Victory Monument in Bangkok: history, BTS station and boat noodles

Updated on October 9, 2026

The Victory Monument (Anusawari Chai Samoraphum) is one of the biggest junctions in Bangkok, north of the centre, where Phaya Thai, Ratchawithi and Phahonyothin roads meet. Built in 1941, it commemorates Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War (October 1940 – January 1941), after which Thailand annexed territories in western Cambodia and Laos that were handed back later. The obelisk is surrounded by five groups of statues by Corrado Feroci (Silpa Bhirasri), representing the army, navy, air force, police and the people. The monument is above all a transport hub: Victory Monument BTS station, pedestrian skywalks, minivans and buses. Travellers stop for a quick photo and to eat in the nearby lanes. Allow 20 to 40 minutes with a meal; our guide to Pratunam and Ratchathewi covers the areas around it.

Highlights

The obelisk

A tall conical spike is surrounded by bronze statues of soldiers and civilians in the Western heroic style. It is best photographed from the pedestrian skywalks.

The great junction

The roundabout is one of the busiest traffic nodes in the city: buses, taxis and minivans circle the monument all day.

The monument in its junction

Seen from a little way off, the monument stands out at the centre of the roads converging on the north of the city.

Boat noodles

In the nearby lanes, a row of small restaurants serves boat noodles (kuay tiew rua): small bowls of rich broth, ordered several at a time. Pick the stalls that locals queue at and ask the price before ordering.

The pedestrian skywalks

A network of covered walkways links the BTS station to the streets, bus stops and minivan stands; they save you from crossing the junction on foot.

Practical info

Tips

The junction is noisy and congested: cross only by the skywalks. Victory Monument is also a major departure point for intercity minivans (check the posted fares before boarding). Watch for pickpockets at rush hour, keep your bag in front of you, and read our advice on scams and safety. The noodle restaurants have their own hours and prices: we quote none, for lack of an official source. Information checked in October 2026.

How to get there

Victory Monument roundabout, Ratchathewi district. Skytrain: Victory Monument BTS station (Sukhumvit Line, N3), with exits onto the skywalks around the monument. Bus and minivan: many stops around the roundabout. See our advice on getting around Bangkok and our guide to choosing between the BTS and the MRT.