The “Victory Monument” celebrates a victory in the French-Thai War of 1940/41 that actually did not exist. In fact, the battles in December 1940 and January 1941 were short and without a decision. Nevertheless, it was decided to celebrate a victory and erect this monument; o)
The monument commemorates the temporary reintegration of previously Siamese-controlled areas in western Cambodia and northern and southern Laos as a result of the Franco-Thai War in 1940/41. (Source: Wikipedia)
The Victory Monument in Bangkok is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, symbolizing Thailand's military victory in the Franco-Thai War of 1940-41. The monument was erected in 1941 and …