Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge

The Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is a highway bridge over the Mekong River that links the Bueng Kan Province of Thailand and Pakxan town, Bolikhamxai Province in Laos. The project includes a 16 km four-lane road, including a 12-km Highway 244 at Bueng Kan district, the 1.3 km Mekong Bridge Proper and a 2.8 km road in Laos.

History

Construction of the bridge began in December 2021 and opened to the public on 27 December 2025. The project completion was initially scheduled in 2024, but faced delays due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.