webfact Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 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 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-10-15 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: The move is meant to show the unity of Thai people Ho does putting some lights up show unity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, loong said: Ho does putting some lights up show unity? Some just came up with the bright idea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 The picture is Bhumipol. It looks like that most nights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, VocalNeal said: The picture is Bhumipol. It looks like that most nights! It’s not Oct 24th yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 They can't even change the street light bulbs ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.