Democracy Monument
Democracy Monument
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3.5
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TaherAlbaghliJulian
Kuwait City, Kuwait1,914 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
It is a public monument in the city center of Bangkok, Actually it is a traffic roundabout on Ratchadamnoen Avenue. This huge landmark chronicles part of Thailand's modern history. This place is not far from Khosan road.
Written 14 September 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This monument is in honour of the 1932 Siamese coup d'état that replaced the absolute monarchy with a constitutional monarchy. The structure consists of a central column holding the symbolic Thai Constitution of 1932, surrounded by four wing shaped columns to represent the branches of the Thai armed forces as defenders of the constitution. The main disappointing aspect of the monument is that it sits on a roundabout, making it difficult to get up close.
Written 8 April 2024
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Suaffash
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia307 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Democracy monument was in my way going to the metal castle but I did not get what dose it mean, until I read one of the reviews
Because I move solo and I donor have tour guide
So thanks for all the information I got here
Because I move solo and I donor have tour guide
So thanks for all the information I got here
Written 15 November 2019
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whitepointer
Sydney, Australia3,125 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
Its exciting as the people are so passionate about their cause. I am not afraid to visit these events as they seemed to be well organized and controlled but i do understand why others may feel concerned.
Written 29 November 2013
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vasco727
China3 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
You have to be freaking insane to give a 4 or 5 stars rating to this roundabout, YOU HAVE TO BE INSANE TO GIVE A 4 OR 5 STARS RATING TO THIS ROUNDABOUT!!!
Written 31 May 2015
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Abdul Wasay
Beijing, China105 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
If you are thinking of wandering around in areas nearby Khaosan Road, then don't miss to visit this place at night. It is also very close to Giant Swing, Both of these sights may seem very interested to people fond of night photography. It will take just few minutes from Khaosan Road.
Written 8 May 2019
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Paule Santos
Bangkok, Thailand104 contributions
Apr 2019
It’s a large monument in the center of a round about. It gets lit up at night so after dark is a great time to walk past it as well.
Written 4 April 2019
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,260 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
The monument shows four giant wings representing Thailand's armed forces: air, land, navy and police protecting a book (the constitution) carried by two offering bowls. It reflects the vision of Phibun, the military ruler at the time it was made in 1939. Note that on the reliefs at the base of the structure no depiction of Thailand's monarchs are to be seen, but mainly soldiers protecting ordinary people.
The monument was named democracy monument, because the military in 1930s Thailand saw themselves as acting on behalf of the people which in their view meant democracy. On an ideological and cultural level they were influenced by Europe (Republican France in particular). Ratchadamnoen avenue was built to resemble Champs Elysées in Paris, thus all the trees providing shade along the original smaller street were cut and buildings that stood in the way were demolished. The inhabitants (many of them Chinese shopkeepers) were given two months notice.
The monument was named democracy monument, because the military in 1930s Thailand saw themselves as acting on behalf of the people which in their view meant democracy. On an ideological and cultural level they were influenced by Europe (Republican France in particular). Ratchadamnoen avenue was built to resemble Champs Elysées in Paris, thus all the trees providing shade along the original smaller street were cut and buildings that stood in the way were demolished. The inhabitants (many of them Chinese shopkeepers) were given two months notice.
Written 2 April 2019
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pinoytraveller2
Luzon, Philippines15,073 contributions
Jun 2013 • Solo
The Democracy Monument is a popular city landmark located along Ratchadamnern Klang Road in the historic Phra Nakhon District of Rattanakosin Island. If you are heading to the Grand Palace, you will surely pass by this monument along the way. This monument is a silent witness to the madness of Bangkok's traffic.
Written 20 May 2014
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Paulaw6qci
Nowa Nowa, Australia38 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
We'd booked a hotel near the Democracy Monument. Ooops. The protests were supposedly violent - my government issued a travel warning and all the western media were using words like 'riot' and 'chaos'. It took a long time (and 4x the fare) to convince any cab driver to take us.
So different to what we witnessed! More like a peaceful demonstration with music, speakers, passion and commitment.
We returned a few days later and walked through the demonstration area and were met with smiles, thumbs up and nothing but good feeling.
The monument itself is nothing to write home about - but the area around it is wonderful to explore.
So different to what we witnessed! More like a peaceful demonstration with music, speakers, passion and commitment.
We returned a few days later and walked through the demonstration area and were met with smiles, thumbs up and nothing but good feeling.
The monument itself is nothing to write home about - but the area around it is wonderful to explore.
Written 16 December 2013
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