Songkla

Tinsulanonda Bridge in Songkla

Tinsulanonda Bridge is the longest concrete bridge of Thailand, consisting of two parts, stretches out into Songkhla Lake to link the island, Koh Yor, with the mainland, facilitating the traffic flow between Songkhla and nearby districts.The first part of the bridge itself is 940 meters long with 100-meter-long tied-beam at each end.The other part of the bridge is 1,700 meters long with the 225 meters tied-beam on Koh Yor. Total Length is . 2,640 meters

Begin the bridge construction in March 26, 1984, and finished in Sept. 25, 1986, the bridges make the island become very famous, as it’s easy to access.

For the excellent view of the bridge, you may stop at the provided rest areas, one before approaching the first part of the bridge from Ban Nam Krajai, and the other one, just in front of the Institute for Southern Thai Studies, before leaving the island at the northern end

Road signage

First trip with friends.

Entry from the south

Road signage

Aerial view of the Bridge

From view point

Fishing Village on Songkla Lake

Restaurant on Songkla End

A side view of the Road

Though I am not a die-hard Golf Player, arriving here on my personal visit, I had this honor of having lunch in a Chiang Mai's Golf Club