Chicken Poop Prison was constructed in 1893 CE by the French military who occupied Chanthaburi following the Paknam Crisis (R.S. 112 / 1893 CE). The structure is a square, reinforced concrete tower, approximately 7 meters tall, with two floors. The lower floor has small ventilation openings, and the upper floor has a wooden ladder for access. Its main purpose was to confine Thai prisoners who resisted the French rule, primarily political prisoners or those who committed minor offenses.

The interesting name of this prison comes from the methods of torture or punishment used in the past. Lore suggests that French soldiers imprisoned inmates on the ground floor of the tower and kept chickens on the second floor. The chicken droppings would fall through the gaps in the wooden floor onto the heads and bodies of the prisoners below, causing filth and suffering from the foul smell and diseases. This practice led the structure to be dubbed "Chicken Dung Prison."

Today, Kuk Khi Kai is preserved as a major historical site and a historical tourist attraction. It is located close to Phairi Phinat Fort, a defensive fort built during the Rattanakosin era, allowing visitors to link the historical narratives of the same period. Visiting this site is an opportunity to commemorate the difficult period in Thai national history and recognize the importance of preserving independence.

• Private Car: Drive along the route heading towards Laem Sing District. Kuk Khi Kai is located on Road No. 4036 (Chanthaburi Riverside Road), near the river mouth and Phairi Phinat Fort.

• Public Transport: Take a public bus or van from Chanthaburi city center to Laem Sing District, and then take a hired vehicle or motorbike taxi to the Pak Nam Laem Sing area.

• Visiting period: You can visit throughout the year. You should come early in the morning or evening to avoid intense heat during the day.

• Equipment and clothing: Wear comfortable and polite clothing, since it is a historical site.

• Travel planning: A visit to the chicken shit prison should be arranged along with a visit to Prairie Ruen Fort and the Red Tower, which France has built in the vicinity.

Admission:

• There is no admission fee.

Opening and closing time:

• It is accessible throughout the day as it is located on the roadside and is an open area.