Saphan Chang Rongsi
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.
Chang Rong Si was listed as a registered ancient monument of Bangkok in 1988.
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.
Gallery
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The Dog Head sculpture of the bridge
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Namesake intersection at the end of the bridge
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Fazal Building, a historical building at the end of the bridge
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View on the bridge towards the Ministry of Defence
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View from the bridge towards Bamrung Mueang Road and Fazal Building
References
- ^ Pinijnakorn (2009-02-23). "สามแพร่ง...ทางแยกแห่งทวิภพ". Thai PBS (in Thai).
- ^ "รายงานการศึกษาโบราณสถานที่ขึ้นทะเบียนในกรุงเทพมหานคร ปี พ.ศ.๒๕๕๔" (PDF). BMA (in Thai). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- ^ Trinoisai, Prinya (2024-08-20). "อาคารฟาซาล". Matichon Weekly (in Thai). Retrieved 2020-10-10.
External links
- "สะพานช้างโรงสี". Rattanakosin Island Information Center (in Thai).