking Cabinet approval for a 61 km Nakhon Pathom–Cha-am motorway project worth 54.5 billion baht, with construction expected to start in 2027.