The Democracy Monument

July 10th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 the democracy monument

the democracy monument

the democracy monument bangkok thailand

Location: Rajadamoen Klang Rd.

Built in 1939 to commemorate the Change from Absolute Monarchy to Democracy Monarchy on June 24, 1932 (B.E.2475), this monument has representations as follows:

  • 24-meter high Rides represent the date of Change.
  • 3 meter-high Tray represents Legislative; administrative and Justice
  • 75 cannons represents the year B.E. 2475
  •  Highrelief on the Ridge Base represents the preparation of the Activator
  •  6 swords represent Sovereign; internal Peace; Freedom: Coequality; Econoy and Education

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Giant Swing Bangkok Thailand

July 7th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 

 

 

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Location: In front of Wat Suthat Thepwararam Rajawarawihan
This is the giant poles in red with a beautifully carved rack standing 21 meters high on a 10.50-meter diameter huge stone base. The giant swing is used in Bhamin ritual rite in welcoming one of the supreme Hindo God Isawara.

giant swing bangkok thailand

Giant Swing Bangkok Thailand

 

 

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