Youth Soldiers Monument Chumphon is highly significant in Thai national history, especially the local history of Chumphon Province. This monument represents the courage and sacrifice of Thai people in defending the country’s sovereignty.

The key heroic event that led to the creation of this monument was the battle against the Japanese army landing on the Thai coast on December 8, 1941, during the Greater East Asia War (World War II). The main confrontation in Chumphon took place at Thanang Sang Bridge.

The main force defending Chumphon city was Youth Soldiers Unit 52, a group of students trained in military skills, commanded by Captain Thawin Niyomsan. Although the youth soldiers were young and lightly armed, they showed courage and self-sacrifice against the superior Japanese forces, leading to the death of Captain Thawin Niyomsan and other comrades in battle. Their heroism left a lasting impression as those willing to sacrifice their lives for the nation.

The monument is a bronze statue of the youth soldiers in training uniforms with weapons, standing on a white marble base. The base contains inscriptions commemorating the heroism and names of the fallen.

• Private car: Take Highway 4001 (Chumphon–Pak Nam) heading toward Pak Nam Chumphon. The monument is located on the left side at the foot of Thanang Sang Bridge.

• Public transportation: From Chumphon city, you can take a Songthaew (local minibus) on the route to Pak Nam Chumphon or Sai Ree Beach, and tell the driver to stop at the Youth Soldiers Monument near Thanang Sang Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or motorcycle taxi directly to the monument.

• The monument is a sacred place with historical significance. Visitors should show respect to the fallen youth soldiers.

• It is open throughout the day as an outdoor memorial.

• To experience the remembrance ceremony, visit on December 8, which is the day of the wreath-laying and tribute to the heroes.

Admission Fee:

• As a public memorial and historical heritage, there is no entrance fee or any service charge.

Opening Hours:

• The Youth Soldiers Monument is an outdoor site open for visits and remembrance 24 hours a day, every day.