Sukhumvit Road

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National Highway 3
ทางหลวงแผ่นดินหมายเลข 3
ถนนสุขุมวิท
Thanon Sukhumwit
Route information
Part of AH123 (Rayong to Border to  Cambodia)
Length488.387 km (303.470 mi)
Existed1936–present
Major junctions
West endBangkok, Phloen Chit
Southeast endKhlong Yai District, Trat,
border to  Cambodia
Location
CountryThailand
Highway system
Street sign depicting the name of Sukhumvit Road (Thanon Sukhumvit) in Thai and Latin letters

Sukhumvit Road is a major road in Thailand.[1] It connects Bangkok to other major cities. It is one of the longest roads in the world at over 300 miles. The road starts in central Bangkok. It connects to the east with the border of Cambodia.

Routes[change | change source]

Sukhumvit Road starts in Bangkok. It continues from Rama I Road and Phloen Chit Road in Pathum Wan District. It begins where the areas of Khlong Toei, Pathum Wan, and Watthana meet. The road goes along the border between Khlong Toei and Watthana. Then it goes through Phra Khanong and Bang Na districts.[2] After that, Sukhumvit Road crosses from Bangkok into Samut Prakan Province. It continues going east through Chachoengsao Province. It goes south through Chonburi Province, going around the Khao Khiao Mountain. The road goes east through Rayong Province and southeast through Chanthaburi Province. It ends at Ban Hat Lek village in Trat Province.

References[change | change source]

  1. Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Section of Sukhumvit Road collapses" – via www.bangkokpost.com.
  2. Mail, Pattaya (November 23, 2023). "Mayor inspects utility poles removal along Sukhumvit Road".