Thailand: Mural of Burmese invaders attacking Phuket in the late 18th century, Wat Phra Nang Sang, Phuket

On 13 March, 1785, two sisters, Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Srisoonthorn (also known as Chan and Muk), led local residents in resisting a Burmese military force bent on the capture Phuket Island. They held out long enough to allow a Siamese force to eventually relieve the island.

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Rainer Krack

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