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The ornamental Chinatown Gate (Odeon Circle) marks the formal entrance to Yaowarat Road and Bangkok's vibrant Chinatown district. The gate was erected to celebrate the 72nd birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Inaugurated in 1999, the gate was a gift from the Thai-Chinese community. Chinatown itself dates to 1782 when the Chinese trading community was relocated here by King Rama I to make way for the Grand Palace.