On the delta of Golok River that divides Malaysia and Thailand, river ferry services connect the both sides of the river across international border.

The width of the river is about 200 m which makes bridge construction possible technically and financially.

Why is the bridge not built at the Golok River delta between Pengkalan Kubor and Tak Bai?


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KEYWORDS: Malaysia, Thailand, border, Pengkalan Kubor, Kelantan, Tak Bai, Narathiwat, river ferry, border crossing, Golok River, Southern Thailand, conflict area