Saphan Lueang

Saphan Lueang, also written as Saphan Luang (Thai: สะพานเหลือง, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn lɯ̌a̯ŋ]), is a four-way intersection and a neighbourhood at the end of Banthat Thong road in downtown Bangkok. It's located within Rong Mueang sub-district, Pathum Wan district. It shares a border with Maha Phruttharam sub-district, Bang Rak district and Wang Mai sub-district in its district, where Rama IV meets Banthat Thong roads and the Sirat-Expressway. The next intersection on Rama IV road is Sam Yan.

Saphan Lueang intersection at dawn (taken from Banthat Thong side)

The term Saphan Lueang means "Yellow Bridge" due to in the past there's a yellow bridge crossing canal named "Khlong Luang" (คลองหลวง) nearby. Later on, the bridge was demolished and Rama VI road was built over the canal, but the name "Saphan Lueang" still to this day.[1]

Saphan Lueang is an area close to Hua Lamphong, Sam Yan and Si Phraya road. It's also the site of one of oldest Protestant churches in Bangkok, Sapanluang Church, and had many famous restaurants as well.[2] [3] Which of them, two noodles shops received 2018 Bib Gourmand from Michelin Guide.[4]

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References
  1. OreO019 (2015-06-25). "ที่มาของชื่อสถานที่ต่างๆในกทม" [The origin of the names of various locations in Bkk]. soccersuck.com (in Thai).
  2. "120 ปี คริสตจักรสะพานเหลือง เรื่องเล่าผ่านนิทรรศการ "กระดาษลูกฟูก" (คลิป)" [120 years Sapanluang Church, a tale of story through exhibition "corrugated paper" (clip)]. PPTV (in Thai). 2016-12-17.
  3. "รวม 12 ร้านเด็ด ย่านสะพานเหลือง บอกได้เลยว่าไม่ควรพลาดแม้แต่ร้านเดียว! มีหลายร้านมาก แต่ปัจจุบัน ร้านนั่นน้อยลงไปแล้ว เนื่องจากมีการก่อสร้าง คอนโด" [Compilation of 12 cool shops in the Saphan Lueang quarter, you can say that you shouldn't miss even one shop!]. Ryoiireview (in Thai).
  4. "Discover Michelin Restaurants in Bangkok". Michelin Guide.

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