King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) ordered the Department of Public Works to construct the bridge.

"Thewet" means "great deity" and refers to The Bridge Built by Hindu's Lord Shiva.

It is the first bridge to cross Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem during his reign.

It was restored again along with Tha Chang Pier by the Ministry of Transport scheduled for completion May 2021.

[6] Thewet Pier (N15) is a station for Chao Phraya Express Boat that runs from Asiatique: The Riverfront to Nonthaburi province north of Bangkok.