tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post7022389786342548549..comments2024-02-04T19:14:42.180+08:00Comments on Filipino Sojourner: Passing By Victory MonumentIshmael F. Ahabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-56762148749437957612013-03-16T00:58:59.991+08:002013-03-16T00:58:59.991+08:00Regardless of its history, the victory monument sh...Regardless of its history, the victory monument should stay, period. markpogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16126867483258398539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-16310156274888502342013-03-12T23:03:16.554+08:002013-03-12T23:03:16.554+08:00What is that misplaced statue? I want to know.What is that misplaced statue? I want to know.Ishmael F. Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-75608712867952375762013-03-12T23:02:28.752+08:002013-03-12T23:02:28.752+08:00Filipino ba yung friend mo, Aintzane? Baka kilala ...Filipino ba yung friend mo, <b>Aintzane</b>? Baka kilala ko yan.Ishmael F. Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-76522092730287548832013-03-12T23:01:43.882+08:002013-03-12T23:01:43.882+08:00I think the Thai king still has power, Wanderer Ju...I think the Thai king still has power, <b>Wanderer Juan</b>. He is the glue that binds Thailand. The politicians can do everything to cause division but king is another matter.Ishmael F. Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-15124139696310278232013-03-12T11:10:00.665+08:002013-03-12T11:10:00.665+08:00Very interesting info! I have seen some photos of ...Very interesting info! I have seen some photos of these from a friend who also recommends that I visit this monument because of its historical importance for Thailand. But he never mentioned about it being a monument of shame. Makes me want to visit it really soon.Gabzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12240238429840980876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-82891808459760895162013-03-11T23:32:06.564+08:002013-03-11T23:32:06.564+08:00Never knew this monument exists until now. I belie...Never knew this monument exists until now. I believe, this Victory monument must be preserve since it symbolizes Liberty and Patriotism. papalenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-85081303322340666962013-03-11T23:30:51.001+08:002013-03-11T23:30:51.001+08:00I dont think its a good idea to demolish it, it ha...I dont think its a good idea to demolish it, it has become part of their history.. i'll visit it when in Bangkok.. :)Nanardxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616505331184161155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-4509396183300324362013-03-11T21:04:42.165+08:002013-03-11T21:04:42.165+08:00"Be it a monument of victory or shame, the Vi..."Be it a monument of victory or shame, the Victory Monument is still an important relic of Thailand's past."<br /><br />-Agree, every monument have a story to tell about the past of the place, even it is bad or good its still part of the history.Tripsidershttp://www.tripsiders.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-3968836334741293502013-03-11T19:45:14.367+08:002013-03-11T19:45:14.367+08:00For what its worth I think they should keep the mo...For what its worth I think they should keep the monument. Although the history behind it is not as great as some Thai's would like it is still part of their history. It also seems it gets public attention especially tourists. Kind of reminds me of a misplaced statue somewhere in Rizal Park also. :Pspecial education philippineshttp://www.specialeducationphilippines.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-57329252479319856582013-03-11T19:13:42.993+08:002013-03-11T19:13:42.993+08:00I've thought it was Manila but I'm sure Th...I've thought it was Manila but I'm sure Thailand has much to offer great tourist spots to visit.Pa Ulhttp://www.pa-ul.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-81029900773883520942013-03-11T17:55:32.802+08:002013-03-11T17:55:32.802+08:00I believe Thailand is a great place to visit. I ha...I believe Thailand is a great place to visit. I have a friend who lives there and she always wanted me to visit there, unfortunately I still can't, for now, maybe...but hopefully I can soon :) Great photos. It is always better to have good camera with you :)Cheryl F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09519702354249457059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-45875143445763821772013-03-11T15:15:36.328+08:002013-03-11T15:15:36.328+08:00I think it should not be taken as a monument of sh...I think it should not be taken as a monument of shame as those wars were all part of their history and so is this monument.Franc