Saphan Wan Chat
Chaloem Wat Chat Bridge (Thai: สะพานเฉลิมวันชาติ, RTGS: Saphan Chaloem Wan Chat, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn t͡ɕʰā.lɤ̌ːm wān t͡ɕʰâːt]; lit. 'national day celebration bridge'; sometimes shortened to Saphan Wan Chat) is a bridge and four-way intersection in the area of Bang Lamphu, Bowon Niwet and Ban Phan Thom sub-districts, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. It's not far from Khao San and Rambuttri roads.
Chaloem Wan Chat Bridge สะพานเฉลิมวันชาติ | |
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| Coordinates | 13°45′33.80″N 100°30′08.94″E / 13.7593889°N 100.5024833°E |
| Carries | Prachathipatai Road |
| Crosses | Khlong Rop Krung (Khlong Bang Lamphu) |
| Locale | Bowon Niwet and Ban Phan Thom Sub-Districts, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Official name | Chaloem Wan Chat Bridge |
| Other name(s) | Wan Chat Bridge |
| Maintained by | Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1940 |
| Location | |
Chaloem Wan Chat Bridge is a bridge across Khlong Rop Krung (around the city canal) or popularly known as Khlong Bang Lamphu on Prachathipatai road, considered as the beginning point of Prachathipatai road and the tip of Dinso road. The bridge was built in 1940 in the era of government of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram to celebrate the national day of Thailand. At that time, falls on December 10, which is a memorial day at the King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) gave a first permanent constitution. Nowadays, Thailand's national day is December 5, the birthday of King Bhumibol (Rama IX) and December 10 became the Constitution Day.
Around the bridge is well known for its numerous national flag and other types of flags includes portrait frames stores that have been operating since the past, also hostels, restaurants and cafés serving tourists like the nearby Khao San road.[1]
Surroundings
- Wat Bowonniwet
- Palace Gate Remnants
- Democracy Monument
- Wat Tri Thotsathep
- Ban Phan Thom–the last community of silversmiths in Bangkok
- Queen Sirikit Gallery
References
- ^ Jintanadilokkul, Sirilak (2002-03-19). "สะพาน เฉลิมวันชาติ" [Chaloem Wan Chat Bridge]. Sanook.com (in Thai).