Exat ramps up Koh Samui bridge plan

Surat Thani: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is preparing to study the feasibility of building a bridge linking the mainland to Koh Samui.

Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk has visited the island to review information and inspect the proposed site for the bridge.

If the project clears the study and wins public approval, work is expected to begin in 2028 and finish two years later.

Mr Surachet led a group that delivered a lecture on the bridge project at the weekend. The session was attended by local administrative organisations, the municipal office, state offices and tourism businesses.

According to those speaking, Koh Samui is in need of a bridge connecting it to the mainland. It would provide an overland transport option in addition to air and boat links which are currently the only modes of travel to and from the island.

The forum was told that…