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Rama VI Bridge was the first bridge to cross the Chao Phraya river. It was officially opened on January 1, 1923 and was named after King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). The 442 meter long and 10 meter wide bridge originally had two lanes, one for the railroad and one for cars. 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 December 12, 1953. In 1992, the car lane was closed and traffic shifted to the new Rama VII bridge nearby. The bridge is now railway only.
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