The monument of King Taksin the Great, sculpted by Professor Silpa Bhirasri, is situated at Wongwian Yai of Prajadhipok street. The equestrian statue of King Taksin, holding a sword in his right hand, is mounted on a pedestal. The height
from his hat down to his feet is around fourteen metres, while the platform is about 1.70 metres high. The statue was inaugurated on April 17, 1954. Every year, on December 28, His Majesty the King graciously makes a royal visit to the statue to lay down a wreath in reverence of King Taksin the Great.
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