Health
Proposed Infrastructure and Healthcare Projects in Songkhla
Former MP Juea Ratchasee has urged the government to prioritize a new bridge and a second hospital in Songkhla during the upcoming mobile cabinet meeting.
According to a report by Thai Post on August 24, 2026, former Member of Parliament Juea Ratchasee has formally requested that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul utilize the upcoming mobile cabinet meeting in Songkhla to advance two significant regional development projects.
The first proposal involves the construction of a bridge spanning the Songkhla Lake, intended to improve connectivity between the provincial capital and the Singhanakhon district. The second proposal calls for the establishment of a "Songkhla Hospital 2" to address local healthcare needs.
For residents and visitors, these projects represent potential improvements to regional infrastructure and medical accessibility. A new bridge could significantly reduce travel times between key areas of the province, while a second hospital would aim to alleviate pressure on existing medical facilities, potentially improving the quality and speed of care available in the region.
It is important to note that these projects are currently in the proposal stage. As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the government regarding the approval, funding, or timeline for either the bridge construction or the development of the new hospital. Stakeholders and the public are awaiting further updates from the mobile cabinet meeting to determine if these initiatives will be formally adopted into the national development agenda.