First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai

Name: First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge
Address: Mittraphap Rd, Nong Khai, 43000, Thailand

#2 among attractions in Nong Khai

Top attraction, Bridge

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First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai

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The First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is a bridge over the Mekong, connecting Nong Khai Province and the city of Nong Khai in Thailand with Vientiane Prefecture in Laos; the city of Vientiane is approximately 20 km from the bridge. With a length of 1,170 meters, the bridge has two 3.5 m -wide road lanes, two 1.5 m -wide footpaths and a single 1,000 mm gauge railway line in the middle, straddling the narrow central reservation. ()

Local name: สะพานมิตรภาพไทย–ลาว 1 Opened: 1994 (31 years ago)Length: 3839 ftCoordinates: 17°52'48"N, 102°42'54"E

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Mittraphap RdNong Khai 43000 Thailand

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First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sala Keoku, Nong Khai Province Stadium.

4.5 miE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Art museum
Sala Keoku, Nong Khai
115 min walk • Sala Keoku is a park featuring giant fantastic concrete sculptures inspired by Buddhism and Hinduism. It is located near Nong Khai, Thailand in immediate proximity of the Thai-Lao border and the Mekong river.
1.8 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Nong Khai Province Stadium, Nong Khai
47 min walk • Nong Khai Province Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nong Khai province, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Nong Khai F.C.

First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai

Facts and practical information

First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sala Keoku, Nong Khai

Nong Khai Province Stadium, Nong Khai