Thirteen bridges to be decked out in lights for two weeks

[webfact]

Thirteen bridges to be decked out in lights for two weeks

By The Nation

 

 

Thirteen bridges over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok and the metropolitan areas will be lit up in a festive air from October 13-25.

 

The Department of Rural Roads is decorating Rama III, Rama IV, Rama V, Rama VII, Maha Jesadabordinthanuson, Somdet Phra Pinklao, Phra Phuttha Yodfa, Phra Pok Klao, The King Taksin , Krung Thon Buri, Bangkok, Bhumibol 1 and Bhumibol 2 bridges to celebrate the royal barge procession and the royal coronation. The bridges will be lit up from 7pm to 10pm and 6pm to midnight on October 24.

 

The move is meant to show the unity of Thai people and project the beauty of the Chao Phraya River to promote tourism.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30377363

 

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[loong]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The move is meant to show the unity of Thai people

Ho does putting some lights up show unity?

[ChrisY1]

13 minutes ago, loong said:

Ho does putting some lights up show unity?

Some just came up with the bright idea.....

[RichardColeman]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The move is meant to show the unity of Thai people and project the beauty of the Chao Phraya River to promote tourism.

More likely to stop Thais hitting a stationary bridge

[VocalNeal]

The picture is Bhumipol. It looks like that most nights!

[30la]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The move is meant to show the unity of Thai people and project the beauty of the Chao Phraya River to promote tourism.

But, did you realize how dirty your beautiful river is?

[Olmate]

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

The picture is Bhumipol. It looks like that most nights!

It’s not Oct 24th yet!

[VocalNeal]

46 minutes ago, Olmate said:

It’s not Oct 24th yet!

Maybe they will turn them all on? They turned them off when he died. RIP

[neeray]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

project the beauty of the Chao Phraya River to promote tourism.

A couple local Thais may come to see. Not really a boost to tourism though.

[Redline]

They can't even change the street light bulbs ????