Battle of Prachuab Khirikhan

[margaretcarnes]

Amazing that I lived in HH and never knew about Ao Manao or the memorials there. Thanks all for the info and great photos - a visit is definitely on the 'to do' list.

[traveller2]

Ive been trying for a day trip down there for the last 2 years, but havent managed it yet. Hopefully we can make it in April, all being well.
Great information from you guys, thanks

T2

[Big Boy]

I'll be adding a report to our Facebook Page soon.

[traveller2]

I'll be adding a report to our Facebook Page soon.

I look forward to seeing/reading it.
Thankyou

T2

[Big Boy]

I've been to Ao Manao many times, but I'd never been to the Historical Park. I decided that on my latest jaunt to the Prachuab area, I had to visit this much written about attraction just 108 Km South of Hua Hin. Entrance is free, and the natural beauty is outstanding.

Monument of 8 December 1941 Heroes, the statue was built to commemorate victory of the Royal Thai Air Force soldiers who bravely fought against the Japanese during World War II in the Wing 5 area.

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This is the living accommodation dating back to the WWII era.

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A North American Texan aircraft, which dates back to WWII.

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The view from the Historical Park across to Prachuab.

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The view from the Historical Park out to the islands.

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The Historical Park Museum building.

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This inscription is made on a 60 ton piece of Green sandstone. It is a memorial to the Thai Heroes who fought against the Japanese Troops on 8 January 1941. The front of the memorial depicts the battle against the amphibious landing, and the back shows the signing of the armistice.

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Full report and many more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 718&type=1

[caller]

BB, looking at the FB page, you state you have no idea what the accommodation block is used for now, but when I went to the museum Dec 09 / Jan 10, the accommodation block was actually an extension of the main museum (I posted somewhere else about this), I went through it end to end with an English speaking schoolgirl guide and recall there were military uniforms, Miss Thailand stuff for whatever reason and a few other bits and bobs. Okay, it wasn't overly interesting, but that's what it was!

[Gérard]

Nice pictures, Big Boy ! thanks for sharing.