Celebrate Thai Queen Sirikit's birthday with illuminated bridges across the Chao Phraya River


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BANGKOK: Twelve bridges across the Chao Phraya River will be illuminated from Sunday (Aug 10) to Wednesday (Aug 13) to mark Queen Sirikit's birthday, creating a festive atmosphere in Bangkok.

The Department of Rural Roads will illuminate 12 bridges across the Chao Phraya River in celebration and gratitude for the royal patronage on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother’s birthday on Tuesday (Aug 12).

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The public is invited to view the illuminated bridges in Bangkok and its surrounding areas, including the following 12 bridges:

Maha Chesadabodindranusorn Bridge

Krung Thon Bridge (Sang Hi)

Memorial Bridge

Phra Pok Klao Bridge

Taksin Bridge

Bhumibol Bridge 1

Bhumibol Bridge 2

Krung Thep Bridge

Rama III Bridge

Rama IV Bridge

Rama V Bridge

Rama VII Bridge

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The lights will be on from Sunday to Wednesday, between 7pm and 9pm.

On Tuesday, the birthday itself, the bridges will be illuminated from 7pm to midnight to honour the Queen and celebrate this national event with a festive atmosphere. - The Nation/ANN

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