The Thai authorities has reiterated its plan to construct a model new bridge over the slender Golok River, which will function another border crossing. The Thai and Malaysian governments hope that the bridge, which will connect Sungai Golok district in Narathiwat province to Kelantan in Malaysia, will increase tourism and commerce ties between the bordering nations.
The new bridge would be the third bridge built over the river. It will join “Harmony Bridge,” which can be within the Sungai Golok district and connects to Rantau Panjang in Malaysia. The second bridge to be built over the river links Bukit Bunga city in Malaysia with Buketa village in the Waeng district of Narathiwat.
In August, Thailand’s Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai and his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah agreed to step up infrastructure at the border to help in reaching their bilateral commerce aim of US$30 billion by 2025.
Both ministers expressed their hopes to expedite the development of a road connecting the customs complexes of Bukit Kayu Hitam and Sadao, which they are saying might be essential for enhancing trade links between Malaysia and Thailand.
The two nations also contemplating the construction of a fourth bridge connecting Pengkalan Kubor in Malaysia to Tak Bai district in Narathiwat province, but an area evaluation and topographic survey will have to be undertaken before discussions can move forward further.
The new bridge aims to facilitate seamless journey between the two international locations on the land border. In July, Malaysians made up the most important portion of international arrivals in Thailand, mostly arriving by the land border in Songkhla province. Malaysia is still a well-liked location among Thai travellers, however Singaporeans take up the N0.1 spot for international arrivals in Malaysia.
The narrow river separating Thailand and Malaysia makes it simple for native Thais and Malaysians to sneak across as they please, which is why Sungai Golok is a notorious get together city when the sun goes down.
In June, a Malaysian man snuck across the river to attend an unlawful cockfighting match. His cock won the struggle, however the man’s luck quickly modified when he got shot on his way again to Malaysia. Scared of the authorities, the man swam again throughout the river to receive medical remedy in Malaysia.
The 50 baht shuttle train which connects Hat Yai in Songkhla to Padang Besar resumed services in July after most Covid-19 entry restrictions in each countries have been lifted. Fail-proof (7 Malaysian ringgits) and takes one hour, making journey between Malaysia and Thailand through train a viable and convenient option for tourists..