Historical Sites & Ruins Free
Tha Pai Memorial Bridge (WWII Bridge)
Historic steel-truss bridge over the Pai River dating from the WWII Japanese army era.
- Category
- Historical Sites & Ruins
- Entrance fee
- Free
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Best time
- Morning light, or any time; quick roadside stop
- Time needed
- 15-20 min
About Tha Pai Memorial Bridge (WWII Bridge)
A steel-truss bridge over the Pai River dating back to the WWII Japanese army era, this is a quick photo stop with a bit of history attached. These days it's dressed up with cosplay props and souvenir stalls, which is either fun or a bit much depending on your taste.
Honestly, it's a touch overhyped as a standalone attraction. But it's free, it takes fifteen minutes, and it sits right on the road to Pai Canyon and the Tha Pai Hot Springs.
Don't make a special trip for it. Just pull over on your way south and you've ticked it off.
Highlights
- Historic WWII-era steel-truss river bridge
- Free, quick roadside photo stop
- Cosplay props and souvenir stalls on site
- On the route to Pai Canyon and the hot springs
Tips
- Treat it as a quick stop, not a destination
- Combine it with Pai Canyon and Tha Pai Hot Springs on the road south
- Morning light is nicest for photos
- It's free and open any time, so no planning needed
How to get there
About 8 km south of town on Route 1095 toward Chiang Mai. ~12 min by scooter; on the way to Pai Canyon and Tha Pai Hot Springs.