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Rama VI Bridge


Rama VI Bridge () is a railway bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in Thailand, connecting the districts Bang Sue and Bang Phlat. It was the first bridge to cross the Chao Phraya River. Construction started in December 1922 during the reign of Rama VI to link the Northern and Eastern rail lines with the southern rail lines. It was officially opened on 1 January 1927. The bridge was severely damaged during World War II, was repaired 1950-1953 and officially reopened on 12 December 1953. The bridge
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the waterway. Major bridges cross the Chao Phraya in Bangkok: the Rama VI railroad bridge; Phra Pin-klao near the Grand Palace; Rama VIII, a single tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge; Rama IX, a semi-symmetric cable-stayed bridge; and Mega Bridge, on the Industrial Ring Road. In Bangkok, the Chao Phraya is a major transportation artery for a network of river buses, cross-river ferries, and water taxis ("longtails"). More than 15 boat lines operate on
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Chaloem Sawan 58 Bridge


The Chaloem Sawan 58 Bridge (Thai: สะพานเฉลิมสวรรค์ ๕๘) was a bridge crossing the northern end of Khlong Khu Mueang Doem (Thai: คลองคูเมืองเดิม)), or old moat, in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. The bridge, built in the axis of Phra Athit Road (Thai: ถนนพระอาทิตย์), was opened on 23 October 1912 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), two years after his father's death, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). Last structure to be built of the Chaloem Bridges Series, which numbered
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Chaloem Sawan 58 Bridge


seventeen, it ""was dedicated to King Rama V" "by King Rama VI" "on his father's 58th birthday"". The trams of the City Circle Line used to cross the bridge linking the Phra Athit Road (Thai: ถนนพระอาทิตย์) with the Ratchini Road until 23 December 1963 when the line was cut between the Bangkok National Museum and Baan Maliwan (now the offices of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization). It was dismantled in 1971 when the Phra Pinklao bridge was built at that spot
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Adam's Bridge


revenge against Rama and his brother Lakshmana for having cut off the nose of Ravana's sister, Shurpanakha. To rescue Sita, Rama needed to cross to Lanka. Brahma created an army of vanara (intelligent warrior monkeys) to aid Rama. Led by Nila and under the engineering direction of Nala, the vanara constructed a bridge to Lanka in five days. Rama crossed the sea on this bridge, and pursued Ravana for many days. He fired hundreds of golden arrows which became serpents that cut off Ravana's heads, but
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Bang Sue District


of Dusit District. In 1972, as part of the creation of a special administrative area of Bangkok where tambons in Bangkok were renamed khwaengs and amphoes in Bangkok were renamed khets, Bang Sue became Khwaeng Bang Sue under Khet Dusit. Bang Sue became a khet in 1989. "Bang Sue" means 'community of faithful'. It appears in the Sunthorn Phu's poem "Journey to Phrabat" written in 1807. Rama VI Bridge was the first bridge to cross the Chao Phraya River. It was opened on 1 January
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Saphan Mon


Saphan Mon (, ; lit. "Mon Bridge") is a historic bridge in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon District. It carries Charoen Krung Road across the old city moat, and was originally built in the reign of King Rama III (1824–1851), presumably by members of the Mon community who lived nearby. During the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI, 1910–1925), the original wooden structure was replaced with a reinforced concrete bridge with iron railings demonstrating Art Nouveau influence. The bridge is registered as an ancient monument
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Mahaviracharita


a fair duel between Vali and Rama. Rama slays Vali, who in his dying breath asks Rama for forgiveness and advises him to form an alliance with Sugriva and Vibhishana. Act VI begins with a disappointed Malyavan learning that his plans have failed, Lanka is set on fire by Rama's monkey general Hanuman and Ravana's obsession with Sita and his wife Mandodari's plea to return Sita. In the main scene, Mandodari tells Ravana about a bridge of flowing rocks to by built by the monkeys. Rama's monkey envoy Angada
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Rama VIII Bridge


The Rama VIII Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was built to alleviate traffic congestion on the nearby Phra Pinklao Bridge. Construction of the bridge took place from 1999 to 2002. The bridge was opened on 7 May 2002 and inaugurated on 20 September, the birth anniversary of the late King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII), after whom it is named. The bridge has an asymmetrical design, with a single pylon in an inverted Y shape on the west bank of
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Bang Sue District


1923 and was named after King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). The 442 metre (1450 ft) long and 10 metre (33) wide road-rail bridge originally carried a single-track railway to the west and south of Thailand and a one-lane road. During World War II the bridge was heavily damaged by Allied bombing, since it was being used by the occupying Japanese. The reconstructed bridge was re-opened on 12 December 1953. In 1992, road traffic was permanently diverted to the new Rama VII
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Chaloem La 56 Bridge


King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)'s grandmother and Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)'s great-grandmother. Currently is the resident of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Chaloem La 56 Bridge was built to celebrate the 56th birthday of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), launched on November 15, 1909. It's the 15th bridge in the Chaloem bridge series, which has a total of 17 bridges. All of them are bridges that were created to celebrate King Chulalongkorn's occasion birthday anniversary each year. They were built to cross
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Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932)


"new" nation could not be excluded from government forever, but he had no faith in Western-style democracy. He applied his observations of the success of the British monarchy ruling India, appearing more in public and instituting more royal ceremonies. However Rama VI also carried on his father's modernisation plan. Bangkok became more and more the capital of the new nation of Siam. Rama VI's government began several nationwide development projects, despite financial hardship. New roads, bridges, railways, hospitals and schools mushroomed throughout the
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Atsadang Road


