Suan Santi Phap in Bangkok of Thailand (Peace Park)

Situated just one bus stop east of The Victory Monument where is considered as the heart of Bangkok of Thailand, you can travel to the park easily by only few minutes walking. It is quite small but fascinating. You can enjoy sitting and jogging in order to relax yourself.

The Brief History of the Peace Park in Bangkok of Thailand (Suan Santi Phap)

This area is about 20 Rais and was the original location of the government housing estate, where a rather small public park for people to relax and exercise. It was built on later time by Bangkok metropolitan administration. The park has been named Suan Santi Phap in order to commemorate the final day of the World War II on the 16th August 1945, which is regarded as the peaceful day of mankind. The letter type of the park name is Buddha that Bhikku’s handwriting. In the park there is a sculpture of a bird holding a bunch of olive in its beak, which means the peace of the world. Its sculptural style comes from the work of a Spanish artist Picasso. The park has a natural wood garden atmosphere with most of perennial trees. There are three ponds in the centre of the park surrounded by footpaths and roads for jogging.

The Victory Monument in Bangkok of Thailand

The Victory Monument in Bangkok Thailand

Considered as the heart of Bangkok, The Victory Monument is alive with people and vehicles each day and it is also the starting point for who don’t exactly know the places where they will go to. You can travel to This Monument from all directions - west, east, north and south of Bangkok.

The Brief History of The Victory Monument

This monument was built to commemorate and praise the honour to the 59 courage people, who sacrificed their lives for the Thai nation, fighting in the battle about the dispute between Thailand and Indo China of France in 1941. The group of 59 people consists of soldiers, sailors, airmen, police and civilians. The ceremony of placing the foundation stone was in 1941, and the inauguration ceremony took place in 1942. The construction cost 550,000 Baht. The workmen were all Thai people and use all of Thai materials from the local resources such as granite and black marble. The monument structure is ferroconcrete and decorated with marbles. It is a 5 side monument in the form of 5 bayonets gathering in the height of 50 metres, and all the heroes were represented on every side of the monument as well as the copper nameplate engraved their names.

Suan Santi Phab in Bangkok of Thailand

The Temple of Suthat Tewararam in Bangkok Thailand

The temple of Suthat Thewararam

The temple stands near Bangkok city hall, just on the opposite side of the road and The Giant swing between them. You can start from The Democracy Monument and keep walking about 100 meters to the temple. It is located south of the Democracy Monument.

The Brief History of Suthat Thewararam Temple in Bangkok Thailand

King Rama I founded the temple at the central area of the city at that time, and built the sizable wiharn as the Wiharn of Wat Phanan Choeng in Ayutthaya. Then the Sukhothai style bronze Buddha image, brought from Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai, and was installed inside the Wiharn. The image was called Phra Toh or Phara Yai means big Buddha image. The Wiharn (main hall) was completed in the reign of king Rama III. Then the Ubosot (ordination hall) was built along with the principal Buddha image. The temple was then named Wat Suthat Thewararam. Later, king Rama IV named the principal image inside the Wiharn Phra Phuttha Srisakkayamuni and the principal image inside the Ubosot Phra Phuttha Trilokachet.

The Victory Monument  Museum of Siam

Museum of Siam in Bangkok Thailand

This Museum was adapted from the building of the former commerce ministry, standing near the other tourist attractions in Bangkok such as Wat Pho and The Temple of Emerald Buddha. You can take the regular buses number 53, 82 from Pag Khlongtalad to the place.

The brief history of Former Commerce Ministry Building and Museum of Siam

The office of the ministry of commerce was built in the reign of Kingvajiravudh. The location used to be the palace of the prince of king Nangklao such as Prince Chettha Thiben, prince Ammarenbodin, prince Bhuminbhakdi and prince Ngon rot. The building was designed by Mr. Mario Tamagno, an Italian architect who came to work in Siam during the reign of king Chulalonngkorn. He designed many landmarks such as Anantasamakom throne hall, Wat Benchamabophit, Phanfalilat Bridge, Bannorasigh and Ban Phitsanulok the building is 3 stories high in a European style, E shaped building. The building was opened in 1992. Later, the ministry of commerce moved to the new office in Notthaburi province. The old building was restored and opened as a museum Siam.

The Temple of Suthat Thewararam  Phanfa Bridge