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Coordinates: 13°45′04.54″N 100°29′47.03″E / 13.7512611°N 100.4963972°E / 13.7512611; 100.4963972
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Chang Rong Si Bridge

สะพานช้างโรงสี
Saphan Chang Rong Si, taken from the side of Saranrom Palace, overseeing the Fazal Building
Coordinates13°45′04.54″N 100°29′47.03″E / 13.7512611°N 100.4963972°E / 13.7512611; 100.4963972
CarriesBamrung Mueang Road
CrossesKhlong Khu Mueang Doem (Khlong Lot)
LocalePhra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand
Official nameChang Rong Si Bridge
Other name(s)Saphan Chang Rong Si
Saphan Chang (Elephant Bridge)
Maintained byBangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)
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Chang Rong Si Bridge (Thai: สะพานช้างโรงสี, RTGS: Saphan Chang Rong Si, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn t͡ɕʰáːŋ rōːŋ sǐː]) is a bridge and monument in the Rattanakosin Island area at a tripoint between Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang and San Chaopho Suea with Wat Ratchabophit Subdistricts of Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre of Bangkok. The bridge spans Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, the old city moat, and is locate behind the Ministry of Defense and at the front corner of the Ministry of Interior. It signifies the beginning of Bamrung Mueang Road as it continues eastward from Kanlayana Maitri Road. Atsadang Road meets the bridge's eastern foot at the eponymous Saphan Chang Rong Si Intersection, while Rachini Road runs alongside the canal on the opposite side.

The bridge was originally built for elephants that returned from war and was located near a rice mill, hence came the name "Saphan Chang Rong Si", which literally means "elephants' bridge at rice mill". It was originally a wooden bridge and there were three similar bridges which were later demolished.

During the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), the bridge was restored by Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, the chancellor of the interior, in 1910. The end pieces feature sculptures of dogs' heads that symbolise the year of the dog in the Chinese zodiac.[1]

Chang Rong Si was listed as a registered ancient monument of Bangkok in 1988.[2]

At the foot of the bridge and at the northeast corner of the intersection is the Fazal Building. The striking historic building was built in 1931. Originally, it was a Muslim merchant's department store named " E. M. Katib" selling European glassware, perfume, and crockery.[3]

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  • The Dog Head sculpture of the bridge
    The Dog Head sculpture of the bridge
  • Namesake intersection at the end of the bridge
    Namesake intersection at the end of the bridge
  • Fazal Building, a historical building at the end of the bridge
    Fazal Building, a historical building at the end of the bridge
  • View on the bridge towards the Ministry of Defence
    View on the bridge towards the Ministry of Defence
  • View from the bridge towards Bamrung Mueang Road and Fazal Building
    View from the bridge towards Bamrung Mueang Road and Fazal Building

References

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  1. ^ Pinijnakorn (2009-02-23). "สามแพร่ง...ทางแยกแห่งทวิภพ". Thai PBS (in Thai).
  2. ^ "รายงานการศึกษาโบราณสถานที่ขึ้นทะเบียนในกรุงเทพมหานคร ปี พ.ศ.๒๕๕๔" (PDF). BMA (in Thai). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  3. ^ Trinoisai, Prinya (2024-08-20). "อาคารฟาซาล". Matichon Weekly (in Thai). Retrieved 2020-10-10.
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