Chao Phraya River

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.

Starting upstream, notable bridges that cross the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok include:

• Rama 7 Bridge
• Rama 6 Bridge
• Krung Thon Bridge
• Rama 8 Bridge
• Phra Pinklao Bridge
• Memorial Bridge (Phut Bridge)
• Taksin Bridge
• Krung Thep Bridge
• Rama 9 Bridge
• Bhumibol Bridge (Industrial Ring Road Bridge, or Mega Bridge)

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