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PALACES - MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS
- Monument to the
Expeditionary Force |
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อนุสาวรีย์ทหารอาสา |
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WWI Expeditionary Force
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Description: |
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Near a north corner of Sanam Luang stands a monument to the Thai
expeditionary force that fought in the European battlefield
during World War I (1914-1919). During the reigh of King Ram VI,
Thailand joined the Allied Army, declaring war against Germany,
and sent an army of soldiers to Europe on 20 June 1918. The army
returned on 21 September, 1919 and the ashes of soldiers were
taken to be stored here on 24 September, 1919.
Open:
Daily
Admission: Free |
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Bangkok |
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District |
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Phra Nakhon |
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Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang |
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Official Web: |
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Genre |
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Palaces-Monuments and Memorials |
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Related links: |
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https://www.tour-ban |
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n/a |
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Entry fee |
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Free |
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GPS : |
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13.75826 N |
100.49324 E |
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