Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Heroines' Monument
Unveiled in 1967, this monument depicts the sis-
ters who stalled a
Burmese invasion
in 1785
by sending women dressed in army uniforms in-
to the field. The Burmese forces, thought that
these were reinforcements from Bangkok, and
withdrew.
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Thepkasatri Road, north of Phuket Town
The Heroines' Monument, Phuket
Phuket Thai Hua Museum
Originally built as a Thai-Chinese school, this 100-year-old structure (For further de-
tails see
Phuket Thai Hua Museum
) today serves as a museum, exhibition space,
and function hall. Visitors can walk through the schoolhouse, which has old photo-
graphs and vintage books on display.
Phuket Philatelic Museum
Dedicated to Thailand's post office, this museum is housed in an 80-year-old build-
ing in Phuket Town. Old telephones, scales, tele-type machines, and stamps can be
seen here, along with displays on the history of the Thai post office since its begin-
nings under King Rama V.
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Montri Road, Phuket Town
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07621 1020
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Open 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat
