reader Posted March 15 Posted March 15 From The Thaiger Bangkok’s iconic Victory Monument, a historic landmark honouring Thailand’s fallen heroes, has officially been registered as an ancient site by the Fine Arts Department. The announcement, published in the Royal Gazette yesterday, March 12, confirms the site’s protected status, securing its preservation for future generations. The declaration, made under Section 7 of the Ancient Monuments, Antiques, Objects of Art and National Museums Act 1961, establishes the monument’s official designation as an ancient site, covering an area of approximately 3 rai and 31 square wa in Ratchathewi district. The registration follows an announcement issued by the Fine Arts Department on February 4. Victory Monument was constructed to commemorate 59 Thai soldiers, police officers, and civilians who lost their lives during the Indochina conflict between Thailand and France. https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/victory-monument-area-in-bangkok-declared-a-historical-site vinapu 1 Quote
