Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge)
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Игорь
Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia29,758 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We missed the most interesting part. We came to the bridge on a weekend evening in December and were surprised at the concentration of many local residents near it and on it. The crowd was unpleasant; a bright light was shining in my eyes on the bridge. We turned around and left. But in vain. Here on weekends in December this year there are light and sound shows and fireworks. The bridge is also interesting architecturally. The central truss appears to be upside down. The arc is bent in the opposite direction. The bridge was opened in 1932 by King Rama VII in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Chakri dynasty and the founding of Bangkok. I got confused with the name. The bridge is called differently on different maps. Either it is Memorial, or Buddhayodfa Chulalok Maharat Bridge. I'll give you all the names.
Written December 13, 2023
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,840 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Locals know this bridge as Phuttayotfa Bridge (Rama I bridge). A statue of the king is at the east side. Many seem to think he was also the builder, but of course this was not the case as Rama I lived around 1800 and the bridge was constructed in the 1930s with British and Italian support. At the time it was an important contribution to Thailand's modernization as it was made of solid steel and could be opened and closed.
The bridge survived the bombing by Allied forces during WOII, but only just. The Thai government only found out in 1947 it was deliberately targeted.
You can walk across on foot and for instance visit the Saphan Phut nightmarket on the other side.
The bridge survived the bombing by Allied forces during WOII, but only just. The Thai government only found out in 1947 it was deliberately targeted.
You can walk across on foot and for instance visit the Saphan Phut nightmarket on the other side.
Written December 16, 2018
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HINA W
Islamabad, Pakistan7,358 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This is a green and beige bascule bridge built over the Chao Phraya River. It was inaugurated in 1932 by King Rama VII. It was commissioned to mark the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Chakri Dynasty. Hence it is named after the first king of the dynasty Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I). In English it is called the Memorial bridge. The 678 m long metal bridge connects Thonburi with Phra Nakhon. It has two tall beige towers on each end which add a certain grace to the structure. The Allies tried to bomb this bridge during WWII but missed the target. I loved the look of this bridge which you see while traveling in the Chao Phraya Tourist Express.
Written September 28, 2018
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island, Philippines24,369 contributions
Jul 2023
91 years ago King Prajadhipok opened the bridge in memory of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Bangkok. The bridge was constructed by a British company and is nearly 700 m long.
Written July 28, 2023
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Chuck B
Steilacoom, WA831 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
As a pedestrian, the biggest challenge is continuing to walk along the river with the unrelenting traffic barring your way. Or you can detour a few blocks into Chinatown to cross safely at a light. The history might interest some, other than that it is a bridge over a river. The park and huge statue between the lanes is pretty bombastic.
Written November 19, 2019
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