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{{Short description|Road intersection in Bangkok, Thailand}} |
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[[File:Front Central Ladprao Main.JPG|thumb|300px|Lat Phrao intersection on Phaholyothin road in front of CentralPlaza Ladprao]] |
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[[File:Lat Phrao - panoramio.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|View from one of the flyovers crossing the intersection, looking along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road to the south, in 2010]] |
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'''Lat Phrao Intersection''' or '''Lat Phrao Square''' ({{lang-th|ห้าแยกลาดพร้าว}}) is an one [[crossroads (road)|intersection]] of Chatuchak and Chom Phon sub-districts, [[Chatuchak district|Chatuchak]] district, downtown [[Bangkok]]. It's five-way intersection of [[Phahonyothin Road|Phahonyothin]], [[Vibhavadi Rangsit Road|Vibhavadi Rangsit]] and [[Lat Phrao Road|Lat Phrao]] roads and considered to be the beginning of Lat Phrao road. This intersection has a large crossing [[overpass]] which can be linked to many important places in Bangkok such as Vibhavadi Rangsit road (toward [[Don Mueang]]-[[Din Daeng]]), Phahonyothin road (toward [[Saphan Khwai]], [[Victory Monument, Bangkok|Victory Monument]] – [[Saphan Mai]]) and Lat Phrao road (toward Chok Chai 4, [[Bang Kapi]]). So it's considered one of the most important intersections of Bangkok and has other names were Mouth of Lat Phrao (ปากทางลาดพร้าว) or Central Lat Phrao Intersection (แยกเซ็นทรัลลาดพร้าว) etc. |
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'''Lat Phrao Intersection''' ({{langx|th|ห้าแยกลาดพร้าว}}, {{IPA|th|hâː jɛ̂ːk lâːt pʰráːw|pron}}) is a major road junction in [[Chatuchak District]] of the [[Thailand|Thai]] capital [[Bangkok]]. It is where [[Phahonyothin Road|Phahonyothin]] and [[Vibhavadi Rangsit Road|Vibhavadi Rangsit]] roads—the city's two main northward highways—cross each other, and is also the beginning of [[Lat Phrao Road]], which leads eastward through its highly populated suburbs. The junction carries the second-highest amount of road traffic in the city.<ref>{{cite web |title=10 แยก ปริมาณจราจร ระดับแสนคันต่อวัน !!! |url=https://www.terrabkk.com/news/190449/10-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A3-%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99- |website=TerraBKK |accessdate=9 March 2020 |language=th |date=21 June 2017}}</ref> |
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As a five-way junction with multiple flyovers, some directions of traffic must follow complicated routes through the junction. The elevated [[Don Mueang Tollway]] runs above the flyovers carrying Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, and the northward extension of the [[BTS Skytrain]]'s [[Sukhumvit Line]], opened in 2019, soars above as a third level of elevated infrastructure.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mahitthirook |first1=Amornrat |title=Lat Phrao motorists get traffic warning |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1078496/lat-phrao-motorists-get-traffic-warning |accessdate=9 March 2020 |work=Bangkok Post |date=5 September 2016}}</ref> The BTS's [[Ha Yaek Lat Phrao station]] serves the area, as does the [[Phahon Yothin MRT station|Phahon Yothin station]] of the underground [[MRT Blue Line]]. |
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Moreover, it's also surrounded by many utilities such as bus station, department stores, offices and public park include: [[CentralPlaza Lardprao]], [[Union Mall]], [[Chatuchak Park]], [[Mo Chit BTS station]], [[TMB Bank]] headquarters, Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company (BTSC) headquarters, [[Channel 7 (Thailand)|Channel 7]], Horwang School, [[Chatuchak Park station]], [[Phahon Yothin MRT station]], [[Thairath]] headquarters, St.john's University and St.john's School, Magic Land and also close to [[Chatuchak weekend market]] (JJ market), [[JJ Mall]], Mo Chit bus terminal, [[Queen Sirikit Park]] and [[Wachirabenchathat Park]] (State Railway Public Park).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.propertyinsight.co/article/5-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7|title=‘ห้าแยกลาดพร้าว’ HUB ใหม่ของคนกทม. —เชื่อมต่อทุกการเดินทาง ครบทุกปัจจัย แห่งการใช้ชีวิตในเมือง—|date=2017-04-13|language=thai|work=propertyinsight}}</ref> |
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The neighbourhood around the intersection is home to numerous shops, retail centres and commercial offices. With the opening of the BTS extension, numerous condominium towers have also risen in the area. Directly west of the intersection lies the extensive green spaces of the coterminous [[Chatuchak Park|Chatuchak]], [[Wachirabenchathat Park|Wachirabenchathat]] and [[Queen Sirikit Park|Queen Sirikit]] parks, the largest in the city. The [[CentralPlaza Lardprao]] and [[Union Mall]] shopping malls occupy the junction's northern and eastern corners, while many office towers are located in its southern corner.<ref>{{cite web |title=6 reasons to visit Ladprao this weekend |url=https://bk.asia-city.com/city-living/news/neighborhood-guide-ladprao-bangkok |website=BK magazine |accessdate=9 March 2020 |date=27 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=BTS Ha Yaek Lat Phrao opens soon: Here's where to eat and drink in the area |url=https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink/bts-ha-yaek-lat-phrao-opens-soon-heres-where-to-eat-and-drink-in-the-area/ |website=Coconuts Bangkok |accessdate=9 March 2020 |date=6 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.propertyinsight.co/article/5-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7|title='ห้าแยกลาดพร้าว' HUB ใหม่ของคนกทม. —เชื่อมต่อทุกการเดินทาง ครบทุกปัจจัย แห่งการใช้ชีวิตในเมือง—|date=2017-04-13|language=thai|work=propertyinsight}}</ref> |