) parallel to the line. The opposite is Rachini Road. Its name "Atsadang" in honour of Prince Asdang Dejavudh, who was a son of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and Queen Saovabha Phongsri, includes the younger brother of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). There're many places where this road passes. Most of them are historical sites such as Wat Buranasirimattayaram, Charoen Si 34 Bridge, Samphraeng neighbourhood, Chang Rong Si Bridge, Royal Cemetery at Wat Ratchabophit, Ministry of Interior, Pig Memorial and Pi Kun
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Ramcharitmanas


for protection. The army deliberate over how to cross the ocean to Lanka. The deity of the seas tells Rama of the boon obtained by the monkey brothers [[Nila (Ramayana)|Nila]] and [[Nala]], and that they have the power to build a bridge to link the seashore to Lanka. The Lanka Episode [[File:Building a Bridge to Sri Lanka.jpg|thumb|Building [[Adam's Bridge|Rama Setu]] Bridge to [[Lanka]].]] [[Jambavan]] asks the monkeys
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Ramcharitmanas


Nala and Nila to begin work on building the bridge across the sea. The Mānas states that entire mountain ranges were used by Nala and Nila to complete their objective. Rama remembers Lord Shiva and decides to install a shrine for [[Rameswaram]]. Upon completion, the army of Rama begins to cross the bridge and arrives at Lanka, taking camp on Mount Suvela. [[Ravana]] hears of the advances of Rama's army and feels greatly agitated. [[Mandodari]] asks [[Ravana]
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(monkeys), reaches the end of land, but needs to cross over to Lanka to retrieve Sita. The "Ramayana" credits Nala as the sole builder of the Rama Setu, a bridge across the ocean between Rameswaram and Lanka, enabling the forces of Rama to pass over to Lanka. However, the "Ramacharitamanasa" credits Nala and his brother Nila for the bridge's creation. The sea-god Varuna tells Rama that both of them possess the ability to make stones float on water. The tale elaborates on
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Ratchathewi Intersection


she donated her own money to build a bridge across a Khlong Pra Chae Chin (คลองประแจจีน; Pra Chae Chin canal). The King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) was presided over the opening ceremony on May 22, 1911 and was given the official name ""Phra Ratchathewi Bridge"" (สะพานพระราชเทวี) but generally called by short ""Ratchathewi Bridge"" (สะพานราชเทวี). Later, when the need to expand the traffic surface of Phetchaburi road. Bridge and canal were demolished to create a roundabout (traffic circle)
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Rama I Road


Rama I Road (; , usually shortened to ถนนพระราม 1) is a road in Bangkok. It starts from the end of Bamrung Mueang road at junction of Krung Kasem road in border between Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Pathum Wan districts. It crosses Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem (Phadung Krung Kasem canal) including the railway from Hua Lamphong railway station nearby on the Kasat Suek bridge or popularly known as Yotse bridge. Then it runs until ends at the Ratchaprasong intersection, which is the four-way of Ratchadamri, Rama I and Phloen
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Purachatra Jayakara


Bridge the first railway bridge in Thailand, Ratchadaphisek Bridge in Lampang Province, Phra Buddha Yodfa Bridge and Rama VI Bridge. In 1921, he served as the commander of the railway department. He brought the engine of searching crude oil, firstly in Fang District, Chiang Mai Province where the people there found many amounts of crude oil. He hired the American Geologist to worked as surveying in geological system, for finding crude oil and coal around Thailand. He was the first to bring the communication system into the country. He
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Nala (Ramayana)


bridge. Nala is described as the architect of the vanaras. Nala is also described to have fought in the battle between Rama and Ravana, the king of Lanka. The "Ramayana" narrates that Sita - the wife of Rama, prince of Ayodhya and avatar of the god Vishnu - was kidnapped by Ravana, the rakshasa (demon) king of Lanka. Rama, aided by an army of vanaras (monkeys), reached the end of land and wanted to cross over to Lanka. Rama worships the god of the
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Ram Buttri Road


-Klao Bridge opposite of the National Theater. The name, Ram Buttri, translates as 'daughter of Rama"'." It refers to Mom Chao Ying Pao Suriyakul, who was the daughter of Prince Rama Isares. She donated money to build a bridge dedicated to her father, which crossed Khlong Bang Lamphu (Bang Lamphu canal), also known as Khlong Ban Khaek (Ban Khaek canal). Thus the bridge was named "Saphan Ram Buttri", and the canal was called Khlong Ram Buttri. The official
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History of Thai money


caused by world wars and depressions. During the early reign of King Rama VI, coins that had been produced during the reign of King Rama V continued to circulate. Rama VI ordered for the first time the production of baht coins with the portrait of the king on the obverse, with these first coins having on the reverse Airavata, the three-headed white elephant. Rama VI inaugurated the Thai Banknotes Department under the Ministry of Finance with the Siamese Currency Notes Act, R.E. 121, promulgated on 24 June 1902. Banknote
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Corindi Beach, New South Wales


parents in Corindi. Corindi Creek Bridge Location decided for bridge over Redbank River 1886. Bridge location discussion. Bridge underconstruction May 1888. The bridge is completed by Mr Taylor in Sep 1888. Crossing of Corindi Creek location selection 1899. A preferred location at Cohen's 1899. Site for a bridge surveyed in 1910. The current concrete bridge on Coral Street was construction in 2006 after the timber bridge was condemned. Roads 1887 Tenders requested for road from Moonee Creek-Woolgoolga-Corindi. 1936 Pacific Highway to Pipeclay Beach Reserve emergency
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Phitthaya Sathian Bridge


พระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสณบัณฑิต กรมขุนพิทยลาภพฤฒิธาดา), the owner of palace in the vicinity named Wang Talat Noi (วังตลาดน้อย; Talat Noi Palace). In the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), it has been restored again and still the condition as today. The bridge is reinforced cement built with beautiful Venetian Gothic architecture. The lower beam is curved, this bridge is decorated with exquisite decoration especially balustrades, all eight lampposts, as well as the lion head sculptures at the end. And is now a recognised ancient monument since 1975 by
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Sri Rama Pattabhishekam


to Hanuman as his identification, Hanuman crosses the seas and reaches Lanka. He locates Seeta in Ashoka grove, where she is being wooed and threatened by Ravana to marry him. Hanuman gives the ring to Seeta and assures her that Rama will take avenge for the insult of her abduction. Also, he takes her golden hairband "Chudamani' as her identification. Hanuman sets fire to Lanka and comes back to Rama. Rama, with the help of Vanaras, constructs a bridge over the sea and reaches Lanka. Ravana also
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Phaya Thai Palace


