Dusit Zoo Air Raid Shelter Bomb - Bangkok, Thailand
N 13° 46.291 E 100° 31.043
47P E 664040 N 1522974
An added touch to the display and history of the air raid shelter in the zoo.
Waymark Code: WM38D3
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 02/25/2008
Views: 60
During the Japanese possession of Bangkok in WWII Allied forces targeted the area heavily. At that time the zoo was transitioning from the king's garden to a public park/zoo. Since the railraod lines (a prime target for the bombers) ran not far from there and the palace was just across the street, an air raid shelter was added. After the war and the need for the shelter had passed, it was simpler to disguise the shelter somewhat rather than tear it out. Today there is a large display telling the story of WWII bombings in Bangkok. You can go inside the shelter if you like, and you can pose for a picture with the bomb!
What type of artillery is this?: bomb
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Allied Forces WWII = most likely British
Date artillery was in use: 06/06/1944
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, there is a virtual cache and a small regular cache
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.