Betong Mongkollit Tunnel

Betong Mongkollit Tunnel is a 268-meter road tunnel in Betong town, Yala Province, southern Thailand. Opened in January 2001, it was the first tunnel in Thailand to be bored through a mountain. Built to ease traffic and connect the town centre, it has become a landmark and photo spot. The illuminated tunnel features two traffic lanes and a pedestrian walkway, symbolizing the town's modern development near the Malaysian border.

Visitors can expect a straight, illuminated road tunnel cutting through a hill in central Betong. The tunnel has two vehicle lanes and a separate pedestrian walkway on one side, allowing visitors to walk through or drive through. Inside, the walls are lit and ventilated. At both portals there are landscaped entrances and viewpoints for photography. The surrounding area is urban with shops, hotels and street viewpoints of the town.

Constructed and opened in January 2001 by Betong Municipality, the tunnel was the first in Thailand to be excavated through a mountain. It was built to solve traffic congestion, shorten the route through the town's hill and promote tourism and economic development in the border town of Betong.

The tunnel is a modern symbol of Betong and a well-known landmark for residents and visitors. It represents the town's development and connectivity and is frequently featured in local tourism promotion as an iconic photo spot and gateway to the town centre.