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Celebrate Queen Sirikit's birthday with illuminated bridges across the Chao Phraya River

Celebrate Queen Sirikit's birthday with illuminated bridges across the Chao Phraya River

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Twelve bridges across the Chao Phraya River will be illuminated from August 10-13 to mark Queen Sirikit's birthday, creating a festive atmosphere in Bangkok.

The Department of Rural Roads will illuminate 12 bridges across the Chao Phraya River in celebration and gratitude for the royal patronage on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother’s birthday on August 12, 2025.



The public is invited to view the illuminated bridges in Bangkok and its surrounding areas, including the following 12 bridges:


Maha Chesadabodindranusorn Bridge
Krung Thon Bridge (Sang Hi)
Memorial Bridge
Phra Pok Klao Bridge
Taksin Bridge
Bhumibol Bridge 1
Bhumibol Bridge 2
Krung Thep Bridge
Rama III Bridge
Rama IV Bridge
Rama V Bridge
Rama VII Bridge




The lights will be on from Sunday, August 10, to Wednesday, August 13, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. On Tuesday, August 12, the birthday itself, the bridges will be illuminated from 7:00 PM to midnight to honour the Queen and celebrate this national event with a festive atmosphere.

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