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'''Ratchathewi Intersection''' ({{ |
'''Ratchathewi Intersection''' ({{langx|th|แยกราชเทวี}}) is a [[crossroads (road)|four-way intersection]] of [[Phaya Thai Road|Phaya Thai]] and [[Phetchaburi Road|Phetchaburi]] roads in the area of [[Thung Phaya Thai]], Thanon Phaya Thai and Thanon Phetchaburi sub-districts, [[Ratchathewi]] district, downtown [[Bangkok]]. It's the location of [[Ratchathewi station]] close to important intersections including [[Pratunam]], [[Pathum Wan Intersection|Pathum Wan]], Phaya Thai, [[Uruphong]] and [[Victory Monument, Bangkok|Victory Monument]]. |
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[[file:SUAN PAKKAD PALACE MUSEUM - panoramio (8).jpg|thumb|200px|left|The remain of the Phra Ratchathewi Bridge were preserved in the [[Suan Pakkad Palace]]]] |
[[file:SUAN PAKKAD PALACE MUSEUM - panoramio (8).jpg|thumb|200px|left|The remain of the Phra Ratchathewi Bridge were preserved in the [[Suan Pakkad Palace]]]] |
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Its name means ''Royal Consort'' in honour of [[Sukhumala Marasri]], who was |
Its name means ''Royal Consort'' in honour of [[Sukhumala Marasri]], who was one of four consorts of King [[Chulalongkorn]] (Rama V). When she was 50 years old, 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]]). Ratchathewi roundabout had a landmark, a large [[fountain]] and the roses were planted around for beauty, especially at night with spotlight. This makes the roundabout more beautiful. In that era, this neighbourhood was considered to be a busy and bustling place. It was surrounded by the houses of the wealthy and many nobles. |
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Later in the 1964, the roundabout was demolished to rebuild the intersection to alleviate traffic jams<ref>{{cite web|work=[[Thai Rath]]|date=2019-11-28|accessdate=2019-11-30|language=thai|author=Zoom|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/newspaper/columns/1712956|title=เหะหะพาที : |
Later in the 1964, the roundabout was demolished to rebuild the intersection to alleviate traffic jams.<ref>{{cite web|work=[[Thai Rath]]|date=2019-11-28|accessdate=2019-11-30|language=thai|author=Zoom|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/newspaper/columns/1712956|title=เหะหะพาที : "ประตูนํ้า" ...วันนี้ นักท่องเที่ยวยังแน่น|trans-title=Heha Pati : "Pratunam"....today, tourists are still busy}}</ref> The fountain was rebuilt into four fountains at the four corners of the intersection as in modern times. In the 1970s, Ratchathewi intersection became the [[shopping district]] of Bangkok. It's the center of many leading cinemas such as Athens, Mackenna, Hollywood, President, Paramount, Metro, Indra etc, including many [[beauty parlor]]s. |
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In 1975, an [[overpass]] was constructed, completed in 1979 with the dozens of crushed rock trucks parked on the bridge to test the strength. It's considered as the first overpass crossing intersection of Bangkok |
In 1975, an [[overpass]] was constructed, completed in 1979 with the dozens of crushed rock trucks parked on the bridge to test the strength. It's considered as the first overpass crossing intersection of Bangkok.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://board.postjung.com/919692.html|title=ถนนเก่า เล่าอดีต|trans-title=The old road tell the past |work=postjung.com|author=Modtuanoituanid|language=thai}}</ref> In January 2025, it was demolished to make way for the construction of the [[MRT Orange Line]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/news/local/2825161|title=รื้อ “สะพานข้ามแยก” แน่ แต่หลังช่วง “ลอยกระทง”|trans-title=The “overpasses” will definitely be demolished, but only after the “Loy Krathong” period|work=Thai Rath|language=thai|date=2024-11-18|accessdate=2024-11-13|author=Zoom}}</ref> |
