Rama VI Bridge

The Rama VI Bridge spans 442 meters across the Chao Phraya River with steel cantilever construction and five sections measuring 10 meters in width.

The bridge construction started in December 1922 by French company Les Etablissements Montenot and opened on January 1, 1927, on King Rama VI birthday.

The bridge design represents early 20th-century Thai engineering, combining French architectural elements with local transportation requirements for both trains and vehicles.

The structure maintains 10 meters clearance above sea level, enabling regular boats to pass underneath while connecting Bangkok's northern and southern railway networks.

During World War II, Allied forces bombed the bridge, causing major damage to its central section on February 7, 1945, leading to reconstruction changes.

Location: Bang Sue

Location: Bang O

Inception: January 1, 1927

Official opening: January 1, 1927

Length: 441 m

Longest Span: 120 m

GPS coordinates: 13.81325,100.51529

Latest update: May 16, 2025 05:41