Victory Monument, Bangkok

Name: Victory Monument
Address: Between Din Daeng, Phahonyothin, Phayathai and Ratchawithi Roads, Bangkok, 10040, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 694 1222

#96 among attractions in Bangkok

Memorial, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

Victory Monument is a military monument in Bangkok, Thailand. The monument was erected in June 1941 to commemorate the Thai victory in the Franco-Thai War. The monument is in Ratchathewi District, northeast of central Bangkok, at the center of a traffic circle in the intersection of Phahonyothin, Phaya Thai and Ratchawithi roads. ()

Local name: อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ Coordinates: 13°45'54"N, 100°32'17"E

Address

Between Din Daeng, Phahonyothin, Phayathai and Ratchawithi Roadsวิภาวดี (ราชเทวี)Bangkok 10040 Thailand

Contact

+66 2 694 1222

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Day trips

Victory Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Platinum Fashion Mall, Pantip Plaza, Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Chitralada Royal Villa.

1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Platinum Fashion Mall, Bangkok
27 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Bangkok, Thailand, Platinum Fashion Mall stands as a beacon for fashion enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike. This shopping center, renowned for its extensive selection of clothing and accessories, has carved out a name for itself as...
1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pantip Plaza, Bangkok
27 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Bangkok, Pantip Plaza stands as an iconic shopping center renowned for its extensive range of electronic goods and IT products. Often referred to as the computer geek's paradise, this multi-story tech mall is located on New Phetchaburi...
1.3 miS
Zoo, Aquarium
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Bangkok
32 min walk • Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is an aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand, the largest in South East Asia. It covers approximately 10,000 square meters with hundreds of different species on display in exhibits totalling about 5,000,000 liters.
1.2 miW
Palace
Chitralada Royal Villa, Bangkok
30 min walk • Chitralada Royal Villa is a royal villa located within Dusit Palace. This villa was permanent-residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest-serving monarch of Thailand and Queen Sirikit.
1 miS
Market for clothes, shoes and food
Pratunam Market, Bangkok
26 min walk • Pratunam Market is one of Bangkok's major markets, and is Thailand's largest clothing market. The name Pratunam means 'water gate'.
1.5 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Borom Niwat, Bangkok
40 min walk • Wat Borom Niwat Ratchaworawihan; also simple known as Wat Borom Niwat or Wat Borom is a second class royal Thai Buddhist temple, located in the Rong Mueang Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, downtown Bangkok.
1.2 miS
Bridge
Chaloem La 56 Bridge, Bangkok
30 min walk • Chaloem La 56 Bridge or popularly known as Hua Chang Bridge. It's a bridge in Bangkok's Thanon Phetchaburi sub-district, Ratchathewi district and Wang Mai sub-district, Pathum Wan district, it across Khlong Saen Saep on Phaya Thai Road.
0.6 miS
Royal home and antiques amid lush gardens
Suan Pakkad Palace, Bangkok
15 min walk • Suan Pakkad Palace or Suan Pakkard Palace is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Sri Ayutthaya Road, south of the Victory Monument. The museum has Thai antiques on display, including Ban Chiang pottery over 4,000 years old.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Phaya Thai Palace, Bangkok
11 min walk • The Phya Thai Palace or Royal Phya Thai Palace is on the banks of the Samsen Canal on Rajavithee Road in the Ratchathewi District of Bangkok.
1 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Pub
The Rock Pub, Bangkok
27 min walk • The Rock Pub is a rock-metal pub and music venue at Phaya Thai Road, just below Ratchathewi BTS Station and opposite Asia Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The pub is located near the Siam area in Pathum Wan District, which contains the Siam Paragon, Siam Center and MBK Center shopping malls and the Siam Square shopping area.
1.2 miS
Museum, Restaurant
Queen Savang Vadhana Museum, Bangkok
31 min walk • The Queen Savang Vadhana Museum is a Thai traditional museum about the royal duties of Queen Savang Vadhana who was a consort of King Chulalongkorn and the grandmother of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The museum is located at Sa Pathum Palace, Bangkok. The museum was established in 2008 in a former mansion of the queen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Victory Monument open?

Victory Monument is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Victory Monument?

Nearby attractions include Santiphap Park, Bangkok (8 min walk), Phaya Thai Palace, Bangkok (11 min walk), Ratchathewi District, Bangkok (13 min walk), Suan Pakkad Palace, Bangkok (15 min walk).

How to get to Victory Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victory Monument:

Bus

Bus stop to West & S-W • Lines: 12, 28, 536, 539, 8, R26E (1 min walk)
Bus stop to Rangsit, Minburi • Lines: 166, 8 (2 min walk)

Metro

Victory Monument • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (5 min walk)
Sanam Pao • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (16 min walk)

Train

Phaya Thai (16 min walk)
Ratchaprarop (19 min walk)

Ferry

Pratunam • Lines: Golden Mount, Nida (29 min walk)
Sapan Hua Chang • Lines: Golden Mount (31 min walk)