Politics
Prime Minister Anutin Celebrates Thai Volleyball Success in Songkhla
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul marked the Thai women's volleyball team's Olympic qualification while visiting Songkhla for infrastructure project signings.
On August 31, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul visited Songkhla province to oversee the signing of agreements for two major infrastructure projects: the construction of a bridge across Songkhla Lake and a connection to Koh Lanta.
During the visit at the Buri Sriphu Hotel, the Prime Minister took a moment to acknowledge the recent success of the Thai women’s volleyball team, who have officially secured their spot in the upcoming Olympic Games. In a lighthearted gesture captured by the media, Mr. Anutin demonstrated volleyball receiving and spiking motions to express his congratulations to the athletes.
For residents and travellers in the region, the primary focus of the Prime Minister’s visit remains the development of the Songkhla Lake bridge and the Koh Lanta connectivity project. These infrastructure initiatives are intended to improve regional logistics and accessibility. While the signing ceremony has taken place, specific timelines for the commencement of construction and the projected completion dates for these bridges have not yet been finalized or publicly detailed. Observers are waiting for further announcements from the Ministry of Interior regarding the official project schedules and potential impacts on local traffic or tourism during the construction phases.