📍 Bridge📸 Tourist Attraction

Krungthep Bridge

Dao Khanong, Thailand

4.5 (0)

Overview

Bascule bridge in Bangkok, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

Why visit: River crossings with weight to them — the Bridge on the River Kwai among them.

Things to do

›Walk across for the river view
›Read the history at either end
›Photograph it early before the tour buses
›Ride the adjoining railway if it runs

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Travel Information

Best time

November – February

Weather

Central plains — hot and humid year-round (28–36°C), with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy afternoon rain from roughly May to October.

Entry fee

Usually free

Hours

Open access

Est. budget

₹200 – ₹1,000

Duration

30 minutes – 1 hour

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