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Ratsadaphisek Bridge

Address: 7GV2+78R, Thanon Rasda, Wiang Nuea, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52100

Ratsadaphisek Bridge (สะพานรัษฎาภิเศก)

It is said that the first Ratsadaphisek Bridge was a wooden bridge built during the reign of Chao Bunwat Wongmanit. The last owner of Lampang To believe the protection of Hua Wiang Province (Suan Dok) and North Wiang Province together It was completed in 1893, in line with the reign of King Rama V.

It is the largest bridge in the country, with a length of 120 meters, reminiscent of the vast width of the Wang River. old days In addition, I understand that the name Ratsadaphisek originated from the construction of a bridge to bow to the King. Dedicated as a memorial in the royal ceremony of the reign of King Rama V, where His Highness gave the name “Ratsadaphisek” to this bridge.

The first wooden bridge collapsed in 1901 because it could withstand the impact of a large amount of logs when the water flooded. Chao Boonwat Wongmanit had to send a letter to the Ministry of Interior. Ask for money to build a new bridge for the second generation. This time, Ratsadaphisek Bridge is a reinforced wooden bridge. There is no evidence to confirm when it was completed. There is only evidence from the Public Works Department that Phra Chao Luk Ya you Krom Muen Nakhon Chai Si Suradet His Highness opened the bridge on January 17, 1905.

However, the second generation Ratsadaphisek Bridge collapsed again in 1915 with the same problems. is to decay over time. In addition to being unable to withstand the logs the shoulders flow with the current. An engineer from the Ministry of Transport who inspected the Ratsadaphisek Bridge found that the wooden spur of the bridge had deteriorated and could not be repaired. Therefore, it was suggested to His Majesty King Rama VI that “it should be done like the Farogongrit”, which he agreed with because he foresaw that the concrete was built. will be permanently stable over a longer period.

The construction of the third generation of the bridge went ahead in 1916 with General Phra Chao Boromwongtheo. Krom Phraya Kamphaeng Phet Akarayothin as a construction supervisor It uses mostly local workers. The controlling company and engineer belong to Germany.

Finally, the third generation of Ratsadaphisek Bridge was completed in 1917. It is a white reinforced concrete bridge painted in white, striking with the shape of a total of 4 bows, standing across the river. There are also many symbols that convey the history.

Four pillars, which are located at the head of the bridge, two on each side. It is like stability, strength and elegance pole top wreath on the top of the four pillars of the four pillars In remembrance of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn, Rama V , the red Garuda decorated in the middle of every pillar in front both sides of the bridge Indicates the symbol of the Kingdom of Siam during the reign of King Rama VI. Kai Luang or White Chicken that is decorated in the middle of every side pillar. both sides of the bridge is the symbol of Lampang Referring to the reign of Chao Boonwat Wongmanit.

The words “March 1917” in the middle of every inner pillar both sides of the bridge Telling the date of completion of the bridge,
the word “Rassadaphisek Bridge” is in the middle of the girder connecting the first pair of bridge arches on both sides of the bridge head. Indicates that the royal name has been given since then. Ratsadaphisek Bridge stood firmly above the Wang River. brought himself through the crisis including the great flood in 1920, where huge logs flowed with rapids When Chao Boonwat Wongmanit decided to blow up the bridge.

The water level continued to decline and again during World War 2 around the year 1942 – 1945, teacher Lucy Starling, director of the School of Wisdom. As an Allied Counselor has requested an exemption from the destruction of the Ratsadaphisek Bridge She argues that there are only Japanese soldiers who are bodyguards and hospital districts. no strategic effect Ratsadaphisek Bridge survived the bombing. But still got some bullets from the plane.