Charoenrat 31 Bridge ( th, สะพานเจริญรัช ๓๑) is a historic bridge was built across the south city moat known as Pak Khlong Talat. It was paired with Chaloem Sawan 58 Bridge, built across the city moat in the north (demolished in 1971 from the construction of the

Phra Pinklao Bridge The Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge ( th, สะพานสมเด็จพระปิ่นเกล้า, , ) is a bridge near the Grand Palace over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It links Rattanakosin Island with Thonburi. Backg ...

). King

Vajiravudh Vajiravudh ( th, วชิราวุธ, , 1 January 188126 November 1925) was the sixth monarch of Siam under the Chakri dynasty as Rama VI. He ruled from 23 October 1910 until his death in 1925. King Vajiravudh is best known for his efforts ...

(Rama VI) gave contribution equal to his age build the bridge for public use, in the occasion of his birthday anniversary in 1910, which was also the first year of his reign. The bridge officially opened in 1911 and named "Charoenrat 31" ("the King prospered 31 years"). It was the first bridge with the name "Charoen" (the following bridge is Charoenrat 32 Bridge in

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area). The bridge is reinforced concrete bridge with semicircle walls decorated with relief of tigers, symbol of

Wild Tiger Corps The Wild Tiger Corps ( th, กองเสือป่า) was a national paramilitary corps founded in Thailand in 1911 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). Inspired by the British Volunteer Force, the unit was intended to maintain civil order. The W ...

founded by the King in the same year. Inscription of the bridge's name is surrounded by European floral design. Top of the bridge wall inscribed King Vajiravudh's royal monogram. At two ends of bridge wall are number 31, meaning the King Vajiravudh's age. The bridge is registered a national heritage by the

Fine Arts Department The Fine Arts Department ( th, กรมศิลปากร, ) is a government department of Thailand, under the Ministry of Culture. Its mission is managing the country's cultural heritage. History The department was originally established ...

since 1975.

Neighbouring places

*Pak Khlong Talat *

Rajini School Rajini School ( th, โรงเรียนราชินี, , lit. "Queen's School") is a private girls' school in Thailand, and one of the oldest in the country. It was founded in 1904 by Queen Saovabha Phongsri as a replacement for the recen ...

& Rajinee Pier (N7) * Sanam Chai MRT station *Phra Rachawang Police Station

References

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