AH12

Asian Highway 12 (AH12) is a route of the Asian Highway Network, with a length of 1,195 km (747 miles) that runs from AH3 in Nateuy, Laos, through Muang Xay, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Saraburi until its terminus at AH1 in Nong Khae District, Saraburi Province, Thailand.[1]

Asian Highway 12
Map of AH12 in red
AH12 in Laos
Route information
Length1,195 km (743 mi)
Major junctions
North endNateuy, Laos
South endHin Kong, Thailand
Location
CountriesLaos
Thailand
Highway system
Asian Highway Network
AH8 AH13

The highway has been in use since 8 April 1994. Its US$30 million cost was financed by Laos and Thailand, apart from the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, funded by the Australian government as development aid for Laos.[2]

Sections

Laos

Thailand

  • Hwy 2 (Mittraphap Road): Nong Khai–Saraburi
  • Hwy 1 (Phahonyothin Road): Saraburi–Hin Kong, Nong Khae District

References

  1. Asian Highway Handbook (PDF). UN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC. 2003. pp. 63–65, 104–107. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  2. "Focus Feb 09 08" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 September 2009. Retrieved 21 January 2009.


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