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Phitthaya Sathian Bridge

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Phitthaya Sathian Bridge

Phitthaya Sathian Bridge (Thai: สะพานพิทยเสถียร, RTGS: Saphan Phitthayasatthian, pronounced [sa.pʰāːn pʰít.thá.já.sà.tʰîan]) is a historic bridge in Bangkok. It is considered another of the city's notable steel bridges, alongside the Damrong Sathit Bridge, which is popularly known as Saphan Lek and

located in the Khlong Thom area. Phitthaya Sathian Bridge spans Charoen Krung Road over Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, marking the boundary between Talat Noi sub-district of Samphanthawong District and Maha Phruettharam and Bang Rak sub-districts of Bang Rak District. The original structure, built during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), was made of steel and could be separated in the middle to allow boats to pass, functioning similarly to a lifting bridge. This design gave rise to its nickname "Saphan Lek" (lit. 'steel bridge'). It was commonly referred to as "Saphan Lek Lang" (สะพานเหล็กล่าง, [sa.pʰāːn lɛ̀k lâːŋ], lit. 'Lower Steel Bridge'), while Damrong Sathit Bridge was known as "Saphan Lek Bon" (สะพานเหล็กบน, [sa.pʰāːn lɛ̀k bon]), lit. 'Upper Steel Bridge'). Later, during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), the bridge was restored in 1899 and completed in 1900. At that time, it...

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