{
  "id": 4653541,
  "title": "Southern shortcut bridges get go-ahead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/southern-shortcut-bridges-get-go-ahead",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post",
    "slug": "bangkok-post",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3311325/southern-shortcut-bridges-get-goahead"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Plans have been put into motion by the government to build two major bridges in the nation's southern region with an aim to improve transport connectivity, support tourism and stimulate local economic activity.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}