Golok Bridge - 1973 - Malaysia
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Ianatlarge
N 06° 01.368 E 101° 58.476
47N E 829329 N 666622
A national border crossing dated bridge, in northern Malaysia.
Waymark Code: WMG793
Location: Malaysia
Date Posted: 01/23/2013
Views: 3
This bridge connects the land of the Thais with Malaysia. On the Thai side of the bridge is a two part inscription, in Thai and English, on both sides of the bridge. The bridge is maybe 50m in length. One must pass through immigration of either sovereign nation (thus invalidating one's visa) to cross the bridge. There is no parking in the immediate vicinity.
As follows:
Golok Bridge
Jointly built by the governments of
Malaysia and Thailand
The Golok Bridge is symbolic of the
close ties that exist between the peoples
and governments of the two countries
officially declared opened by
their excellencies the prime ministers of
Thailand -(!)- Malaysia
Field Marshal Thanom Tun HJ Abdul Razan
Kittikorn Bin Datuk Hussein
on the 21st day of May 1973
Please Note:
~ There is an ongoing Islamic based independence movement in this area of southern Thailand. Several hundred people are killed every year. The Australian government strongly advises its citizens to avoid visiting this region. Lots of armed police and soldiers, so few photos ops.
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 21st May 1973
Date stone, plaque location.: Both sides of the bridge, on the Thai side of the border.
Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Golok River
Website (if available): [Web Link]
Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed
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