Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Serithai Phrae Museum Nai Wiang, Muang Phrae, Phrae. Located at the back of the Brotherhood Hotel Yantrakit Kosol Road, Mueang District, Phrae Province was established in 2007 by Mr. Puchong Kanthatham, son of Mr Thong Kanthatham, former leader of Serithai Sai Phrae, in order to show respect to the brave ancestors of Mueang Phrae. And to show important stories in An important past of the Phrae people as a source of learning A great sacrifice for the nation.

 

Showing solidarity and unity Cooperation for the nation The Free Thai Movement in the north is centered in Phrae, with Mr Pridi Banomyong and Mr Thong Kanthatham being the main leaders of the first operations. In September 1944 it was called Operation Hot Foot, with Lieutenant Boonmak Thetabut and Lieutenant Wimol. Wiriya Witthayakorn is a parachuting mission that launches with baggage.

 

There is a command center at Ban Nong Muang Khai. Received air support By doing the next umbrella 3 times, which is the period of setting up the siren center in Bangkok And then there are clear appointments between the air and the ground Calling these 3 operations as a "Operation Natural" In which each operation was the transfer of armament, supplies, and medicine In order to be a work aid.

 

As well as bringing both foreign and Thai trainees to Phrae Mission of free leaders Thailand in Phrae is searching for news about the location of Japanese soldiers. News delivery American weapons storage and tactical combat With over 500 participants in the movement That occurred during the Great War of Asia Japanese army with superior power Came to conquer Thailand and most of the territories in Southeast Asia within a short time.

 

Causing the Thai government at that time to need to cooperate with Japan Therefore, on December 21, 1941, Japan and Thailand signed the alliance agreement. Thailand therefore declared war on England and the United States. All Thai people both at home and abroad. Those who have consciousness of being Thai people then join forces to form the free Thai movement. By believing that in the long-term battle, the alliance's strength will grow and be able to overcome the war Thailand may face problems as a losing side to the war. The Serithai movement has contacted and is ready to cooperate with alliances in every way.

 

During the period of 3 and a half years of World War 2, the Free Thai Movement participated in both diplomatic and political military operations with discretion. Has impressed with the sincerity of the Free Thai Movement for allies When the Japanese surrendered unconditionally on 15 August 1945, the Allies then informed the governor. Instead of King Rama VIII.

 

Which is the leader of the Free Thai Movement, that the coalition does not consider Thailand to lose the war Do not be taken over And to restore relations between countries and countries as before the war on December 8, 1941, Mr. Pridi Banomyong has determined that the date of August 16 is a memorial day. National heroism of the Free Thai Movement.

 

For the Serithai Phrae Museum Open to public officials, students, free admission every day. If visiting as a group, faculty can contact in advance to arrange a lecture to give knowledge as well. Inside the museum, there are pictures, information and free Thai movements. Lined with various history to study. There are also souvenirs, shirts, coffee mugs, key chains for those who are interested as well.