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Odeon Circle or Wongwian Odeon (Thai: วงเวียนโอเดียน, pronounced [wōŋ.wīa̯n ʔōː.dîa̯n]; Chinese: 崇聖牌樓; pinyin: Chóng shèng páilóu) is a roundabout in Bangkok. It is the intersection of Yaowarat, Charoen Krung, and Tri Mit or Mittaphap Thai-China roads in Samphanthawong district. A red Paifang, which was built by Thai Chinese descents as a part of the celebrations of King Bhumibol’s 72nd anniversary in 1999, is located at the center of the circle. It is known as a gateway of Bangkok's Chinatown which Yaowarat as a main artery.

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  • Odeon Circle or Wongwian Odeon (Thai: วงเวียนโอเดียน, pronounced [wōŋ.wīa̯n ʔōː.dîa̯n]; Chinese: 崇聖牌樓; pinyin: Chóng shèng páilóu) is a roundabout in Bangkok. It is the intersection of Yaowarat, Charoen Krung, and Tri Mit or Mittaphap Thai-China roads in Samphanthawong district. A red Paifang, which was built by Thai Chinese descents as a part of the celebrations of King Bhumibol’s 72nd anniversary in 1999, is located at the center of the circle. It is known as a gateway of Bangkok's Chinatown which Yaowarat as a main artery. The circle gained its name from a movie theater in the area, which was demolished in the late 1980s. The roundabout's center originally had a fountain, until it was replaced by the Chinese gate in 1999. The top of the gate is inscribed in both Thai and Chinese letters on both sides, which means that "Gate of Commemorates the 6th Cycle Anniversary of HM the King's Birthday". The gate was officially opened on 5 December 1999 by Princess Sirindhorn presiding over the ceremony. On the ground floor of the roundabout. There is a brass plate with a Chinese inscription (地; de) that translates to "earth" or "soil" and at the same point. At the top there is another Chinese inscription (天; tiān) means "heaven" or "sky". According to the belief of the Chinese. If anyone is standing at this point, that person will be given the cosmic energy according to faith in Feng Shui. On the side of the gate, there are two lion statues made from white jade, which was given by the government of China as a part of the celebrations of King Bhumibol’s 80th anniversary in 2007. The male lion puts his right foot on a ball, while the lioness puts her left foot on a cub. There is also a rabbit statue made of white jade in front of the gate, it was sent from government of China in 2011 as a part of the celebrations of King Bhumibol’s 84th anniversary, because he was born in the year of the Rabbit. Odeon Circle was dubbed "Dragon Head" because it was the beginning of Yaowarat, which it was called "Dragon Road". It's a symbolic and one of the landmarks of Bangkok's Chinatown and also an emblem of Samphanthawong district office. (en)
  • 崇聖牌樓(泰語:ซุ้มประตูเฉลิมพระเกียรติ ๖ รอบพระชนมพรรษา); 又名「中國門」(China Gate)位於泰國首都曼谷的三攀他旺縣、以及耀華力路的起點,原來的「高亭戲院」前方之三角路上之噴水池的位置。它是一座傳統中國建築的牌樓。每當農曆年初一,此地舉行春節慶祝活動,泰國君主家族成員都會出席儀式,並沿著耀華力路向泰國的華僑拜年。 (zh)
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  • 崇聖牌樓(泰語:ซุ้มประตูเฉลิมพระเกียรติ ๖ รอบพระชนมพรรษา); 又名「中國門」(China Gate)位於泰國首都曼谷的三攀他旺縣、以及耀華力路的起點,原來的「高亭戲院」前方之三角路上之噴水池的位置。它是一座傳統中國建築的牌樓。每當農曆年初一,此地舉行春節慶祝活動,泰國君主家族成員都會出席儀式,並沿著耀華力路向泰國的華僑拜年。 (zh)
  • Odeon Circle or Wongwian Odeon (Thai: วงเวียนโอเดียน, pronounced [wōŋ.wīa̯n ʔōː.dîa̯n]; Chinese: 崇聖牌樓; pinyin: Chóng shèng páilóu) is a roundabout in Bangkok. It is the intersection of Yaowarat, Charoen Krung, and Tri Mit or Mittaphap Thai-China roads in Samphanthawong district. A red Paifang, which was built by Thai Chinese descents as a part of the celebrations of King Bhumibol’s 72nd anniversary in 1999, is located at the center of the circle. It is known as a gateway of Bangkok's Chinatown which Yaowarat as a main artery. (en)
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