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Saphan Tha Chomphu or Tha Chomphu Bridge
Date : 2017-01-17 18:51:02
Saphan Tha Chomphu or Tha Chomphu Bridge is located opposite Wat Tha Chomphu, Tambon Tha Pla Duk, Amphoe Mae Tha, and known among the locals as Saphan Khao - the white bridge. It was constructed in 1919 under the supervision of H.R.H. Prince of Kamphaeng Phet. The white railway bridge, measuring 87.3 m. long, is the landmark of the field near the Khun Tan Tunnel and was built of reinforced concrete, unlike other usual steel railway bridges that are flexible and more durable to vibration. Unfortunately, as the period of construction was during wartime, steel was hard to be procured. Thanks to excellent calculation and supervision, the bridge can still be used today.
The Tha Chomphu Bridge spans over the Tha River and is located in the middle of an open field on the Bangkok - Chiang Mai route. The train will reach the bridge approximately 1 hour before arriving in Chiang Mai early in the morning. The scenic surroundings in the open suggest that the train has passed beyond
the undulating mountains and is approaching its destination. Driving for sightseeing is available.
To get there: By car, from Amphoe Mae Tha, follow Highway 106 toward Amphoe Hang Chat, Lampang province, for approximately 1.5 km. Turn right toward Ban Tha Chomphu and continue via the Ban Si Sai Mun School and another 1 km. beyond Ban Sathani until reaching Wat Tha Chomphu, which is on the left. There are shops on the right where visitors can park their cars and walk for another 300 m. along the railway to the bridge. Otherwise, visitors may take a motorcycle from Amphoe Mae Tha.
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Attractions near Saphan Tha Chomphu or Tha Chomphu Bridge
Saphan Tha Chomphu or Tha Chomphu Bridge0.00 km | Map | Direction
Ban Tha Pa Pao7.79 km | Map | Direction
Doi Khun Tan National Park9.25 km | Map | Direction
Tha Sop Sao Reservoir17.46 km | Map | Direction
Holy Pool at Doi Khamo17.84 km | Map | Direction
Mae Thi Reservoir19.54 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phra That Doi Wiang19.78 km | Map | Direction
Thai Elephant Conservation Center27.82 km | Map | Direction
Doi Ti Market28.43 km | Map | Direction
Kruba Sivichai Monument28.70 km | Map | Direction
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Wat Phra Yuen35.53 km | Map | Direction
Wat Si Don Chai36.14 km | Map | Direction
Mae Khanad Woven (Karen Village)37.00 km | Map | Direction
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Wat Pa Tueng37.55 km | Map | Direction
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Ban Chang Nak41.61 km | Map | Direction
Wat Pa Pao42.06 km | Map | Direction
*note the distance is just a straight line not an accurate transition on the road