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During January 13–February 3, 2014 it was used as an one protest sites for [[Yingluck Shinawatra]]'s government in the campaign "Shutdown Bangkok" by [[People's Democratic Reform Committee]] (PDRC). From February 3, 2014, they collapsed to join the group at [[Lumphini Park]] for safety of protesters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationtv.tv/main/content/378393916/|title=กปปส.ยุบเวทีลาดพร้าว-อนุสาวรีย์ รวมทัพสวนลุมฯ|language=thai|date=2014-02-03|work=[[Nation TV (Thailand)|Nation TV]]}}</ref> |
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In January 2014, the political protest group the [[People's Democratic Reform Committee]] occupied the intersection for anti-government protests in the course of the [[2013–2014 Thai political crisis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationtv.tv/main/content/378393916/|title=กปปส.ยุบเวทีลาดพร้าว-อนุสาวรีย์ รวมทัพสวนลุมฯ|language=thai|date=2014-02-03|work=[[Nation TV (Thailand)|Nation TV]]}}</ref> In May 2018, the [[Bangkok Metropolitan Administration]] began cracking down on street vendors around the intersection in an effort of urban tidying.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wongsamuth |first1=Nanchanok |title=Do we really want to be just like Singapore? |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/620092/do-we-really-want-to-be-just-like-singapore |accessdate=9 March 2020 |work=Bangkok Post |date=12 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bugaboo.tv/watch/384608/%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A1.%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A2%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7.html|title=กทม.เรียกประชุมจัดระเบียบย่านห้าแยกลาดพร้าว หลังผู้ค้าแผงลอยรุกล้ำทางเท้า|language=thai|date=2018-05-20|work=Channel 7}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 07:43, 31 October 2024
Lat Phrao Intersection (Thai: ห้าแยกลาดพร้าว, pronounced [hâː jɛ̂ːk lâːt pʰráːw]) is a major road junction in Chatuchak District of the Thai capital Bangkok. It is where Phahonyothin and Vibhavadi Rangsit roads—the city's two main northward highways—cross each other, and is also the beginning of Lat Phrao Road, which leads eastward through its highly populated suburbs. The junction carries the second-highest amount of road traffic in the city.[1]
As a five-way junction with multiple flyovers, some directions of traffic must follow complicated routes through the junction. The elevated Don Mueang Tollway runs above the flyovers carrying Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, and the northward extension of the BTS Skytrain's Sukhumvit Line, opened in 2019, soars above as a third level of elevated infrastructure.[2] The BTS's Ha Yaek Lat Phrao station serves the area, as does the Phahon Yothin station of the underground MRT Blue Line.
The neighbourhood around the intersection is home to numerous shops, retail centres and commercial offices. With the opening of the BTS extension, numerous condominium towers have also risen in the area. Directly west of the intersection lies the extensive green spaces of the coterminous Chatuchak, Wachirabenchathat and Queen Sirikit parks, the largest in the city. The CentralPlaza Lardprao and Union Mall shopping malls occupy the junction's northern and eastern corners, while many office towers are located in its southern corner.[3][4][5]
In January 2014, the political protest group the People's Democratic Reform Committee occupied the intersection for anti-government protests in the course of the 2013–2014 Thai political crisis.[6] In May 2018, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration began cracking down on street vendors around the intersection in an effort of urban tidying.[7][8]
Area map, with the intersection marked
References
[edit]- ^ "10 แยก ปริมาณจราจร ระดับแสนคันต่อวัน !!!". TerraBKK (in Thai). 21 June 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ Mahitthirook, Amornrat (5 September 2016). "Lat Phrao motorists get traffic warning". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "6 reasons to visit Ladprao this weekend". BK magazine. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "BTS Ha Yaek Lat Phrao opens soon: Here's where to eat and drink in the area". Coconuts Bangkok. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "'ห้าแยกลาดพร้าว' HUB ใหม่ของคนกทม. —เชื่อมต่อทุกการเดินทาง ครบทุกปัจจัย แห่งการใช้ชีวิตในเมือง—". propertyinsight (in Thai). 2017-04-13.
- ^ "กปปส.ยุบเวทีลาดพร้าว-อนุสาวรีย์ รวมทัพสวนลุมฯ". Nation TV (in Thai). 2014-02-03.
- ^ Wongsamuth, Nanchanok (12 July 2015). "Do we really want to be just like Singapore?". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "กทม.เรียกประชุมจัดระเบียบย่านห้าแยกลาดพร้าว หลังผู้ค้าแผงลอยรุกล้ำทางเท้า". Channel 7 (in Thai). 2018-05-20.