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Rama III Bridge

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The Rama III Bridge (3, RTGS: Saphan Phra Ram Sam, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn pʰráʔ rāːm sǎːm]), also known as the New Krungthep Bridge, is a bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. The bridge was completed in 1999 and was designed to alleviate traffic congestion on the adjacent Krungthep Bridge. The bridge was named in honour of King Nangklao.

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