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  Mahatthai Uthit Bridge

 

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The Mahatthai Uthit Bridge on Bangkok's Boriphat Road, of which the name means ‘Devoted Ministry of the Interior’, as it was built in honour of King Rama V and funded by the Ministry of the Interior.

 

The project was launched and financed by Damrong Rachanuphaap (fig.) and government officials of the Mahatthai (fig.) from all over the country, in a joint donation, which hence led to the name of the bridge.

 

  Mahatthai Uthit Bridge

 

  Mahatthai Uthit Bridge

 

This marble bridge crosses Khlong Maha Naak (fig.) at the confluence with Khlong Rop Krung (fig.). The design features railings with bas-reliefs of Phra Racha Singh, i.e. the seal of the Mahatthai.

 

In the middle section of the balustrade, on either side of the bridge, is a decorative part with the name of the bridge, flanked by black squires with a white chakra, referring to the Chakri Dynasty. The two columns feature bas-relief of a mother holding her child on the arm and covering her eyes and a woman comforting a young boy who is crying from sadness for the demise of the King, which gave rise to the nickname ‘Weeping Bridge.

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