Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Park

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Park Tsunami Memorial Park Located on the beach at Ban Nam Khem About 7 kilometers from the district of Takua Pa, built on an area of ​​​​approximately 5 rai, consisting of a leisure park, a health garden for exercise, a playground, and a memorial building. walkway between two retaining walls.

 

On one side is a curved concrete wall that resembles a wave shape. black polished stone surface And there will be a view through the wall to see the fishing boats that have been damaged by The tsunami was set On the other side is an oblique wall with bricks interspersed with ceramic tiles. and the names of the deceased were engraved on brass plates mounted on ceramic tiles.

 

The number of deaths at Ban Nam Khem is about 1,400 people. Not far from the memorial there is a statue of Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak. He was actually a naval officer, 1.5 times his size. enshrined for fishermen who fish to worship before sailing There is also a shop selling souvenirs produced by Nam Khem villagers. seafood restaurant and tour services to Nam Khem Village.