City's second pedestrian bridge across river to link Old Town, Klong SanListen to this articleAn aerial concept rendering of the proposed Chao Phraya River Pedestrian Bridge, a walk-and-cycle crossing and potential new urban landmark. Strategically, the bridge would sit between the Phra Pok Klao Bridge and the King Taksin Bridge, both major road crossings, creating a long-missing human-scale connection between the two sides of the river. If realised, it would become Bangkok's second pedestrian bridge designed specifically for walking and recreation across the Chao Phraya. "The economy around Yaowarat has grown a lot, and Song Wat has benefited as a secondary commercial area," he said. A pedestrian bridge, he believes, could bring life back to a forgotten corner of the city.

Source: Bangkok Post January 18, 2026 22:35 UTC