Located about 200 metres from the Two Heroines Monument on the road to Paklok, the Thalang National Museum in Phuket was established in 1985 to commemorate the 200th year anniversary of the Thalang Battle, in which two leading ladies led local villagers to fight back Burmese invaders.

Formed by Phuket people with the cooperation, support and now run by the Department of Fine Arts, the museum is a repository of Phuket history, archaeological and cultural heritage and its surrounding areas. The museum is a perfect place if visitors wish to learn about local way of life.

The Thalang Museum hours are 9 am to 4.30 pm daily. Admission fee is 30 baht. It also provides guide tours for group visitors and students. (Thalang National Museum, Phuket Tel: 076 311426 )

Special Report for Andaman News NBT (VHF dial) + FM90.5 Radio Thailand at 8.30am & perhaps repeats on Phuket Cable TV channel 1, broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces,
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Source: Thailand National News Bureau