Tag: Victory Monument

In this blog, I will take you to Victory Monument, Phaya Thai Palace, Suan Pakkad Museum, and King Power Downtown Complex. These attractions are located in Rathathewi District. Victory Monument Dedicated to military, police, and civilians who lost their lives in the Siam-French Indochina border conflict, it was officially opened on 24th June 1942. The site formerly known as 'Sanam Pao intersection', now is an important transport hub served by bus lines, elevated train, and van services around the clock. There are numerous shops and stalls in this area. Photo credit: nawit Photo credit: EDT Guide Photo credit: EDT Guide Suan Santiphap (Public park) and Soi Phranang Library are also located nearby. Boat Noodle or "Kuay Tiao Ruea" is the Victory Monument area's famous dish. The recommended noodle stall is in the Fashion Mall's section, which has been selling noodles for decades. The noodle is served in a small bowl with meat and thick soup, and always eaten with fried pork skin and fried wonton dough. In the past, boats served as floating noodle stalls. Nowadays boats are often kept in the noodle stalls as a symbol. The Victory Monument is located on Phahonyothin Road. Phaya Thai Palace (Phra Ratcha Wang Phaya Thai) Nearby also you can visit Phaya Thai Palace which is open only on every Saturday with two guided tours at 9.30 am and 1.30 pm. The palace was constructed on Rama V's reign but had served as Royal Residence for a short time. Under Rama VI's reign, it was Queen Saovabha Phongsri of Rama V's residence untill her death. Photo credit: wikipedia.org Later, the palace was converted to serve many proposes such as hotel, radio station, and military hospital which is now Phra Mongkutklao College of Medicine. The palace was built in Romanesque-Gothic architecture. Photo credit: wikipedia.org