Desperately Seeking: Owner Of Victory Monument

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Desperately Seeking: Owner Of Victory Monument

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — The government Monday said it’s working to answer a bizarre question that has left historians and officials baffled: Who owns Bangkok’s Victory Monument?

 

Though millions of Thais and foreigners are familiar with the sight of the busy landmark – which also serves as a commuter hub – no agency claims ownership of the monument, which has been standing for over 70 years.

 

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2018/09/10/desperately-seeking-owner-of-victory-monument/

 

 

-- © Copyright Khaosod English 2018-09-10

[wgdanson]

Victory over who please?

[seahorse]

2 minutes ago, wgdanson said:

Victory over who please?

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The monument was built in 1941 to celebrate Thailand’s victory in its conquest of French colonies in Indochina.

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The victory it marks did not last. After the end of World War II, Thailand – who joined the Axis powers following Japanese invasion in December 1941 – was forced to return the territories to the French government.

 

 

[metisdead]

Troll posts and the replies have been removed. 

[pieeyed]

Ask Japan.

 

[Nyezhov]

Its mine and I am going to rent it out for Raves.

[ThaiTrav]

5 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

Its mine and I am going to rent it out for Raves.

Whos been spending money on its upkeep?? 

[Lupatria]

13 hours ago, wgdanson said:

Victory over who please?

The Japanese invasion of Thailand occurred on 8 December 1941. It was briefly fought between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Empire of Japan. Despite fierce fighting in Southern Thailand, the fighting lasted only five hours before ending in a ceasefire.

 

In case anyone has a problem to call this a victory, with a version modernised with donations from our sponsors they could dress the statues in "Yellow Shirts" and rename it to: Victory over Thaksin Monument.  

Edited September 11, 2018 by Lupatria

[Sydebolle]

The thinnest book of war heroes "Thailand's victories"

[AsiaHand]

If any one is interested I have a large number of shares of the secret bank that loaned the money to build it.Please call in The US 555-1212 and ask for the foreign property share accounts. 

[PerkinsCuthbert]

Well at least we know who owns Democracy Monument these days....

[TPI]

17 hours ago, wgdanson said:

Victory over who please?

Over the French at the start of WWII (read about the battle...try not to grin!)

[Esso49]

2 hours ago, AsiaHand said:

If any one is interested I have a large number of shares of the secret bank that loaned the money to build it.Please call in The US 555-1212 and ask for the foreign property share accounts. 

It was built with the assistance of a Japanese bank loan

[TPI]

4 hours ago, Lupatria said:

The Japanese invasion of Thailand occurred on 8 December 1941. It was briefly fought between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Empire of Japan. Despite fierce fighting in Southern Thailand, the fighting lasted only five hours before ending in a ceasefire.

 

In case anyone has a problem to call this a victory, with a version modernised with donations from our sponsors they could dress the statues in "Yellow Shirts" and rename it to: Victory over Thaksin Monument.  

Lets not forget the 33 hours that the Air Force patriots in the South who fought almost to the last man and only surrended when they were ordered to by the quisling government in Bangkok!!

[duanebigsby]

4 hours ago, Lupatria said:

The Japanese invasion of Thailand occurred on 8 December 1941. It was briefly fought between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Empire of Japan. Despite fierce fighting in Southern Thailand, the fighting lasted only five hours before ending in a ceasefire.

 

In case anyone has a problem to call this a victory, with a version modernised with donations from our sponsors they could dress the statues in "Yellow Shirts" and rename it to: Victory over Thaksin Monument.  

It wasn't about Japan.

It was built to commemorate Thailand's victory over some French colonies.

[webfact]

Agency responsible for Victory Monument being decided

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th September 2018 (NNT) – The director of the Department of City Planning (DCP) has advised that if the government agency responsible for renovations to Victory Monument can't be identified, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will have to take on the work itself. The Deputy Prime Minister is to hold a meeting on the matter. 

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, has announced that all relevant agencies are to engage in a meeting to settle which of them is responsible for the maintenance of Victory Monument, noting that the roundabout is not under the auspices of the War Veterans Organization of Thailand. 

The BMA has already discussed the matter with a number of agencies and has handed the matter to the Department of City Planning. DCP Director Sakchai Boonma said today his office is waiting for the Fine Arts Department, Treasury Department and Department of Highways to conclude which department is responsible for the monument as that agency will then be responsible for providing funding for any renovation work. He explained that if none of the departments accepts responsibility, it will fall to the BMA to take on the work. Clarity is expected wihin a month and the outcome will be reported to the capital’s permanent secretary. 

Historically, the BMA has only provided cleaning services to Victory Monument and maintained its surrounding area. It recently began a process to identify the monument's legally reponsible agency as part of a plan to construct a tunnel under it. 

Victory monument was built to memorialize soldiers, police and civilians who lost their lives in a conflict between Thailand and France over border demarcations in French-Indochina. A total of 59 Thai lives were lost during the battle. Gen Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena laid the foundation stone for the monument on June 24, 1941 and it was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram on June 24, 1942. It was designed by M.L. Pum Malakul and its surrounding statues were created under the supervision of Arts Professor Peerasi.

 

-- nnt 2018-09-11

[natway09]

Maybe an argument over who is to pay the maintenance bills from now on The Govt or BMA

[Nyezhov]

11 hours ago, ThaiTrav said:

Whos been spending money on its upkeep?? 

Well I have been sending money to this girl from Buriram who told me thats what its for. She gave me a good price when I bought it.

[hotchilli]

I wish to remain anonymous !!

[hotchilli]

I wish to remain anonymous !!