The British War Memorial in Bangkok unveiled at the new location
Today (29 August 2019), the British War Memorial has been unveiled at its new location at the British Club Bangkok on Surawong road. It was located at the British Embassy Bangkok in Ploenchit from 1923 – 2019.
Admiral Tony Radakin, UK First Sea Lord, laid a wreath at the War Memorial unveiling ceremony. The event was attended by British Ambassador to Thailand Brian Davidson, Defence Attaché Colonel Roger Lewis, Chairman of The British Club Bangkok, Jack Dunford MBE and the British community in Thailand.
The War Memorial was erected at the beginning of 1923 to commemorate British servicemen in Thailand who gave their lives during the Great War. It was the first structure in the British Embassy Ploenchit Compound. The new location of the War Memorial reflects its historical significance to the British Community in Thailand.
Admiral Tony Radakin, First Sea Lord, said:
Jack Dunford MBE, Chairman of The British Club Bangkok said:
The War Memorial will continue to be the focus for the Remembrance Day commemorations each year in its new location. This year, the Remembrance Service will be held at the British Club on Sunday 10th November.