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In 1989, when [[Bangkok Metropolitan Administration|Bangkok]] was re-zoning. Ratchathewi area has been separated from [[Phaya Thai District|Phaya Thai]] district. "Ratchathewi" is also used as a new district name.<ref>{{cite web|title=เขต พระ ราชเทวี|trans-title=Phra Ratchathewi District |first1=Parinya|last1=Trinoisai|first2= Ratchada|last2= Chotpanit|work=[[Matichon]]|date=2018-03-04|url=https://www.matichon.co.th/news-monitor/news_860817|language=thai}}</ref> |
In 1989, when [[Bangkok Metropolitan Administration|Bangkok]] was re-zoning. Ratchathewi area has been separated from [[Phaya Thai District|Phaya Thai]] district. "Ratchathewi" is also used as a new district name.<ref>{{cite web|title=เขต พระ ราชเทวี|trans-title=Phra Ratchathewi District |first1=Parinya|last1=Trinoisai|first2= Ratchada|last2= Chotpanit|work=[[Matichon]]|date=2018-03-04|url=https://www.matichon.co.th/news-monitor/news_860817|language=thai}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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| Thung Phaya Thai, Thanon Phaya Thai, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Coordinates | 13°45′11.68″N 100°31′54.41″E / 13.7532444°N 100.5317806°E |
| Roads at junction | Phaya Thai (north–south) Phetchaburi (east–west) |
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| Type | Four-way at-grade intersection with bidirectional overpass and BTS tracks |
Ratchathewi Intersection (Thai: แยกราชเทวี) is a four-way intersection of Phaya Thai and Phetchaburi roads in the area of Thung Phaya Thai, Thanon Phaya Thai and Thanon Phetchaburi sub-districts, Ratchathewi district, downtown Bangkok. It's the location of Ratchathewi station close to important intersections including Pratunam, Pathum Wan, Phaya Thai, Uruphong and Victory Monument.
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Its name means Royal Consort in honour of Sukhumala Marasri, who was one of four consorts of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). When she was 50 years old, 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). Ratchathewi roundabout had a landmark, a large fountain and the roses were planted around for beauty, especially at night with spotlight. This makes the roundabout more beautiful. In that era, this neighbourhood was considered to be a busy and bustling place. It was surrounded by the houses of the wealthy and many nobles.
Later in the 1964, the roundabout was demolished to rebuild the intersection to alleviate traffic jams.[1] The fountain was rebuilt into four fountains at the four corners of the intersection as in modern times. In the 1970s, Ratchathewi intersection became the shopping district of Bangkok. It's the center of many leading cinemas such as Athens, Mackenna, Hollywood, President, Paramount, Metro, Indra etc, including many beauty parlors.
In 1975, an overpass was constructed, completed in 1979 with the dozens of crushed rock trucks parked on the bridge to test the strength. It's considered as the first overpass crossing intersection of Bangkok.[2] In January 2025, it was demolished to make way for the construction of the MRT Orange Line.[3]
In 1989, when Bangkok was re-zoning. Ratchathewi area has been separated from Phaya Thai district. "Ratchathewi" is also used as a new district name.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Zoom (2019-11-28). "เหะหะพาที : "ประตูนํ้า" ...วันนี้ นักท่องเที่ยวยังแน่น" [Heha Pati : "Pratunam"....today, tourists are still busy]. Thai Rath (in Thai). Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- ^ Modtuanoituanid. "ถนนเก่า เล่าอดีต" [The old road tell the past]. postjung.com (in Thai).
- ^ Zoom (2024-11-18). "รื้อ "สะพานข้ามแยก" แน่ แต่หลังช่วง "ลอยกระทง"" [The “overpasses” will definitely be demolished, but only after the “Loy Krathong” period]. Thai Rath (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ Trinoisai, Parinya; Chotpanit, Ratchada (2018-03-04). "เขต พระ ราชเทวี" [Phra Ratchathewi District]. Matichon (in Thai).