Two Heroines Monument

The Two Heroines Monument is a historic monument located on Thepkasattri Road in Si Sunthon, Thalang District, northern Phuket, Thailand. It commemorates Thao Thep Kasattri (Chan) and Thao Si Sunthon (Muk), two sisters who led the defense of Thalang against Burmese invasion in 1785. The bronze statues on a traffic island mark the gateway to Phuket and serve as a revered landmark symbolizing courage and local heritage.

Visitors can expect an open-air monument situated on a large traffic roundabout at the junction of Thepkasattri Road (Highway 402). The centerpiece is two bronze statues of the heroines standing side by side on a pedestal, surrounded by a landscaped island. The site is viewed from the roadside or pedestrian areas around the roundabout. There is no enclosed complex to enter; the visit is primarily for viewing, photography, and reading informational plaques about the history.

The monument honors Thao Thep Kasattri (Chan) and Thao Si Sunthon (Muk), sisters who organized the defense of Thalang town against Burmese forces during the Burmese-Siamese War of 1785-1786 in the reign of King Rama I. Their leadership helped repel the invasion, and they were later granted the royal titles Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Si Sunthon.

The monument is a highly revered symbol of courage, patriotism, and local identity in Phuket. The two heroines are respected as protectors of the island, and the site is a focal point for the annual Thao Thep Kasattri-Thao Si Sunthon Festival held each March, which includes historical reenactments and merit-making ceremonies.