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Victory Monument: The monument was erected in 1941 by the Pibulsongkhram administrationin honor of the heroic deeds of soldiers and civilians who died during the border disputebetween Thailand and France.Historical Temples: As a Buddhist Country, there are many valuable ancient temples such asWat Indraviharn, Wat Suthat and the Giant Swing, Wat Benchamabophit,Wat Thammamongkhon, Wat Bowon Niwet, Wat Traimit, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra KaeoWat Pho, Wat Ratchabophit, Wat Arun. (Wat means “temple” in Thai language.)6-4-2. Museums & Art Galleries in BangkokBangkok is home to the National Galleryhalls, and art galleries:of Thailand as well as many museums, concert• Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall• National Museum Bangkok (History and Ancient Art)• National Art Gallery (Thailand)• Prasart Museum• Kamthieng House Museum, run by the Siam Society under royal patronage• Bank of Thailand Museum (History and Currency)• Thai Wax Museum (History and Modern Art)• Royal Barge National Museum• Erawan Museum (Modern Art)• Bangkok Urban-Planning Museum• Chang Ton National Museum (Royal Elephant)• Royal Ceremony Museum• National Memorial Museum (History and War)• Kanjanaphisek National Museum (Agriculture)• Benchamabopit National Museum (Religion Art)• Silpa Bhirasri National Museum (Modern Art)• Suan Pakkad Palace Museum ( Ancient Art)• Jim Thompson House Museum (Ancient Art)• Span’s Cultural Gallery• Museum of Imagery Technology• Hall of Railway Heritage• Philatelic Museum• Gem and Jewelry Museum• Thai Handicraft Museum• Thai Folk Museum• Stone Museum• Gold Museum• National Discovery Museum• Children Discovery Museum• Bangkokian Museum• The Science Museum - Klong Luang• The Science Museum - Ekamai• National Sport Museum (U/C)• Asian Athletes Hall of Frame (U/C)• Thailand Science Park• Bangkok National Gallery• Royal Portrait Gallery• The Supreme Artist Hall• Bangkok MetropolitanMuseum of Contemporary Art64