Rama V for a short time as he died several months after its completion. During the reign of King Rama VI, Queen Saovabha, then Queen Mother, was invited to live there, which she did until her death in 1920. Rama VI then had the palace demolished, leaving only the Devaraja Sabharamaya Hall ( "Phra Thi Nang Thewarat Sapharom") and Throne Hall, and ordered that many new palace halls be built together to form a new Royal Phya Thai Palace. King Rama VI lived at the palace until the
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Guides Infantry


crossed the Rohi Nullah on foot and entered the enemy territory on night 6/7 Sep 1965 and established a bridge head for the armoured division. After the launching of the division, the battalion was put under 21 Bde which was part of 11th Infantry Division. On 12 September the Guides Infantry and 5 Frontier Force captured the Indian town of Khem Karan. The battalion advanced up to Bhura Khana a small village in the north of the Khem Karan. On 17 Sep 1965 it was ordered to come back and take defence positions in front
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Armoured vehicle-launched bridge


current main battle tank chassis. An example of a modern main battle tank (MBT) chassis being converted to a bridgelayer is the creation of the M104 Wolverine Armored Bridgelayer. Based on a modified M1A2 SEP MBT chassis, the Wolverine replaces the MBT turret with a bridge fitted atop the chassis. The bridge atop the M104 Wolverine measures 26m in length, and taking just 4 minutes to place across an obstacle securely. The bridge is built to be able to withstand countless crossings of vehicles as heavy as the M1A2 Abrams,
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Geet Ramayan


bridge forming over the ocean so Rama and his army could cross to Lanka. The poet noted that the song described the sacrifice of joint labour and was an example of the principle, "Union is strength". Nishadraj Guha (King of Kevati, kingdom located by the banks of Ganges river) and the boatmen who helped Rama in crossing the Ganges river expressed themselves in "Nakos Nauke Parat Phirū". The author of the "Ramayana", Valmiki, was also given a song (the final song, "Gā
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Dusit Thani


'. King Rama VI was interested in democracy as he was the first Thai king to go to study abroad in England and to pursue the intention of his father (King Rama V) and grandfather (King Rama IV) of bringing modernization to the nation. The city was an experiment in democratic constitution which the king, himself, chose to initiate. The reign of King Rama VI is considered one of the golden ages of Thai literature. He was hoping to educate his citizens about democracy and set up Dusit Thani,
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Vallabha Devi


Vallabha Devi also spelled Warnrabhathewee (; ; 25 October 1892 – 7 April 1951), born Princess Wanwimon Worawan (), is the eldest child and first daughter of Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong and Lady In. She is former fiancée of Vajiravudh, King Rama VI of Siam. Her younger half-sister, Lakshamilavan was elevated to Princess consort of Vajiravudh. However Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband. Princess Wanwimon Worawan found love with King Rama VI when she was 27 years old at that time King Rama VI was 40
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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall


the king's advocacy of all religions. Mural paintings in the middle hall narrate the royal duties of King Rama V and King Rama VI. Other parts of the hall are decorated with King Rama V's and King Rama VI's monograms, including a variety of royal emblems such as the Garuda emblem. On the balcony of the middle hall, art nouveau paintings are decorated on the walls with pictures of European women holding flower garlands. The throne previously hosted the Arts of the Kingdom exhibition, which showcased handicrafts produced under the
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Chaloem Phan 53 Bridge


side of Bang Rak . Chaloem Phan 53 Bridge is one of the 17 bridges in the Chaloem bridge series. They are all bridges built each year at various points in Bangkok to commemorate the King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) on his own birthday. For this bridge built on the king’s 53th anniversary, opened on November 15, 1906. Originally, it was not located in the present. It's a wooden bridge built to cross Khlong Wat Sam Chin (คลองวัดสามจีน) at the side of Wat Traimit in the beginning of
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History of Thai money


Sirin Tara Mataya, the princess mother. Rama V later ordered coins from a Parisian coin production facility, coins bearing the royal portrait. and Airapo, the three-headed white elephant. Rama V however died before an announcement for use could be made, so Rama VI ordered distribution of the coins during the cremation of his father. These coins are generally called "Rien Nuad"' or "moustache coins". During the reigns of King Rama VI to VIII, Siam faced economic crises due to the worldwide economic downturn
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Ramnad estate


, from where, legend has it that the Hindu god Rama launched his invasion of Ravana's Lanka. On the conclusion of the war and Rama's success in it, he appointed a "Sethupathi" or "lord of the bridge" to guard the way to the island. The "bridge" referred to here is the legendary Adam's Bridge or Rama's Bridge which was believed to have been constructed by Rama. The chieftains of Ramnad were entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the bridge, hence the appellation. During
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Rameswaram


Rama's Bridge" or "Rama Setu" (Sanskrit; "setu": bridge) refers to the bridge built by the Vanara (ape men) army of Rama in Hindu mythology, which he used to reach Lanka and rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. The "Ramayana" attributes the building of this bridge to Rama in verse 2-22-76, naming it as Setubandhanam. The sea separating India and Sri Lanka is called Sethusamudram meaning "Sea of the Bridge". Maps prepared by
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Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge


