The 14 October 1973 Memorial

was completely erected in 2001 or 28 years after the "October 14 Event" , In 1974 the National Student Center of Thailand (NSCT) and the Government of Prime Minister Dr.Sanya Dharmasakti in agreement, proposed that the "October 14 Event" was the symbolic memory of political event. It was the "public" event, no one ,in particular, owned this event. They were also on agreement that the construction of the 14 October 1973 Memorial should be the mission of the State together with the citizens and the public sectors. The location should be on Ratchadamnoen Avenue where the events mostly took place during October 14-16,1973. In addition, NSCT proposed that the monument should serve not only for commemorating the historical event but should be also practically useful.

The Stupa Saga

created by Ms.Surojana Sethabutra is a 14-meter inverted-conical sculpture composed of rectangular wide base and narrow top. Its apex has indentation indicating a ceaseless quest for democracy. The tip made of transparent material allows light to shine from the stupa implying the power of democracy that is immortal.

The 14 October 1973 Memorial

was designed by Mr.Terdkiart Sakdikamduang.Its total area of 1,722 square meter , the design concept of the memorial is based on respect for the truth of history and citizens including children women artists poets villagers who engage extensively. This is meaningful to the public in that it will be a lesson as a motivation to Thai people aimed to tackle problems and fight for society. Architects developed the monument to represent the serenity, spaciousness, simplicity for commemorating and paying tribute to the heroes with the memorial sculpture at its center.