Sri Tapi Bridge

Sri Tapi Bridge (Saphan Si Tapi) is a historic road bridge crossing the Tapi River in the centre of Surat Thani town, Mueang Surat Thani District. Connecting Bang Kung and Talat areas, it was the first permanent bridge over the Tapi River in the town and remains a city landmark. Notable for its river views and evening illumination, it serves both as transport infrastructure and a sightseeing point.

Visitors can expect a functional road bridge with pedestrian sidewalks on both sides spanning the Tapi River. The setting offers open river views, views of the town waterfront, fishing boats and the adjacent Sri Surat Bridge. Visitors can walk across, stop at viewpoints for photography, and view the bridge's evening lighting. The surroundings are urban with roads, riverbanks and nearby parks and markets.

Sri Tapi Bridge was constructed as the first permanent bridge across the Tapi River at Surat Thani town, completed in the early 1950s, providing a vital road link for the town and region. It is named after the Tapi River and has since become a recognized historic landmark of the city, later complemented by the adjacent Sri Surat Bridge.

The bridge is a well-known landmark and symbol of Surat Thani town, frequently used as a viewpoint for the Tapi River and as a backdrop for local photography. Its evening lighting makes it a popular local leisure and gathering point along the riverfront.