Charoen Krung Road is considered as the first of its kind of European standard quality in Bangkok. Constructed during the Rama IV period, it stretches from the façade of Wat Phra Chetupon up to Thanon Tok in Yannawa. The hustle and bustle of vehicles such as the “tuk tuk†taxis in Bangkok could make the initiator of this project, who was then reproached for building such a big road, come out and ask “Isn’t this road too narrow now?â€.
standard quality in Bangkok. Constructed during the Rama IV period, it stretches from the façade of Wat Phra Chetupon up to Thanon Tok in Yannawa.
The hustle and bustle of vehicles such as the “tuk tuk†taxis in Bangkok could make the initiator of this project, who was then reproached for building such a big road, come out and ask “Isn’t this road too narrow now?â€.