There is no mistaking the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, with four wing-like structures extending 24 meters skyward surrounding a central monument featuring a stone-etched constitution. All of this is located at the center of a busy vehicular intersection making the site difficult to miss. Reliefs at the base of each wing show pro-military propaganda images, portraying Thai soldiers as protectors of the people and champions of an adoring democracy. Erected in 1939, the monument was meant to support the military regime which had taken control of the country during a coup d’état in 1932.
Thanks a lot for this interesting card Praewa!
Date: July 22
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