Monument
Democracy Monument
- Mon
- 00:00–23:59
- Tue
- 00:00–23:59
- Wed
- 00:00–23:59
- Thu
- 00:00–23:59
- Fri
- 00:00–23:59
- Sat
- 00:00–23:59
- Sun
- 00:00–23:59
- Hours
- Outdoor monument; access may be restricted during demonstrations or ceremonies.
- Price
- THB 0 — free admission.
- How to visit
- There is no public interior; view the monument outdoors beside the busy roundabout. Cross only at designated crossings and do not climb the monument.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- Good after dark
- Hours
- About 15–20 min
Why it is worth the detour
A symbol of Thailand's transition to constitutional monarchy, commemorating the 1932 Siamese coup d'état.
The Democracy Monument is a significant public monument in Bangkok, symbolizing the 1932 transition to constitutional monarchy. It has served as a rallying point for democracy activists throughout Thailand's modern history.
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This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.