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Don Hoi Lot   -  Kromluang Chumporn Khet Udomsak Shrine  
ศาลกรมหลวงชุมพรเขตอุดมศักดิ์  
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 Description:   Admiral Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak (1880-1923) is considered to be the father of the Royal Thai Navy. He was the 28th son of the prominent Thai King Rama V, and he showed an early interest and ability in nautical matters. He spent six years in the UK studying in the Royal Naval Academy. Upon his return to Thailand (Siam) he held a number of important positions in the Royal Thai navy. He is noted for modernising the navy and creating a professional officer corps. He became the Commander of the Navy in 1922.

In addition to his naval studies the Prince is also known as a herbal doctor, a boxer, and artistic painting. He is well remembered in Thailand. The anniversary of his death, May 19, is the Royal Thai Navy Day.

He is also known as Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse. The simplest means of ensuring a correct designation is to refer to him as Admiral Chumphon.

 
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 District   Mueang    
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 Entry fee   Free     GPS :   13.36222 N 100.02246 E  
                     
                     
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