The Golden Jubilee Monument

The Golden Jubilee Monument

A stop on the Bangkok audio-guided tour, the Golden Jubilee Monument illustrates a feature of the city: its countless commemorative monuments, royal statues and small altars placed at the centre of major roads. Bangkok becomes an open-air museum, a striking contrast between dense traffic and islands of memory.

In tribute to King Rama IX

Raised in 1996 to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the reign of King Rama IX, one of the most beloved sovereigns of Thailand, this marble monument depicts four white elephant heads placed back to back, on a base adorned with floral motifs. Set in the middle of Ratchadamnoen Road, it pays tribute to the longevity and stability of the monarchy.

What to see

A few metres away, on the lawn of Sanam Luang, stands the statue of Mae Thorani, the Mother Earth wringing out her hair, a protective figure of Buddhist mythology. Observe this singular monument, a symbol of the Thai people's attachment to their sovereign.

Practical information

The Golden Jubilee Monument is on Ratchadamnoen Road, in the Phra Nakhon district. Freely accessible, it can be seen at any time from the public space.

What does the Golden Jubilee Monument celebrate ?

The fiftieth anniversary of the reign of King Rama IX, in 1996.

What does the monument represent ?

Four white marble elephant heads, back to back, symbols of the longevity of the monarchy.