Culture & heritage
Phon Kingphet Monument
อนุสาวรีย์โผน กิ่งเพชร
An outdoor monument to Hua Hin-born Phon Kingphet, Thailand's first world boxing champion, at Phon Kingphet Public Park.
Visiting essentials
Type
Boxing heritage monumentA distinct monument within a public-park setting.
Visit
Self-paced outdoor stopChoose a suitable time and check current park access.
Hours
Confirm park accessSource timetable fields conflict.
About the monument
Phon Kingphet, also transliterated Pone Kingpetch, is remembered as Thailand's first world boxing champion. The monument connects Hua Hin's local history with the country's boxing heritage.
What to see
The tourism directory describes the boxer represented with his right fist raised and a championship belt. Look for the monument and its identifying inscription, while following current park access rules.
Plan your visit
Plan a self-paced outdoor stop. Current park restrictions, admission conditions and a reliable daily timetable have not been confirmed; the tourism directory's hours fields are inconsistent.
- Check access on arrival and avoid blocking park paths.
- Shelter, toilets, parking and continuous step-free access have not been verified.
Getting there
Use the map for the monument in central Hua Hin. The tourism directory places the park approximately 250 metres from the railway station. Confirm pedestrian crossings and the monument approach locally.
Location map
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| Facility | Information |
|---|---|
| Parking | Not confirmed Visitor parking arrangements have not been confirmed. |
| Visitor toilets | Not confirmed Current visitor provision has not been confirmed. |
| Step-free access | Not confirmed A continuous accessible route has not been verified. |
Nearby & related places
Current location
Government tourism information states that the statue was moved to the front of Phon Kingphet Public Park. Older accounts mentioning a beach location refer to a previous setting; the captured map pin is in the central park area.
Sources & review
Content owner: Thailand Navigator Editorial
Last reviewed
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