Chaloem Wat Chat Bridge (Thai: สะพานเฉลิมวันชาติ, RTGSSaphan 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
Intersection sign used for the bridge
Coordinates13°45′33.80″N 100°30′08.94″E / 13.7593889°N 100.5024833°E / 13.7593889; 100.5024833
CarriesPrachathipatai Road
CrossesKhlong Rop Krung (Khlong Bang Lamphu)
LocaleBowon Niwet and Ban Phan Thom Sub-Districts, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand
Official nameChaloem Wan Chat Bridge
Other name(s)Wan Chat Bridge
Maintained byBangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)
History
Opened1940
Location
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Chaloem Wan Chat Bridge is a bridge across Khlong Rop Krung (around the city canal) or popularly known as Khlong Bang Lamphu. The bridge was built in 1940 by the government of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram to commemorate the national day of Thailand.[a] It also signifies the beginning of Prachathipatai road as it continues northeastward from Dinso road. Phra Sumen road passes through the bridge's southwestern foot at the eponymous Saphan Wan Chat Intersection.

Around the intersection 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]

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  1. ^ At that time, it fell on December 10, which was the day King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) bestowed the first constitution.

References

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  1. ^ Jintanadilokkul, Sirilak (2002-03-19). "สะพาน เฉลิมวันชาติ" [Chaloem Wan Chat Bridge]. Sanook.com (in Thai).