Victory Monument

Victory Monument is a prominent military monument located at a large traffic circle in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, at the intersection of Phahonyothin, Phaya Thai and Ratchawithi roads. Erected in 1941 to commemorate Thai soldiers, sailors, airmen and civilians who died in the Franco-Thai War of 1940-1941, it features a central obelisk surrounded by five bronze statues. It is a major landmark and one of Bangkok's busiest public transport hubs.

Visitors can expect an open-air monument set on a traffic island in the centre of a busy roundabout, accessible via pedestrian overpasses and skywalks connected to the BTS station. The site features a 50-meter obelisk with five bronze statues representing the army, navy, air force, police and civilian population at its base. The surrounding area is a bustling commercial and transport hub with street food stalls, clothing shops, malls and constant bus and train activity. There is no interior to enter; viewing and photography are from the plaza around the monument.

Erected in 1941 during the government of Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram to commemorate 59 Thai soldiers, sailors, airmen and civilians who died in the Franco-Thai War of 1940-1941. The monument was designed by architect M.L. Pum Malakul and the five bronze statues were created by Italian-Thai sculptor Corado Feroci (Silpa Bhirasri). Construction was completed in 1942 and the monument was inaugurated on 24 June 1942.

A well-known national landmark and symbol of Bangkok, widely used as a central meeting point and major transportation hub for commuters. The surrounding area is a significant commercial and street food district for local residents and visitors.