Heritage & monuments
Victory Monument
Victory Monument is a military monument in Bangkok, Thailand. The monument was erected in June 1941 to commemorate the Thai victory in the Franco-Thai War. The monument is in Ratchathewi District, northeast of central Bangkok, at the center of a traffic circle at the intersection of Phahonyothin, Phaya Thai, and Ratchawithi roads. The area is served by Victory Monument BTS station (N3) on the Sukhumvit Line of the BTS Skytrain, which is located above Phaya Thai road. The station opened on 5 December 1999.
Victory Monument
Victory Monument is a military obelisk marking the Thai victory in the 1940–41 Franco-Thai War over French Indochina. It stands at the center of a large traffic circle where Phahonyothin, Phaya Thai, and Ratchawithi roads meet in Ratchathewi district. Most travellers see it in passing rather than as a dedicated stop — it's more useful as a transport hub and orientation point than a sightseeing destination, though the base carries relief sculptures of soldiers worth a brief look if you're already in the area.
Getting there
The easiest approach is the BTS Skytrain to Victory Monument station (N3) on the Sukhumvit Line, elevated above Phaya Thai road. From central Bangkok stops such as Siam or Asok, the ride takes roughly 10–15 minutes. The traffic circle itself is a major bus and minivan interchange, so it's also a common transfer point if you're heading further north.
How much time to allow
Ten to fifteen minutes is enough to view the monument and its surrounding plaza. Crossing to the monument requires using the elevated pedestrian walkways connected to the BTS station, since the traffic circle itself is not pedestrian-friendly at street level.
When to go
Traffic around the circle is heavy for most of the day, and the area is busiest during weekday rush hours when commuters pass through the transport hub. An early morning or evening visit avoids the worst of the congestion and heat.
Combine it with
Phaya Thai Palace (0.7km) and Suan Pakkad Palace (0.9km) are both within easy walking or short taxi distance and make more substantial stops than the monument itself. Baiyoke Tower II (1.2km) and Pratunam Market (1.6km) are also nearby, making this area a practical base for combining a few sights in one outing.
Sources: open data from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap · Updated August 5, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
