# Victory Monument

Bangkok, Thailand

A towering obelisk shaped like five clasped bayonets, raised in 1941 and 1942 to mark the Franco-Thai War. Sculpted figures of the armed forces and civilians ring its base, now encircled by one of Bangkok's busiest traffic hubs.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Victory Monument, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 13.76472222, 100.53861111

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