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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Wat Rajabopit Sathitmahasimaram Rajaworavihara Bangkok Thailand

July 1st, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 

Wat Rajabopit Sathitmahasimaram Rajaworavihara

Wat Rajabopit Bangkok

Wat Rajabopit Bangkok Thailand

Wat Rajabopit Bangkok Thailand

Wat Rajabopit Sathitmahasimaram Rajaworavihara

Location: Thanon Fuengnakorn, Si-kak Phraya-si Junction

Built under the royal command of Rattanakosin’s King Rama V as the 1st monastery after accession to the throne, Wat Rajabophit Sathitmahasimaram Rajawarawihan is outstanding for it well-planned and magnificent construction arts is Ubosot of Thai-style on the outside whereas the inside is decorated in western style.

Open daily for the temple visit from 05.00-20.00 hours and between 17.30-18.00 hours for the Ubosot.

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Thanon Khao San Bangkok Thailand at The Afternoon

June 25th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

Thanon khao san

Tuk Tuk on Thanon Khao San Bangkok

Thanon Khao San in Bangkok

Thanon Khao San Bangkok Thailand in the afternoon

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