. It was inaugurated in 1903 by His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). All five extant bridges built to cross the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem were constructed during the same period. They each have rhyming names, that mean "bridge built by the deities". The term "Makkhawan Rangsan" translates as ""the bridge that Makkhawan (Indra) was the creator"". King Chulalongkorn originally intended to name it "Makkhawan Rangrak" (มัฆวานรังรักษ์). In 1994, two more bridges were added to increase the
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Chulalongkorn


was the establishment of a plumbing system in 1908. He died on 23 October 1910 of kidney disease at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in the Dusit Palace, and was succeeded by his son Vajiravudh (King Rama VI). Chulalongkorn University, founded in 1917 as the first university in Thailand, was named in his honour. On the campus stand the statues of Rama V and his son, Rama VI. In 1997 a memorial pavilion was raised in honour of King Chulalongkorn in Ragunda, Sweden. This was done to commemorate
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Saphan Han


King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I). At that time Saphan Han is a bridge made of a single plank for people crossing from outer city to inner. On one side, there's a bollard fixed to the turn for the boat to pass. So it was called as "Saphan Han", which means "turnable bridge" or "swing bridge". In the Ayutthaya period, it is noted that there're similar bridges at Khlong Takhian (Takhian canal; lit: "Hopea odorata canal") and Khlong
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Saranrom Park


) on the advice of Henry Alabaster who desired this park to be similar to other country. It was decorated by fountains, garden flowers, orchids, perennial plant especially “red roses” which were a favorite flowers of Rama V and there are bird cages and animal cages in the park at that moment. Later in 1904, King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) used this park to train military skills to royal guard and was center place for tradition and culture. This place held “winter events” once during Rama VI reign
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Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama


God blesses Rama by sending a wave making Rama's clothes and hair wet. He instructs Rama to build a bridge of stones and to walk across. The journey to Lanka === Rama then starts with the bridge and he along with his army place stones in the water. After weeks of building Rama prepares his army and they walk across the sea. Rama is now prepared to fight Ravan. Rama's army arrive at the coast of Lanka and set up there. After a few days, Rama changes his strategy
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Sethubandhanam


The name Rama's Bridge or Rama Setu (Sanskrit; setu: bridge) refers to the bridge built by the Vanara army of Lord Rama in Ramayana, with instructions from Nala, which he used to reach Lanka and rescue Sita from the Rakshasa king, Ravana. The Ramayana attributes the building of this bridge to Rama in verse 2-22-76, naming it as Setubandhanam, a name that persists until today. In the memory of Sethubandhan, Thriprayar Sree Ramaswamy temple (Trichur District) observes "Sethubandhan" in
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Rama VIII Bridge


the river. Its eighty-four cables are arranged in pairs on the side of the main span and in a single row on the other. The bridge has a main span of , and was one of the world's largest asymmetrical cable-stayed bridges at the time of its completion. Bangkok is divided by the Chao Phraya River into the main eastern part and Thonburi in the west, with several road bridges linking both sides of the city. By the mid-1990s, traffic congestion on these crossings had become particularly severe.
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Thewakam Rangrak Bridge


Thewakam Rangrak Bridge (, , ; usually shortened to "Thewakam Bridge") is an one historic bridge of Bangkok located in the border of Wat Sommanat sub-district, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district and Si Yaek Maha Nak with Suan Chitlada sub-districts, Dusit district. The bridge crossing over Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem (Phadung Krung Kasem canal) at Nakhon Sawan road (named in honour of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, Prince of Nakhon Sawan). King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) ordered the Department of Public Works to build
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Thai literature


Phu was a prolific poet. Many of Sunthorn Phu's works were lost or destroyed due to his sojourn lifestyle. However, much is still extant. He is known to have composed: Kings Rama V and Rama VI were also writers, mainly of non-fiction works as part of their programme to combine Western knowledge with traditional Thai culture. The story Lilit Phra Lo (ลิลิตพระลอ) was voted the best "lilit" work by King Rama VI's royal literary club in 1916. Based on the tragic end of King
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Varuna


sea is deep, vast and he cannot change the nature of sea. Varuna asked Rama to remember that he is "the soul of peace and love, wrath does not suit him". Varuna promised to Rama that he will not disturb him or his army as they build a bridge and cross over to Lanka. The Tolkāppiyam, a Tamil grammar work from 3rd century BCE divides the people of ancient Tamilakam into 5 Sangam landscape divisions: "kurinji, mullai, paalai, marutham" and "neithal". Each
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Ramayana


Lakshmana proceed with their allies towards the shore of the southern sea. There they are joined by Ravana's renegade brother Vibhishana. The apes named Nala and Nila construct a floating bridge (known as Rama Setu) across the sea, using stones that floated on water because they had Rama's name written on them. The princes and their army cross over to Lanka. A lengthy war ensues. During a battle, Ravana's son Indrajit hurls a powerful weapon at Lakshmana, who is badly wounded. So Hanuman assumes a gigantic
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Siamese revolution of 1932


Wild Tiger Corps alienated many regular military officers, who resented the privileges granted to the corps while their own political and economic interests were being neglected. Rama VI also caused resentment among the aristocracy, as he surrounded himself with commoner courtiers instead of high-ranking life peers. The critique was thus that Rama VI was not a competent absolute monarch, and that he squandered the massive political capital he inherited from his father, Rama V. This set the stage for the 1932 revolution, in which a group of disgruntled military officers and
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Mahaviracharita


ahead to convey the message of Rama's arrival to Bharata. A welcome party greets Rama and the play ends with Rama's coronation. Act V continues with Vali and Rama agreeing to fight. In Act VI, Rama kills a deer, not knowing it is Vali, cursed by a sage and turned into a deer. Sage Agastya gives Rama divine vision so that he can see the evil designs of Malyavan and Ravana. Act VII starts with a conversation between Indra and Dasharatha, who arrive from heaven in Ayodhya in a
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Dhanushkodi Tirtham


