Democracy Monument in Bangkok of Thailand

Situated on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, Democracy Monument is daily visited by both Thai people and foreign travellers from around the world. It can be remarked the Monument is one of the famous, important places in Bangkok of Thailand. It is also an another place that can be travelled to easily and conveniently because of being among the other familiar tourist places in Bangkok such as the golden mount, the temple of Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, the National Museum and so on.

The Brief History of Democracy Monument in Bangkok of Thailand

The monument was built in the reign of King Rama VIII in 1939, to commemorate the change of politics from absolute monarchy to constitutional democracy in 1932. The monument was designed by Professor Silpa Phirasri, its design relates to the historic revolution event. The 24 metres height of wing – shaped poles means the date of the event, June 24, the 75 canons around its base came from the last two digits of 2475, the year of the event in Buddhist era. The 6 swords over the doors mean six major policies assigned by the people’s party. The wing-shaped pole symbolizes freedom and right of people.

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