Located
in front of Lumphini Park, the statue was sculpted by Professor
Corado Feroci, or Silpa Bhirasri as he was called by his Thai
name, who gave it a final touch on 7 June, 1941. It was open
on 27 March, 1942.
The
360 rai (About 58 Hectares) plot of land, formerly known
as Saladaeng field, was a private property of King Rama
VI. In 1925, The King donated the land to the nation to
be used as a fair ground. The Siamrat Phiphitthaphan trade
was held here to promote Thai commodities and industrial
products among Thais and foreigners. After the fair, The
King had a will to turn the land into a public park
which
was given the name Lumphini (The Name of The Birthplace
of The Lord Buddha). At the main entrance in front of the
park, The Royal Monument of King Rama VI was built for his
memorial. Inside the park, there are a clock tower of chinese
styled structure built in 1925, a public library which was
the first one in the country, an aquarium, children's play
ground, sporting ground, and large-sized
swimming
pool. It is a public park full of varieties of plants and
suitable for recreational activities.
Located
in front of Lumphini Park, the statue was sculpted by Professor
Corado Feroci, or Silpa Bhirasri as he was called by his Thai
name, who gave it a final touch on 7 June, 1941. It was open
on 27 March, 1942.