Dhanushkodi Tirtham is one of the Tirthas in the island of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. This is located beside the ghost town of Dhanushkodi at the easternmost tip of Rameswaram Island. Rama used his bow's (Dhanush) end (Kodi) to break the bridge - Adam's Bridge (hence the name). This bridge was used for his army to cross over to Lanka for the victorious war against Ravana. The month of Maasi (Kumbha) (Feb-Mar) is the most auspicious bathing period. Other
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Sucharit Suda


assistant of Princess Vallabhadevi and Princess Lakshamilavan. When she was 26 years old, King Rama VI has requested for her for marriage from her father, Pluem Sucharitakul and graciously Royal Wedding Ceremony at Phayathai Palace on 27 October 1921 and considered the first ordinary woman to attend the ceremony. After the death of King Rama VI Sucharit Suda residing in Suan Sunandha Palace and then moved to Ban Phra Sucharit Suda at Rama 5 Road, after Vajiravudh College, which received the land from the king ฟnd still receive a number of inheritance. In
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Bamrung Mueang Road


Bamrung Mueang Road (, ) is the second paved road in Bangkok. It was built in 1863 after Charoen Krung Road, in the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV). It cut through the old fortified city of Rattanakosin Island from west to east, beginning near the Grand Palace, passing the Giant Swing and running eastward to Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem. It continues on as Rama I Road after crossing Kasat Suek Bridge. It was the main thoroughfare as the city expanded eastward and away from the Chao Phraya river in
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Daraganj


year-long exile and it was at Daraganj where "Nishad", the king of boatsmen, helped them cross the Ganges river. After killing Ravana,the "Pushpak Viman" carrying Lord Rama, Lakshman and Hanuman and the victorious army of monkeys and bears stopped over at Prayag again where Lord Rama and Lakshman did "prayashchit" for having killed Brahmanas. This happened 1.7 million years ago in Treta Yuga. NASA photographs confirm the bridge made of boulders between Sri Lanka and India and predict it to be 1.7 million years
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Vajiravudh


, then to redress the unequal treaties imposed by Western powers in the 19th century. In spite of the financial crisis, railway constructions continued. The railway reached Narathiwat and was expanded north and east. The construction of Rama VI Bridge began in 1922 and the same year the railway reached Chiang Mai. However, the treasury was in such straits that a large loan from Britain was negotiated. Also in 1922, an insurgency occurred in Pattani over new taxation policies. It was readily suppressed by the Nakorn Sri Thammarat Regiment. In
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Kudi Charoenphat


located on the south of "Kudi Bon" (กุฎีบน, "Upper Mosque") which was situated on Chao Phraya River bank close to the Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thonburi Palace), the monastery's name has been changed to the present one since the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) when Charoenphat Bridge was constructed. The Building was built in Manila-styled and gingerbread, decorated with beautiful fretworks. Nowadays, Charoenphat area is the most populated quarter of Chao Sen Muslims. The area is annually used by
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Maen Si


when the roads were built, the bridge was demolished. But its name still appears as an intersection to the present. Landmark of Maen Si intersection is Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA)'s building site on Bamrung Mueang side. It's the first headquarters of MWA build in 1914 during early the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and the origin of water supply in Thailand. Today, it's more than 100 years old, but still beautiful with the influence of European architecture and considered one of the historic buildings in
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Nai Lert


Lert Sreshthaputa (), or Nai Lert (, literally "Mr. Lert"), was known as a Thailand’s first and foremost developer, investor as well as preserver of Bangkok’s environment. He was royally bestowed a title “Beloved Millionaire” by King Rama VI and became known as Phraya Bhakdi Noraset. Nai Lert was born at his family’s home near the foot of Wat Bophitphimook Bridge at the mouth of Klong Ong Ang on June 22, 1872. He came from a distinguished background; his father, Chuen
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Ramanathapuram


to other cities by NH-49. The region is well known since Puranic ages. The estate of Ramnad included the Hindu holy island city of Rameswaram, from where, legend has it that the Hindu god Rama launched his invasion of Ravana's Lanka. On the conclusion of the war and Rama's success in it, he appointed a "Sethupathi" or "lord of the bridge" to guard the way to the island. The "bridge" referred to here is the legendary Adam's Bridge or Rama's Bridge which was
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Indian palm squirrel


Hindu families, mainly because of their association with Lord Rama. A legend explains the stripes on the back of most of the squirrels. During the construction of the Rama Setu (bridge) at Rameswaram by Lord Rama and the Vanara Sena, a little squirrel also contributed in its own little way. It rolled in the beach sand and then ran to the end of the bridge to shake off the sand from its back (chanting Lord Rama's name all along). Lord Rama, pleased by the creature's dedication,
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International Express


Allied Forces during WWII as well as the insurgencies in southern Thailand and northern Malaya. The destruction of the Rama VI Bridge had compelled State Railway of Thailand (SRT) (replaced Royal State Railways (RSR) from 16 August 1939 to 1945) to use Thon Buri (Bangkok Noi) as the terminal for the "International Express" and the "Hat Yai Express" from 2 January 1944. The "Hat Yai Express" (Bangkok - Hat Yai) was substituted during the reduction of international service as well as during
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Siamese Mauser style rifle


king, King Rama VI (Vajiravudh), changed the calendar to use the Buddhist Era for official documents and the rifle was redesignated as the Type 46 for the year 2446 BE (1903). The Koishikawa Arsenal stamp of four stacked cannonballs is stamped on the left side of the receiver under the dust cover next to an inspection mark. The serial number on the Type 46 is stamped in Thai numerals on the rear receiver bridge. The numbers can be read left to right just as in Western writing systems. Many imported
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Bang Krabue, Bangkok


tambon (ตำบล; sub-district) with 13 muban (หมู่บ้าน; villages) under administration of Phra Nakhon province (now Bangkok)'s amphoe Bang Sue. The main route is the waterway by the Khlong Bang Krabue (Bang Krabue canal). It connects the Chao Phraya river and meet Khlong Prem Prachakon (Prem Prachakon canal) in the area of Wat Bang Krabue bridge. During the reign of King Rama VI, it was filled with rice mills, a large number of ports, shipyards and warehouses, as well
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List of bus rapid transit systems


