Rama VII Bridge is a bridge crossing Chao Phraya River which connects Wisut Kasat Road and Arun Amarin Road. The bride was part of the royal project to alleviate traffic congestion from Rattanakosin Island to Thonburi. The area by the river is also an advantageous location. For one thing, the atmosphere and landscape on the bank of Chao Phraya River are beautiful. A number of important historical sites of Rattanakosin on the other side of the river can be observed; for example, Phra Sumen Fort, Bang Khunphrom Palace, the dome roof of Thammasat University and Phra Pinklao Bridge. For another thing, the development of the location would establish a new sight-seeing for both those travelling along Chao Phraya River and over Rama VIII Bridge. As a result, The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration initiated the Rama 8 park project next to Rama VII Bridge on Thonburi side as a tribute to King Ananda Mahidol, the eighth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty.