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Thewakam Rangrak Bridge

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Thewakam Rangrak Bridge

Thewakam Rangrak Bridge (Thai: สะพานเทวกรรมรังรักษ์, RTGS: Saphan Thewakam Rangrak, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn tʰēː.wā.kām rāŋ.rák], often referred to simply as "Thewakam Bridge") is a historic bridge in Bangkok, situated on the boundary between Wat Sommanat Subdistrict, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, and

Si Yaek Maha Nak and Suan Chitlada Subdistricts, Dusit District. The bridge crosses the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem at Nakhon Sawan Road, with its southwestern end meeting Thewa Kam Intersection, where Nakhon Sawan Road intersects with Krung Kasem Road. Commissioned by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1899, the Department of Public Works constructed the bridge to link Thanon Talat (ถนนตลาด) with Thanon Plai Talat (ถนนปลายตลาด), now part of Nakhon Sawan Road. King Chulalongkorn presided over its opening ceremony on November 15, 1900. Originally built in its early form, the bridge was later renovated into a concrete structure, and in 1975 it was rebuilt and widened to accommodate modern traffic. Thewakam Rangrak is one of five bridges crossing the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, each named with the meaning "Created by Deity". In this case, "Thewakam" refers to a deity in Thai belief, comparable...

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