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This bridge was originally built with teak timber in the third reign. 以往, Mon traders used to settle their boathouses in the area of the Mon Bridge. Nowadays, the timber structure was replaced by a concrete bridge after the teak timber burnt in 1910.

Hok means lifting or converting. The platform of this wooden bridge can be lifted up like a Dutch bridge for boat traffic. This type of bridge was first built in the late past of King Rama IV’s reign (1851-1868).

The temple of King Rama V was built in 1869. The layout of the temple is very well designed. An outstanding architectural feature is the circular-shaped colonnades at the base of the great pagoda. The architecture of the building expresses a good combination between Thai and Western designs.

This temple was built during the reign of King Rama IV. The purpose is to serve Dhammayutika Nikaya Buddhism. The highlight of the temple is the murals about royal ceremonies around the twelve months and a solar eclipse.

這走道橋建於 1911. 拉瑪六世國王太后授予的建設成本，以紀念她的第四個週期 (48 歲) 生日這倒在豬年. 兩年裨昆橋的存在, 豬紀念館在創建 1913 as a birthday present to Queen … 繼續閱讀 »