Rama IX Bridge
Rama IX Bridge (Thai: สะพานพระราม ๙, RTGS: Saphan Phra Ram Kao, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn pʰráʔ rāːm kâːw]) is a bridge in Bangkok, Thailand over the Chao Phraya River. It connects the Yan Nawa District to Rat Burana District as a part of the Dao Khanong – Port Section of Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway.The bridge was named in the honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th birthday. The opening date coincided with the king's birthday, with a million people walking over it. It was the first cable-stayed bridge in Thailand and had the second-longest cable-stayed span in the world when it opened in 1987.The original colour scheme, with white pylons and black cables, was replaced with an all yellow scheme representing the king in 2006.
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Chaloem Maha Nakhon Expressway, Bangkok Yan Nawa District
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| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N 13.682058 ° | E 100.519001 ° |
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สะพานคู่ขนานสะพานพระราม 9
Chaloem Maha Nakhon Expressway
10120 Bangkok, Yan Nawa District
Bangkok, Thailand
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