Saphan Lek - Damrong Sathit Bridge @ Chinatown in Bangkok [Thailand]

A bridge that spans only about 30 meters, and appears to be more a road than a bridge, wouldn't be of much interest to me, if not for the information panel at its side. 

Known as Damrong Sathit Bridge, it was a national monument in Bangkok with origins as the "first Iron bridge that was built in the reign of King Rama V" and "rebuilt with reinforced concrete in the reign of King Rama VII". 

There used to be a flourishing makeshift market at this side before 2015 but the authorities decided to shut it down given that it's illegal with safety concerns. At the moment, the area had redeveloped into a nice, tree lined promenade.

Work continued on the other side and I can't wait to see how it would turn out to be! With Sam Yot MRT station just 200 meters away,  I bet the area would be as thriving as the makeshift market demolished a few years ago.

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