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Transport Minister Orders Expansion of Highway 211

Infrastructure project aims to boost transportation and tourism
Thailand's Transport Minister has ordered the expansion of Highway 211 to enhance transportation efficiency and promote tourism in the region.

The project is expected to improve connectivity, facilitate trade, and contribute to the economic development of surrounding areas, aligning with the government's broader infrastructure improvement plans.
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Cobra Gold Exercise Concludes as Washington National Guard and Thailand Strengthen Disaster Response Partnership
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