“Did you know that this bridge has a tragic love story attached to it?” This, my friends, is the Sarasin Bridge. It stands as a silent witness to a love story that ended in a heart-wrenching tragedy. Completed in 1967, the Sarasin Bridge was the first bridge to link Phuket Island to the mainland, a symbol of connection and progress. But its story took a somber turn in 1973. Two young lovers, Dam and Gew, found their love thwarted by Gew’s wealthy father. Dam, a humble songthaew driver, and Gew, a teachers college student, came from different worlds. Their love was forbidden. Despairing, they chose to end their lives together, leaping from the Sarasin Bridge, bound together by a loincloth. The Sarasin Bridge became a symbol of their unwavering love. Today, it no longer carries cars but stands as a pedestrian bridge, adorned with lights and pavilions where you can pause and reflect. The tragedy of Dam and Gew is immortalized in Phuket’s memory, even inspiring a Thai film called “Saphan Rak Sarasin” meaning Sarasin, The Bridge of Love. As you stand here, feel the gentle breeze and look out over the Andaman Sea. Remember the poignant tale of Dam and Gew and the Sarasin Bridge, forever intertwined in a love story that transcends the boundaries of life and death.
Khao Rang Viewpoint
The sun dips low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sprawling cityscape – an unforgettable panorama unfolding