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Suan Santi Phap near Victory Monument
Suan Santi Phap (Thai: สวนสันติภาพ) is a public park next to Ratchawithi Road, located between soi 1 and 3. Although not particularly large, the park attracts many visitors in the evenings. It is very popular with joggers and those who want to take part in the free aerobics sessions.
History of Suan Santi Phap
An information sign outside the park reads as follows:
SUAN SANTI PHAP
This area is about 20 rais and was the original location of the government housing estate, where a rather small public park for people to relax and exercise. It was build on later time by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. the park has been named Suan Santi Phap in order to commemorate the final date of the World War II on the 16th August 1945, which is regarded as the peaceful day of mankind. The letter type of the park name is Buddha That Bhikku's handwriting. In the park is a sculpture of a bird holding a bunch of olive in its beak, which means the peace of the world. There are three ponds in the centre surround by footpaths and roads for jogging.
Location and map
Suan Santi Phap is located between Soi 1 and 3 of Ratchawithi Road in the Ratchatewi district of Bangkok.
Getting there
Catch a bus to Victory Monument or take the skytrain to Victory Monument BTS station. From there, you can follow the elevated walkway to Ratchawithi Road (the sidewalks are very busy at peak times) or avoid the crowds by using the entrance on Rang Nam Road (ถ.รางน้ำ).
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