 King Taksin the Great Monument
The monument of King Taksin the Great, sculpted by Professor Silpa Bhirasri, is situated at Wongwian Yai of Prajadhipok street. The equestrian statue of King Taksin, holding a sword in his right hand, is mounted on a pedestal. The height
from his hat down to his feet is around fourteen metres, while the platform is about 1.70 metres high. The statue was inaugurated on April 17, 1954. Every year, on December 28, His Majesty the King graciously makes a royal visit to the statue to lay down a wreath in reverence of King Taksin the Great.
King Rama I Memorial
The royal statue of Phrabat Somdet Phra Phutthayotb Chulalok was enshrined at the feet of Pathom Barommarachanuson bridge on Bangkok side, erected in 1932 to commemorate the 150-year anniversary of Krung Rattanakosin. The monarch is the first king of the Royal House of Chakri. He was born on March 20, 1736 in Ayutthaya, proclaimed King on April 6, 1782 and established Bangkok as the capital city of Thailand in the same year. King Rama 1 ruled the Kingdom for 27 years and died on September 7,1809.
King Rama III Memorial
The Royal Statue of Phrabat somdet Phra Nungglao chaoyuhua was enshrined at the Royal Reception Pavilion at the corner of Ratchadamnoen avenue. It was erected in 1990 by the Department of Fine Arts. The statue was moulded in bronze in the seating posture upon the royal throne and is half lift-size. Within the beautiful compound there is a Royal Reception pavilion for His majesty to welcome royal guests and three pavilion for other delegation including open spaces for public gardens.
Equestrian Statue of King Rama V
Erected during the reign of King Rama V in 1908 from funds raised by Thai citi zens. Official contracts were made with an expers French sculptor in Paris who had it moulded from there. His Majesty, the late king Rama V had his equestrian statue inaugurated by himself. His late majesty King Rama V thereafter used the remaining
funds to establish Chulalongkom which is named after his father.
Statue of King Rama VI
Established in front of Lumphini Park on Rama VI Road, the Statue of King Rama VI
was moulded and casted by professor Silpa Bhirasri. The work was fully accomplished on June 7, 1941. His Majesty king Bhumibol Adulyadej graciously inaugurated the statue on March 27,1942.
Victory Monument
The Thai government, under the premiership of General P. Pibunsongkram, had the Victory Monument erected in 194 in honour of the heroic acts of soldiers, policemen and civilians who died during the dispute between Thailand and France over the redesignation of the border between Thailand and Indochina.
Democracy Monument
This monument was erected to commemorate Thailand's change from Absolute Monarchy to Constitutional Monarchy on June 24,1932. The monument was designed by Professor Silpa Bhirasri with the core structure in the form of a large copper tray carrying the. Constitution and supported by a pedestal. The copper tray is the largest in Thailand with a height of three metres and weighing four tonnes.
Shrine of Chao Pho Ho Klong
In the Territory Defence Department's compound opposite Wat Phra Chetuphon, or Wat Pho, is the shrine paying homage to Chao Pho Ho Klong. At one time the Ho Klong (drum hall) was very important. The drums informed the public of the time and news. During the reign of King Rarna I (1782-1809) the drum hall was built in front of Wat Pho where Bamrung Muang and Rachini Roads converge. Three drums were beaten to draw attention: the first, Yam Phra Surisi announced sunset - the end of the day; the second, called Akkhi Phi nat, was beaten when buildings were on fire, and the third, Phikhat Phairi, announced war.
Monument to War Veterans
This monument was erected as a memorial to Thai War Veterans who, together with the Allied Army, joined m the European battlefield during World War 1 from June 20 to September 21, 1918. The ashes of dead veterans were enshrined in the monument on September 24, 1918.
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