The year is 1899. Imagine standing on the banks of the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, the sun glinting off the water. Before you stands not a modern marvel of engineering, but the newly constructed Thawet Naruemit Bridge. This bridge, named by King Chulalongkorn himself, marks a significant moment in Bangkok’s history. It is the first bridge to grace this canal during his reign. The name “Thewet Naruemit” holds a deeper meaning, “Thewet” translating to “great deity”. It is a nod to the Hindu god Shiva, often associated with creation and new beginnings. The Thawet Naruemit Bridge stands as a symbol of progress, connecting communities and whispering tales of a rapidly modernizing Bangkok.
Garuda Museum
Behold the Garuda, a four-meter sculpture spreading its wings. This is the entrance to Southeast Asia’s one and only Garuda