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based on 346 reviewsOpen year round, 24/7
Recommended sightseeing time:0.5 hour
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Ratchadamnoen Ave, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, ThailandMap
Phone+66-2628-9068
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The Democracy Monument is an iconic building in Bangkok. It is located near Khao San Road in the city center and is surrounded by a transportation hub. The monument is built on a roundabout in the middle of the road. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the monument from Khao San Road or Jinshan Temple. This is the meeting place for many street parades and rallies in Bangkok. The Origin of the Monument The Democracy Monument was built to commemorate the democratic coup that took place on June 24, 1932. The coup overthrew the absolute monarchy and established a democratic system of constitutional monarchy, so the monument is called "Democracy Monument". Well-conceived design The monument is well-conceived, the distance between the buildings and the design both symbolize different meanings. There is a fortress-style building in the middle, with pillars shaped like wings on each side. The height of the columns and the fortress-style buildings are 24 meters away, symbolizing the 24th day of the coup. There are relief decorations under each column, and the reliefs are engraved with a series of activities of the KMT's coup d'etat at that time. Symbolism The fortress-style building is hexahedral, and each side is decorated with a sword, which symbolizes the six coup programs of the Democratic Party, namely independence, stability, equality, freedom, economy, and education. The height of the plate is 3 meters, symbolizing that the coup occurred in March of the old calendar. It takes about half an hour to visit the monument, and then you can go to Jinshan Temple or Khao San Road, both of which only take about 10 minutes to walk.
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The Democracy Monument Ratchadamnoen, a walk and enjoy the landmark of Siam Chanalak, Ban Muang Phatthanakan
There is a large monument in the busy roundabout. Pedestrians are not able to enter the monument. It is recommended to read the history of the monument before coming here. There is no description plaque here. Taking pictures at night is the best. This is actually a monument to democracy, not a memorial to democracy, located in the middle of the ring of the main road in downtown Bangkok, very close to Khao San Road, which is currently being renovated.
There are relief decorations under each pillar. The reliefs are engraved on a series of activities of the Democratic Party carrying out the coup at that time. It is worth running over to see. The transportation here is very convenient. The scenery here is good.
one of the biggest landmark in Bangkok. however the traffic is bad and cannot take a closer photo
Democracy Monument Historical Circle to commemorate political events in the past Very big and beautiful
The Democracy Monument is located in the heart of Bangkok, not far from Baupasuminburg (Mahakan Fort) and Jinshan Temple. The monument was built in 1939 and completed in 1940 to commemorate the political changes of 1932. After the political changes of 1932, the Thai political system shifted from autocracy to a constitutional monarchy. The four wing columns are 24 meters high and 24 meters apart, symbolizing the political event that took place on the 24th. The middle fortress-style building has six sides, symbolizing independence, stability, equality, freedom, economy and education. The Democracy Monument is not a tourist attraction. When passing by Jinshan Temple, you will have time to see it. If you don't see it, you will not feel sorry. After the evening, the Democracy Monument is very distinctive and beautiful under the lights. It seems that its political significance has been ignored.
In the heart of Ratchadamnoen District The light is very beautiful. Don't forget to stop by to check in as well. #Democracy Monument