US$26 million Stueng Bat International Border Checkpoint 5% Complete

• 6 August 2020
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The construction of the Stueng Bat-Ban Nong Ing international border checkpoint, which includes the infrastructures and administrative buildings, is now 5% complete and is scheduled for completion in the next 21 months, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 05 August.

The infrastructure includes border checkpoint buildings, dormitory buildings, transit terminals, warehouses and a container yard, and administrative buildings.

The funding for the project, worth over US$26 million, is a loan from the Thai government, and is being developed by CM Grand Development Co., Ltd. & Tan Kim Eng Co., Ltd.

Minister of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport H.E Sun Chanthol said the project is two months late per the schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rainy season. However, the construction firms have committed to finish the project as planned.

The project will open up opportunities for international cooperation, investment, cross-border trade, job creation and tourist attractions and improve the livelihoods of local citizens as well as the national economy.

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