Chaloem Wat Chat Bridge (, , ; ; sometimes shortened to ''Saphan Wan Chat'') is a bridge and four-way
intersection
In mathematics, the intersection of two or more objects is another object consisting of everything that is contained in all of the objects simultaneously. For example, in Euclidean geometry, when two lines in a plane are not parallel, their ...
in the area of
Bang Lamphu,
Bowon Niwet and
Ban Phan Thom sub-districts,
Phra Nakhon district,
Bangkok
Bangkok, officially known in Thai language, Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estim ...
. It's not far from
Khao San and
Rambuttri roads.
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
Plaek Phibunsongkhram; 14 July 1897 – 11 June 1964) was a Thai military officer and politician who served as the third prime minister of Thailand from 1938 to 1944 and again from 1948 to 1957. He rose to power as a leading member of the Kh ...
to commemorate the
national day of Thailand. 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.
Surroundings
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Wat Bowonniwet
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Palace Gate Remnants
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Democracy Monument
*Wat Tri Thotsathep
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Ban Phan Thom–the last community of
silversmiths in Bangkok
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Queen Sirikit Gallery
Notes
References
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Bridges in Bangkok
Road junctions in Bangkok
1940 establishments in Thailand
Bridges completed in 1940
Phra Nakhon district
Neighbourhoods of Bangkok