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Ban Maeo Thai Boran is a house where species of
genuine Siamese cats have been conserved. It is located at 2/1 Mu 7,
Tambon Khwae Om. The house of traditional Siamese cats was created by
lovers of Siamese cats to promote and support the conservation of
Siamese cats to be a treasure of the nation. It also gives information
on genuine features of Siamese cats, supports research, exchanges
knowledge and views between members, and exchanges research experiences
and breeding with relevant bodies.
Khun Pricha Phukkhabut, the
co-founder and caretaker of the traditional Siamese cat house, told
that “my mother raised Siamese cats of the Wichian Mat species when I
was young. At that time, I did not pay much attention to them. When I
grew up, I was to feed them. There were not many cats in my house. My
family continued to keep Wichian Mat cats and I had developed a bond
with them. Later, some friends who were cat lovers talked about the
conservation of the cat since it was clever, graceful, attractive, and
had pleasing habits.” Apart from the species of Wichian Mat, Siamese
cats also include Si Sawat, Supphalak, and Koncha. Inside the house,
there is a breeding section divided into cages of various types of
Siamese cats. This is an interesting place for the study on a genuine
species of Siamese cats. For more information, call Tel. 0 3473 3284,
08 4003 4194.
To get there: Take Highway 325 (Samut Songkhram – Bang Phae). Turn left
to cross the Phra Si Suriyen Bridge and then turn right to Highway
3062. Cross the Pracha Chom Chuen Canal, past Wat Phummarin Kudi Thong
and Wat Bang Khae Yai, and see the sign of the traditional Siamese cat
house.
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