Victory Monument

Thung Phaya Thai

이야기 8구간총 15분 07초

역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Victory Monument2:09

Welcome to the absolute, chaotic heart of Bangkok's transport network: the Victory Monument. As you step out onto the elevated, circular BTS Skywalk that perfectly wraps around this massive intersection, you are granted a…
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2The Central Obelisk1:52

Dominating the very center of the massive roundabout is the towering central obelisk of the Victory Monument. To fully appreciate its design, it is best viewed from the safety of the elevated Skywalk, as crossing the multi-lane,…
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3The Heroic Bronze Statues1:58

If you look closely at the broad base of the giant sword-like obelisk, you will notice five distinct, larger-than-life bronze statues ringing the structure. These are not abstract artistic representations, but rather highly…
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4The Roundabout Traffic Dynamics1:59

To truly experience the Victory Monument, one must spend some time simply observing the incredibly intense, mesmerizing traffic dynamics of the massive roundabout below. This is not just a standard traffic circle; it is arguably…
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5The Street Food Enclave1:57

Descending from the elevated Skywalk to the street level, you immediately enter one of Bangkok's most famous, affordable, and densely packed street food enclaves. Because the Victory Monument area caters heavily to local…
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6The Famous Boat Noodle Alley1:59

No visit to Victory Monument is ever complete without venturing into the legendary, slightly hidden area known as Boat Noodle Alley. Located just slightly northeast of the main roundabout, tucked alongside a small, narrow canal,…
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7Santiphap Park Retreat1:57

After the intense sensory overload of the chaotic roundabout, the roaring traffic, and the bustling, smoky food alleys, we take a short walk eastward to find a surprising and desperately needed urban oasis: Santiphap Park. The…
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8Victory Monument1:16

As our comprehensive exploration of the Victory Monument area concludes, take one final look at the towering, sword-like obelisk illuminated against the darkening Bangkok sky. We have navigated the chaotic, elevated skywalks,…
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