Construction of second Sungai Golok-Rantau Panjang bridge linking Thailand to Malaysia to begin in April 2025 — province governor

• To be collectively known as the Twin Bridge, Narathiwat province governor Trakul Thotham said before construction begins, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) must be conducted.

NARATHIWAT, Thailand (June 13): Thailand is expected to start the construction of a second bridge project connecting Sungai Golok and Rantau Panjang in April 2025.

To be collectively known as the Twin Bridge, Narathiwat province governor Trakul Thotham said before construction begins, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) must be conducted.

The EIA will commence next month, he added.

“The new bridge will serve as a second route for border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia.

"I hope the construction of the second bridge connecting Sungai Golok, Narathiwat, and [Rantau Panjang], Kelantan, Malaysia, will improve tourism and trade between the two countries."

Trakul told reporters this during the official visit of ambassadors of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries to southern Thailand.

He said the second bridge will stimulate economic growth between Thailand and Malaysia.

The second Sungai Golok-Rantau Panjang bridge will be built with six lanes, parallel to the existing bridge, which is reportedly too narrow for large vehicles.

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