JEATH War Museum

The JEATH War Museum is a military museum in Ban Tai that documents the construction of a railway line during World War II. It displays two main sections: authentic prisoner quarters and reconstructed bamboo huts with historical objects that show how people lived and worked under difficult conditions.

The museum was founded in 1977 by the chief abbot of Wat Chaichumpol temple to preserve the memory of a railway built by Allied prisoners during World War II. This railway was constructed under Japanese control, and thousands of people died during its construction.

The name represents the nationalities involved in the railway construction: Japanese, English, Australian, American, Thai, and Dutch forces and prisoners. Walking through the exhibits, you see how people from these different backgrounds shared the same experience of hardship and survival.

The museum is located where two rivers meet and is easy to reach from the surrounding area. A visit typically takes a few hours, and the site is accessible to most people, though some areas have uneven ground that requires careful walking.

The museum preserves original paintings, photographs, and personal belongings created or collected by former prisoners who worked under extreme conditions. These artworks and objects offer insight into the thoughts and feelings of people who endured this experience and left behind a direct record of their lives.

Location: Ban Tai

Inception: 1977

GPS coordinates: 14.04140,99.50529

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43