Bangkok greenlights 136m baht upgrade for Victory Monument
Upgrade to ease congestion and improve access for over 100,000 daily commuters
Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved over 136 million baht in funding for the long-overdue upgrade of the Victory Monument area, a central public transport hub used by more than 100,000 people daily.
The budget includes more than 46.5 million baht from the city council and an additional 90 million baht allocated for the landscape and bus stop improvement project at Victory Monument.
The Pheu Thai Party’s Bangkok councillors overwhelmingly voted in support of the project, despite previous discussions at the subcommittee level to reduce the proposed budget.
The initiative aims to overhaul the congested and outdated transport infrastructure at one of Bangkok’s busiest intersections. The upgrade is set to address long-standing issues, such as insufficient and disconnected bus stops, poor pedestrian access, lack of safety and shade, and inadequate accessibility for elderly and disabled commuters.
Planned improvements include a covered walkway network, longer and continuous bus waiting areas, a restructured bus parking system, additional trees and green spaces, and new facilities for wheelchair users and the elderly.
The Pheu Thai Party stated that Victory Monument’s role as a transport centre makes the area vital for city-wide mobility. During a party meeting on September 11, councillors agreed the investment was necessary and would offer tangible benefits for commuters.
The party had described the project as an “investment in quality of life” for commuters.
Pheu Thai further added that passing this budget demonstrates the councillors’ commitment to supporting practical and beneficial urban development that prioritises safety, accessibility, and convenience for the people of Bangkok.
Earlier in March, Victory Monument was granted official status as an ancient site by the Fine Arts Department. The registration, published in the Royal Gazette on March 12, protects the historic landmark under Thai law.
Built to honour 59 Thai soldiers, police officers, and civilians who died during the Indochina conflict, the monument now has legal protection for future preservation.
It covers over 3 rai of land in the Ratchathewi district and was designed by famed architect Mom Luang Pum Malakul.
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