Rama IX Bridge From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[1][2][3]
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.[4] It was the first cable-stayed bridge in Thailand[1] and had the second-longest cable-stayed span in the world when it opened in 1987.[5][6]
The original colour scheme, with white pylons and black cables, was replaced with an all yellow scheme representing the king in 2006.[7][8]
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