​In 3 to 4 years, a highway from Kolkata to Bangkok!

Jun 15, 2023

Timesofindia

Kolkata-Bangkok highway​

The highway connecting Kolkata with Bangkok could be ready in the next three to four years, said commerce ministers of the various countries and provinces. (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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Trilateral highway

The trilateral highway is being built as part of BIMSTEC (the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) project. (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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Thailand-Myanmar-India highway​

As per the project plan, it will start from Bangkok and would go through cities like Sukhothai, Mae Sot in Thailand, Yangon, Mandalay, Kalewa, Tamu in Myanmar before reaching India. (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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Will cross through Northeast

In India, it is likely to go through Moreh, Kohima, Guwahati, Srirampur, Siliguri to Kolkata. (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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2,500 km-long

The total stretch of the highway could be over 2,500 kilometres, Thai minister Vijavat Isarabhakdi said. (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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Longest stretch planned in India

The longest stretch of this highway would be in India with the smallest stretch in Thailand. (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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​Thailand portion of highway ready​

The Thailand portion of the highway has already been completed, said Thai minister Vijavat Isarabhakdi. (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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Road connectivity work on

Acording to Myanmar minister Aung Naing Oo, the portion of the highway in his country is likely to be ready in three years. (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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Work on track

The highway, set to start in Bangkok, will conclude in Kolkata (Photo: Bing Image Creator)

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