Newest Lao-Thai bridge link across the Mekong 96 per cent complete

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune (third from left) visits the Lao side of the fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge under construction across the Mekong River. - VT

VIENTIANE: Construction of the fifth “friendship bridge” between Laos and Thailand across the Mekong River, linking Borikhamxay province in Laos and Bueng Kan province in Thailand, is now 96 per cent complete.

A progress report on the construction of the bridge was delivered by Project Director Laythong Phommavong when Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, and his delegation last visited the Borikhamxay side of the bridge last week.