Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon Monument

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Rank: Rank 134 of 3,160

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon Monument

The Heroines' Monument honours two sisters, Lady Chan and Lady Muk, Thai national heroines who led the defence of Thalang (today's Phuket) against a Burmese invasion. After the governor of Thalang died in December 1785, the widowed Lady Chan and her sister organised the local defence with Lady Chan's son and their cousin, the vice-governor; after about a month of fighting the Burmese retreated on 13 March 1786. King Rama I then gave the sisters the titles Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon. The monument stands on the main highway (Route 402) between Phuket International Airport and Phuket Town.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

Place details and sources

Type of place: Monument OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09

Common questions

Who does the monument honour?

Two sisters, Thai national heroines who helped repel the Burmese invasion of Thalang (Phuket) in 1786.

Where is the monument?

On the main highway (Route 402) between Phuket International Airport and Phuket Town.

When did the Burmese siege end?

After about a month of fighting, the Burmese retreated on 13 March 1786.

Where it is

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