Democracy Monument
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The Democracy Monument is a prominent public monument in Bangkok commemorating Thailand’s 1932 transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional rule.
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| อนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical monument
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public monument ⓘ |
| architect | Munnier ⓘ |
| centralPlinthHeight | approximately 3 meters ⓘ |
| commemorates |
Constitution of Thailand
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surface form:
1932 constitution of Thailand
Siamese Revolution of 1932 ⓘ transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy in Thailand ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Plaek Phibunsongkhram ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod | 1939–1940 ⓘ |
| country | Thailand ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | symbol of modern Thai nation-state ⓘ |
| designedBy | Munnier ⓘ |
| hasCentralFeature | central plinth with constitution sculpture ⓘ |
| hasElement | four wing-like structures ⓘ |
| hasLighting | illuminated at night ⓘ |
| hasReliefSculptures | bas-reliefs depicting 1932 revolution events ⓘ |
| hasSculpture | constitution of Thailand on a golden offering bowl ⓘ |
| height | approximately 24 meters ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Bangkok ⓘ |
| locatedInDistrict | Phra Nakhon District ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Ratchadamnoen Avenue ⓘ |
| maintainedBy | Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ⓘ |
| material |
concrete
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stucco ⓘ |
| nativeName |
Democracy Monument
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surface form:
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| nativeNameLanguage | Thai ⓘ |
| near |
Grand Palace
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Khao San Road ⓘ Sanam Luang ⓘ |
| numberOfWings | 4 ⓘ |
| orientation | aligned along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road ⓘ |
| politicalContext | Phibun regime ⓘ |
| roadFeature | traffic circle ⓘ |
| sculptor |
Corrado Feroci
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Silpa Bhirasri ⓘ |
| style | Art Deco ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
constitutional rule
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democracy in Thailand ⓘ end of absolute monarchy in Thailand ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| usedAs |
gathering place for pro-democracy protests
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site of political demonstrations ⓘ |
| wingsSymbolize |
air force
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army ⓘ four branches of the armed forces ⓘ navy ⓘ police ⓘ |
| yearOfCompletion | 1940 ⓘ |
| yearOfConstructionStart | 1939 ⓘ |
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