(ppdph). Chiayi Bus Rapid Transit has two routes: 7211 (between Chiayi City Centre and Puzi) and 7212, between the Chiayi TRA station and the Chiayi HSR station. The Bangkok BRT runs 16.5 kilometres from Sathon to Ratchapruek. The route begins at Sathon and runs along Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Road, turns right at Rama III Road, crosses the Chao Phraya River on the Rama III Bridge and follows Ratchadaphisek Road before turning right at Ratchahruek Road. At the Sathon-Narathiwat Ratchanakharin intersection, a walkway connects BRT Sathon and
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Lake Seppings


built along the western side of the lake. A car park for access to the path is located along Golf Links Road. Lake Seppings is approximately in length (from north to south) and the north end is approximately in width. The lake narrows toward the southern end and the path crosses the lake approximately before the southern tip. The lake is situated in the Lake Seppings nature reserve that has a total area of . Lake Seppings is regarded as an excellent place for bird watching, particularly for water-birds. Over
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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall


from Carrara, Italy and other foreign materials were used. Italian sculptor Vittorio Novi, who would later also work on the Mahadthai Udthit Bridge (สะพานมหาดไทยอุทิศ), was employed with his nephew Rudolfo Nolli. The throne hall was used for grand royal ceremonies and receptions, as well as a gallery for the king's art collection mostly purchased from his two trips to Europe. The construction took eight years and was completed in 1915 during the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). During the four days of the 1932 Revolution (
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Bangkok Noi railway station


, the station became strategically important as the Japanese base of operations for supplying the construction of the Burma Railway. It was severely damaged by repeated Allied bombing in December 1944 and March 1945. The station was rebuilt in 1950 to designs by Mom Chao Vodhyakara Varavarn, though its importance decreased toward the end of the twentieth century as more Southern Line trains were rerouted to terminate at Hua Lamphong Station. (The Southern Line had been connected to the Northern, Northeastern and Eastern Lines with the construction of Rama VI Bridge in 1927.
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International Express


, double-headed by two E-class locomotives, and ran every Monday (increased to twice a week, Wednesday and Saturday, by 1930) from Bangkok Noi railway station (now Thon Buri railway station). The terminus has changed from Bangkok Noi to Bangkok after the opening of Rama VI Bridge on 1 January 1927. It was a reduced Wednesday-only service from 1940 to 1945. The service was temporarily suspended from 15 March 1950 to 2 January 1954 due to war damage on the Southern line by bombs from
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Vallabha Devi


years old. The first time meeting was the king went to play bridge cards in one room within the painting contest at Phayathai Palace causing the women in royal family tokens to come to work. Both His Majesty's and Princess Wanwimon Worawan tastes must be admired in the arts, literature, performances, witty, eloquence. After a few days There was news of King Rama VI's engagement to the Princess Wanwimon Worawan and please give the new name that Vallabhadevi. At the time of her engagement when she came to Chitralada Royal
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Chitralada Royal Villa


a pupil in the Chitralada School. The school is considered the most exclusive in Thailand. The main building of the palace is a two-storey building, built in the reign of Rama VI. The palace was the residence of Rama VI. Chitralada School, was founded in 1958. A dairy farm and factories were built as the King Bhumibol Adulyadej is interested in agriculture and agricultural industries. Research centres on agricultural products were also founded to provide training for farmers. "Chitralada" is used as the brandname for many products
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Phra Athit Road


King Rama V reign, it was bought and used as the police department but King Rama VI granted this property to be a house of nobility once again. –It is a palace built in King Rama I era. Formerly, it was rented by Goethe Institute to use as a meeting place for those people interested in literature, film, and arts. Currently, it is the office of Manager Media Group. –Originally, it was the palace of Prince Sathit Thamroungsawat, son of King Rama II. Later on,
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Dusit Palace


Dusit Palace (, "Phra Ratcha Wang Dusit") is a compound of royal residences in Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed over a large area north of Rattanakosin Island between 1897 and 1901 by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). The palace, originally called "Wang Suan Dusit" or 'Dusit Garden Palace' (วังสวนดุสิต), eventually became the primary (but not official) place of residence of the King of Thailand, including King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), King Prajadhipok (Rama
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Ko Sichang District


Ko Sichang (or Koh Sichang, , ) is a district ("amphoe") of Chonburi Province, Thailand. It consists of the island of Ko Sichang and its adjoining islands. Ko Sichang is in the Gulf of Thailand, 12 km off the shore of Si Racha District. Three kings of the Chakri Dynasty, King Rama IV, Rama V, and Rama VI, occasionally visited the island for rest. King Rama V built a summer palace, Phra Chuthathut Palace (), named after his son who was
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Saovabha Phongsri


Sri Bajarindra (; ; 1 January 1864 – 20 October 1919), also known as Saovabha Phongsri (; (Pronunciation)), was an agnatic half-sister and consort of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of Thailand, and mother of both King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and King Prajadhipok (Rama VII). As in accordance with Thai royal tradition, King Vajiravudh later bestowed on his mother the title of "Queen Mother Sri Bajrindra". Saovabha was born as a Princess of Siam to Mongkut (or Rama IV)
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Rama I Road


Chit roads, total distance is 2.8 km (about 1.7 mi). Originally, it was named Pathum Wan road after amphoe Pathum Wan (today's Pathum Wan district). Later in the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) he renamed the road "Rama I" to commemorate the King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I), who was the founder of Rattanakosin Kingdom (presently Thailand) and the first monarch of the reigning Chakri dynasty. Because there's a belief at the beginning of the road. It was a
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Battle of the Canal du Nord


