Monument

Victory Monument

Address
วงเวียนอนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ
Area
Bangkok, Thailand
Districts
Pratunam
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
Open 24 hours; outdoor viewing only.
Price
Free admission (THB 0).
How to visit
The monument stands in the middle of a busy traffic circle. View it from the elevated walkways by Victory Monument BTS station; do not cross the roads at street level.
Hours
Free entry
Hours
Good after dark
Hours
About 20 min
Victory Monument

Why it is worth the detour

A military monument commemorating the Thai victory in the Franco-Thai War.

Victory Monument is a military monument in Bangkok, erected in 1941 to commemorate Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. It is a central hub for transportation and a notable landmark in the city.

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  • 2.1 km

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  • 2.3 km

    Erawan Shrine

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  • 2.6 km

    Wat Benchamabophit

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