Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon, was the 28th child of King Chulalongkorn. He was commonly revered as "The Father of the Thai Navy".
Abhakara Kiartivongse
Prince of Chumphon Shrine at Hat Ree beach in Chumphon province, built to commemorate him
Abhakara Kiartivongse monument in Pattaya
Chumphon is a southern province (changwat) of Thailand on the Gulf of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat Thani, and Ranong. To the west it borders the Burmese province of Tanintharyi.
Mu Ko Chumphon National Park
Lang Suan Railway Station
Hat Sai Ri
Ko Rangkachio, Mu Ko Chumphon National Park