Siamese Twins Memorial Park |
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The Siamese Twins Memorial |
Chang-Eng Siamese Twins Memorial and Boat Museum |
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The Chang-Eng Siamese Twins Memorial celebrates the lives of the
famous conjoined twins, Chang and Eng, who brought much renown
to Thailand. Statues of the brothers stand in the middle of an
expansive ground, surrounded by trees and flowers. A pond nearby
gives the memorial a pleasant air.
A hall features the
biography of Chang and Eng, who are SamutSongkhram natives. Born
in 1811, the twins met an American trader who brought them on a
sailing voyage to the United States, where they were met by a
fascinated public. They died at 63 years of age, having made
their nationality, Siamese, synonymous with their condition. In
addition, the hall has an area set aside for a boat museum. On
display is a variety of local boats to illustrate the nearby Mae
Klong River’s inhabitants way of life.
The memorial and
boat museum are located in TambonLatYai on Ekkachai Road, around
4 kilometers from City Hall.
The museum is
open on weekdays from 8.00 am-4.00 pm and on weekends from 8.00
am-12.00 pm. Admission is 15 baht. For more information, call 0
3471 1333. |
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Samut Songkhram |
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Mueang |
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Free |
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100.02317 E |
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