Deputy Prime Minister Pipat officially opened Phutthabhum Road in Nakhon Si Thammarat, enhancing the transportation network to alleviate traffic congestion in the city and support religious tourism and the southern economy.
On 13 Jun 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, presided over the opening ceremony of the road connecting Highway 4103 to Phutthabhum Road in Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The event was attended by Mr. Somchai Leelanoi, Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Mr. Phichit Hunsiri, Director-General of the Department of Rural Roads, local MPs, department executives, government officials, and members of the public at the project site.
Mr. Pipat stated that the Ministry of Transport has assigned the Department of Rural Roads to continuously develop and upgrade transportation infrastructure across all regions. This serves as a crucial foundation for driving the country’s economy, reducing energy costs and travel time for citizens, and enhancing the efficiency and coverage of the transportation network to meet public needs effectively.
The newly opened road project connecting Highway 4103 to Phutthabhum Road is a key initiative that improves the quality of life for Nakhon Si Thammarat residents in terms of travel, transport, and tourism. It helps ease traffic congestion within the municipal area, improves traffic flow to outer zones, and offers convenience to both Thai and international tourists.
Moreover, this project plays an important role in supporting economic growth in the province and southern region by lowering logistics costs, increasing the capacity for goods transportation, and connecting major tourist sites. This will concretely enhance the area's economic and tourism competitiveness.
Phutthabhum Road is an important route linking to religious and cultural attractions in Nakhon Si Thammarat, especially Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, which is under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status. The road spans 4 kilometers, features a central divider formed by an irrigation canal managed by the Royal Irrigation Department, and includes a 390-meter railway overpass. It is a vital part of the province’s transportation network development, supporting urban expansion and preparing to accommodate increasing tourist arrivals if Wat Phra Mahathat is designated a World Heritage site in the future.
