Thailand's Road to Democracy

Name: Thailand's Road to Democracy
Brand: VoiceMap
SKU: 14
Price: 4.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (23 reviews)
Author: Christopher

(23 reviews)

Bangkok audio tour: Thailand's Road to Democracy

This is a 1.5mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

Bangkok

Thailand

$4.99

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About the Tour

Democracy Monument was built in 1939 to mark the end of absolute monarchy in Thailand and the introduction of a people's constitution. It was really just the beginning of a decades-long struggle to achieve a truly representative political system. Many of the most momentous milestones in that battle have taken place on the stretch between Thammasat University and Democracy Monument. This is essentially a stroll through Thailand's modern political history.

Tour Producer

Christopher Burslem

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For the last 20 years, Chris Burslem has worked on newspapers and wire agencies in Bangkok, Phnom Penh and Singapore, becoming an Old Asia Hand in what he says feels like a frighteningly short period of time. He is the author of Tales of Old Bangkok, a scrapbook history of his favorite city.

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Location 1

Pinklao Ferry Pier

If you’ve made it to Pinklao pier, I want to congratulate you – I’ve been living and working in Bangkok for more than 20 years, but I still occasionally jump on the wrong boat and watch hopelessly as we go motoring past my destination. Still, there aren’t many better cities to... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Phra Pin-klao Bridge
14th October Memorial
Democracy Monument

Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Bang Yi Khan, Bang Phlat, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Total distance

2km
Final location
QG42+MQF, Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Distance back to start location

1km

Directions to Starting Point

From any of the main piers, such as Saphan Taksin, Ratchawong or Phra Arthit, take the orange-flagged riverboat to the N12 pier, which is the Phra Pin Klao Bridge stop. At certain times of the day you can also catch the Green and Yellow flagged boats. Just don’t take the blue-flagged Tourist boat: it doesn’t stop at N12.

If you’re already at Thammasat, take the 3 baht cross-river ferry at Tha Phra, the small pier next to the university, to the Phra Pin Klao Bridge pier.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

At the end of the walk, you may like to wander down the adjacent Dinso Road, which has a number of well-known noodle vendors.

Best time of day

Early evening, Saturday or Sunday is best

Precautions

Beware when using zebra crossings; local drivers rarely yield for pedestrians.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”