King Taksin the Great Monument, Bangkok
This is an equestrian statue situated at the Wongwian Yai Circle near the railway station of the same name.
This is an equestrian statue situated at the Wongwian Yai Circle near the railway station of the same name. The king is portrayed with his right hand holding a sword, measuring approximately 9 metres in height from his horse's feet to the spire of his hat. The statue rests on a reinforced concrete pedestal of about 9 by 2 metres with 3.90 metres in height. There are four frames of stucco relief on the two sides of the pedestal. The opening ceremony of this monument was held on April 17, 1954 and a homage-paying fair takes place annually at December 28.
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About King Taksin the Great Monument
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King Taksin the Great Monument and Nearby Sights on Map
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