Two bridges aimed at saving wild Thai elephants in Rayong and Chanthaburi opened to traffic


BANGKOK: The Department of Rural Roads has opened two newly constructed bridges over a wildlife sanctuary and a national park in Rayong and Chanthaburi, aimed at protecting wild elephants from speeding vehicles.

The two bridges, located in Rayong’s Khao Chamao district and Chanthaburi’s Kaeng Hang Maew district, are part of Highway No. 4060, which runs through forests spanning five eastern provinces.

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