Ramonhttp://francramon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-35117493050173205202013-03-11T13:25:12.493+08:002013-03-11T13:25:12.493+08:00nice educational post! I cannot remmeber that'...nice educational post! I cannot remmeber that'ive seen this back in bangkok will pay a visit when i come back! xxMaryJane Tauyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911708367821754062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-23666575134150563212013-03-11T12:51:59.370+08:002013-03-11T12:51:59.370+08:00I believe that monarchs are still there for a reas...I believe that monarchs are still there for a reason either for symbolic purposes or real power. When I was in Thailand I saw pictures of the King almost everywhere, he was deeply revered.Wanderer Juanhttp://www.thewanderingjuan.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-90958811398172724822013-03-11T12:47:53.913+08:002013-03-11T12:47:53.913+08:00Looks like Manila.. This is a busy place but sure ...Looks like Manila.. This is a busy place but sure there are a lot of areas to exploreMark Joseph Gesitehttp://www.markjosephgct.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-54768013181332526162013-02-22T10:46:02.768+08:002013-02-22T10:46:02.768+08:00Wow! You have been here during the 80's STP?! ...Wow! You have been here during the 80's <b>STP</b>?! Hope you can share the photos of old Bangkok with us.Ishmael F. Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-32419039711326220672013-02-21T20:13:03.764+08:002013-02-21T20:13:03.764+08:00The city certainly looks nicer than when I was the...The city certainly looks nicer than when I was there in the 80's - such a mess then, so jammed, so busy...suituapuihttp://suituapui.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-56467001953018333222013-02-21T10:18:06.220+08:002013-02-21T10:18:06.220+08:00Yes. :-( So sad. Mga walang pakundangan sa kasaysa...Yes. :-( So sad. Mga walang pakundangan sa kasaysayan. Please read this: http://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com/2012/10/26/let-us-all-save-the-alberto-house-of-binan/Ishmael F. Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-8976082715974103232013-02-21T09:31:08.271+08:002013-02-21T09:31:08.271+08:00Ha? Dini-molish? Grabeh namanHa? Dini-molish? Grabeh namanPhioxeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247398539040180822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-5885165848877981932013-02-21T00:07:25.752+08:002013-02-21T00:07:25.752+08:00Mas mukha siyang Monumento ni Bonifacio MeCoy kays...Mas mukha siyang Monumento ni Bonifacio <b>MeCoy</b> kaysa sa Luneta.Ishmael F. Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-26889922645925059482013-02-21T00:05:37.009+08:002013-02-21T00:05:37.009+08:00You're correct Ate Tin.
These monarchs are th...You're correct <b>Ate Tin</b>.<br /><br />These monarchs are the symbol of unity for the people. Mag-away-away na ang mga politico sa parliament pero hangga't matatag pa rin ang kanilang king or queen ay tiyak buhay pa rin bansa nila.Ishmael F. Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-21062631535092564492013-02-20T21:51:04.824+08:002013-02-20T21:51:04.824+08:00well may pinaggagalingan naman pala ung want magpa...well may pinaggagalingan naman pala ung want magpademolish ng tower na yan<br />pero parang luneta monument sya nu?MEcoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07235003854882998520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-21746491670697809882013-02-20T14:09:22.791+08:002013-02-20T14:09:22.791+08:00I didn't know they sided (well their dictator ...I didn't know they sided (well their dictator did) with Japan. Very interesting tidbit a. <br /><br />There are lots of monarchies that cannot be totally abolished because they, in a way, unify the people. Take the British monarchy. A lot of British would want to have them removed, but it's not as easy since a portion of their population still revere them and actually see them as a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911870052801534946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-10800883097345417392013-02-20T09:42:16.168+08:002013-02-20T09:42:16.168+08:00Yes, Foong. I was intrigued by that commenter who ...Yes, <b>Foong</b>. I was intrigued by that commenter who reacted negatively to Victory Monument. Ishmael F. Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278928907562589208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392540470366248080.post-61947910567716393672013-02-19T22:29:29.600+08:002013-02-19T22:29:29.600+08:00Thanks for sharing the details and history about t...Thanks for sharing the details and history about this monument. Looks like you did some good research! : )foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.com