The Chao Phraya River (Thai: แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา) pronounced mâe náam jâo prá-yaa, is a major river in Thailand and runs through Bangkok eventually flowing into the Gulf of Thailand. In Bangkok it is a major transport route for barges and commuter lines.
Rama 8 Bridge (Thai: สะพานพระราม ๘) pronounced sà-paan prá-raam bpàet, is a single tower cable-stayed bridge that spans the Chao Phraya River. Elegantly designed, this bridge joins Bang Plat and Phra Nakhon districts of Bangkok.
Phra Athit Road (Thai: ถ.พระอาทิตย์) meaning "the Sun", runs from Thammasat University, under Phra Pinklao Bridge, and on to Santichai Prakan Park. Although it passes close to the Chao Phraya River (about 50 – 100 meters away) this is generally not visible due to buildings obstructing the view.
Taksin Bridge (Thai: สะพานตากสิน or สะพานสมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสิน) is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Thailand that connects the districts Bang Rak and Khlong San. It is named after a former king of Thailand and should be pronounced sà-paan dtàak-sĭn and not tak-sĭn which happens to be the name of the exiled Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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