's XVII, VI and IV Corps. Over the next week, Currie and Byng prepared for the engagement. Two divisions were sent south, to cross the canal at a weaker point, while Canadian combat engineers worked to construct the wooden bridges for the assault. The bridges were necessary because where the Canadians were crossing the Canal du Nord was flooded and the only locations that had no flooding were being guarded by the German defences. Currie had the Canadians cross mostly through flooded area, but included a "narrow strip" of
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Kashemsri Subhayok


the founder of the House of Kashemsri (ราชสกุลเกษมศรี) Prince Kashemsri Subhayok died in the reign of King Rama VI, on 3 January 1915 at the age of 57 due to illness. King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) presided over the initial funeral rites, before ordering that the prince's body be kept in a ceremonial urn for one year of prayer as was customary for Siamese royals of higher rank. The king also decreed that government officials would observe the funeral of the late prince by wearing mourning attire for fifteen days. After
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Thai Chinese


as Rama VI wrote in his pamphlet "The Jews of the East" regarding his view of the Thai Chinese. Rama VI commented that the Thai Chinese were a "problem" for Thailand and compared the Thai Chinese to the Jews as a group of outsider aliens who are loyal to their own ethnic group than that of their own host country. He conjuring up a scapegoating image of successful Chinese businessmen gaining their success at the expense of indigenous Thais resulting many Thai politicians to have tempted to blame Thai Chinese businessmen for Thailand's
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Saphan Lueang


Saphan Lueang, also written as Saphan Luang (, ), is a four-way intersection and a neighbourhood at the end of Banthat Thong road in downtown Bangkok. It's located within Rong Mueang sub-district, Pathum Wan district. It shares a border with Maha Phruttharam sub-district, Bang Rak district, where Rama IV meets Banthat Thong roads and the Sirat-Expressway opened in 1994. The term "Saphan Lueang" means "Yellow Bridge" due to in the past there's a yellow bridge crossing canal
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Thanon Tok


was a busy pier named "Thanon Tok Pier". On later time, the water transport has decreased significantly. It became a pier for loading cargoes only. For Charoen Krung in this area, there's a way to Rama III Bridge (aka "New Krungthep Bridge") to cross Chao Phraya to the western bank of the river is Thonburi side. Area attractions include Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital, a public hospital under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Yan Nawa office of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA),
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Royal Ploughing Ceremony


especial care of the husbandman. Series 2 banknotes first issued in 1925 during the reign of Rama VI and continuing into the reign of Rama VII depicted the Royal Ploughing Ceremony on the backs of all six denominations. Rama VII discontinued the practice in the 1920s, to be revived in 1960 by Rama IX, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. In both Cambodia and Thailand, the ceremony is typically presided over by the monarch, or an appointee. Sometimes the monarch himself has taken part in the ceremony and actually guided the plough behind the oxen
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Ayutthaya Kingdom


dynasty from Rama VI forward, and retroactively, have been referred to as "Rama" to the present day (relations with the west caused the crown to seek a brief name to convey royalty to both Thais and foreigners, following European styles). A number of versions of the Ramakien epic were lost in the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767. Three versions currently exist. One of these was prepared under the supervision (and partly written by) King Rama I. His son, Rama II, rewrote some parts for khon drama
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Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall


"Phra Thinang Amphorn Sathan"; translated as: 'The royal seat in the sky'. Phraya Yommarat, Minister of Civil engineering of Siam was the director of construction in 1906 and celebrated the completion of the new building with a ceremony lasting from 18 to 22 February 1906. King Rama V lived in the residence and died there in 1910. Both kings Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and Prajadhipok (Rama VII) spent time in this residence during their respective reigns. When King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) came back
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Kerala Varma VI


Kerala Varma VI (c. 1863 – 13 October 1943) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 23 May 1941 to 23 October 1943. Kerala Varma ascended the throne on the death of Rama Varma XVII.He was a younger brother of Rama Varma XVI. He was famously known as Midukkan Thampuran and it was during his reign that food rationing system was introduced for first time in an Indian princely state. He was an Ayurvedic physician of great knowledge. Midukkan Thampuran and his wife Smt. Lakshmikutty Neithiyaramma founded the Radha Lakshmi Vilasam
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Carlo Allegri


from iron. In 1907, he and his friends had designed Villa Norasingh that had a feeling of “Venice of the East” and they built a huge palace for King Rama V called the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. Allegri built many buildings and structures and contributed to buildings such as, Phan Fa Li Lat Bridge (1905), Red cross hospital (1900), Paruskavan Palace (1903-1905), and Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge (1904). Having played a prominent role in Thailand during the time of King
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Scaleup company


. Endeavor's research arm continues to focus on providing more insight into scaleups. SEP is a pan-European startup ecosystem established by the European Commission in January 2014 under the EU Startup Europe initiative during the World Economic Forum – Mind The Bridge Foundation (MTB) leads SEP. Its founding partners include BBVA, Telefonica, Orange, Cambridge, IE Business School, European Investment Bank Group, and the European Investment Fund, with support from UK innovation foundation Nesta (charity). SEP is testing accelerated scaleup methodologies, a term
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Rama IV Road


Rama IV Road () is a major road in Bangkok, Thailand named after King Rama IV. It starts at Mo Mi intersection in the area of Bangkok's Chinatown in Samphanthawong District and ends at the junction with Sukhumvit Road in Khlong Toei District near Bangkok Port, (Khlong Toei Port). A canal called Khlong Thanon Trong (คลองถนนตรง; Thanon Trong canal; literally 'straight road canal') originally defined the route of the current road. Around 1857 a parallel paved road was added. In 1919, Rama VI
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Sandy Bay, Tasmania


Vict No.8.), proposed on the 24 Nov 1860, and held its first meeting on 22 Jan 1861. Its purpose was to construct, maintain and regulate cross and bye roads in the Queenborough Road District. The Browns River Road District was proclaimed on 8 Nov 1852, under the Cross and Bye Roads Act 1852 (15 Vict No.8.) and abolished on 4 Sep 1871. The Browns River and Sandy Bay Rivulet Road District was proclaimed on 4 Sep 1871, under the Cross and Bye Roads Act 1870 (33
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Vicente do Espirito Santo


Vicente do Espirito Santo, O.A.D. (1730–1788) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Prelate of Goiás (1782–1788) and Bishop of São Tomé e Príncipe (1778–1782). Vicente do Espirito Santo was born in Belém, Portugal on 15 Oct 1730 and ordained a deacon in the Order of Discalced Augustinians on 22 Sep 1754 and ordained a priest on 29 Sep 1754. On 30 Dec 1778, he was selected as Bishop of São Tomé e Príncipe and confirmed by Pope Pius VI on 1 Mar 1779. On
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Grand Palace


his accession to the throne, King Rama VI occasionally stayed at the palace. King Rama VII stayed at the palace for a few nights before his coronation in 1925, while King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) made the palace his main place of residence upon his return to Thailand from Switzerland in December 1945. He lived in this palace with his younger brother Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej (later King Rama IX) and his mother Princess Sri Sangwan. On the morning of 9 June 1946 the palace bore witness to his mysterious and unexplained
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Como, New South Wales


pontoon, above which is erected a large hall. There is also a four-roomed dwelling above a large workshop, also two wharves at side of sheds."" GEORGES RIVER RAILWAY BRIDGE AND COMO STATION On 12 September 1882, Tenders were called for constructing the first section. C. and M. Millar won the contract to build the section from Redfern to Waterfall, crossing the Georges River and into the Holt-Sutherland Estate via the Double Bay paddock. It was reported on 27 Sep 1884 in the Australian Town & Country
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Adam's Bridge


Adam's Bridge (; Sinhala: "adamgay palama"), also known as Rama's Bridge or Rama Setu (, Sanskrit: ), is a chain of limestone shoals, between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. Geological evidence suggests that this bridge is a former land connection between India and Sri Lanka. The bridge is long and separates the Gulf of Mannar (south-
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Zidani Most


Gemauertten Prucken" in 1457–61, and "an der Stainen Prukken" in 1470). The name refers to a stone bridge built at the site in 1224 by Leopold VI. The bridge was destroyed in battles between Emperor Frederick III and the Counts of Celje in 1442. A bridge already crossed the Sava in the area in 20 BC, in the Roman period, linking the towns of Emona, Celeia, and Neviodunum. The current road stone bridge over the Savinja was built by order of Archduke John of Austria in 1824–26
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Caesar's Rhine bridges


the first bridge, possibly at today's Urmitz (near Neuwied), Caesar erected a second bridge, built "in a few days", as described in Book 6 (Liber VI). His expeditionary forces raided the countryside, but did not encounter significant opposition as the Suebi retreated. Upon returning to Gaul, the bridge was again taken down. Caesar's strategy was effective, as he was able to secure the eastern border of Gaul. He demonstrated that Roman power could easily and at will cross the Rhine and
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Frank Mears


architect for a new crossing of the River Dee at Allenvale in Aberdeen, to relieve congestion on the historic Brig o Dee upstream. Work began on his design for a three-span reinforced concrete bridge faced in Kemnay granite in 1938 and the new crossing was opened as the George VI Bridge in 1941. In 1932, Mears and Leslie Grahame-Thomson prepared model designs for rural houses on behalf of the APRS. 71 cottages to their design were built in Roxburghshire. Mears also prepared plans and designs for a number of housing
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Rama IX Bridge


Rama IX Bridge is a bridge in Bangkok, Thailand over the Chao Phraya River. It connects the Yan Nawa District to Rat Burana District as a part of the Dao Khanong – Port Section of Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway. The bridge was named in the honour of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th birthday. The opening date coincides with the king's birthday. It was the first cable-stayed bridge in Thailand and had the second longest cable-stayed span in the world when it opened in 1987. The original colour scheme,
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Bang Saphan District


Bang Saphan (, ) is a district ("amphoe") in the southern part of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, central Thailand. Bang Saphan dates back to the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In the Thonburi Kingdom, it was named "Mueang Kamnoed Nopphakhun". King Nangklao (Rama III) of Rattanakosin established Kamnoed Nopphakhun as a fourth-class city under the "Kalahom" (defence ministry). King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) downgraded the city to Mueang Kamnoed Nopphakhun District. In 1915 King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) renamed
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Rama (Kings of Thailand)


title for all the kings, it was not always taken on as the name. In the present dynasty, the king who called himself Rama was Phra Mongkutklao or King Vajiravudh, who was the sixth to reign. His reigning title was "Phra Mongkutklao Chaoyuhua"; later in his reign, he preferred to style himself as "Phra Ram thi Hok" (พระรามที่หก "lit." Rama VI). It was presumed that he was influenced by the European practice of numbering the rulers with similar names while he studied in
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Rama (Kings of Thailand)


"n"th Reign'); hence, the present King's reign is also known as "Ratchakan thi sip" ('the tenth reign') and extrapolated back to all the earlier kings of the dynasty. Since King Vajiravudh called himself Rama VI in English, the name was seemingly equivalent to Thai "Ratchakan thi hok". This rough translation is still in use today, but no other king in the dynasty before him used the name "Rama" as such. However, there have been several kings in the
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Battle of Cumberland Church


through the lines about one hour after it had been delivered and Williams returned with it to Farmville by a circuitous route over High Bridge. The VI Corps marched through Farmville on the night of April 7, lit bonfires and cheered General Grant as they passed his headquarters hotel. The corps then crossed the Appomattox River on a newly built footbridge, but waited for a pontoon bridge borrowed from the XXIV Corps for their artillery and wagons to cross after which they camped on the north bank. The XXIV Corps stayed south of the river
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Rama VIII Bridge


known as Rama VIII as he was the eighth king of the Chakri Dynasty. The bridge was inaugurated by Bhumibol on 20 September 2002, the anniversary of Ananda Mahidol's birth. The bridge is of an asymmetrical design, with a single pylon located on the Thonburi bank of the river. The pylon, which is tall, is in the shape of an upside-down Y standing on two legs. The bridge deck passes through the legs of the pylon, carrying two carriageways of two lanes each, as well as shared
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