Bangkok: The Royal Thai Navy organizes Apakorn Day. In remembrance of the kindness of the father of the Thai navy in the year 2024 Admiral Adung Phan-iam, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Presiding over the wreath laying ceremony at the Royal Admiral Monument, His Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. His Royal Highness Prince Apakorn Kiatwong Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak at the monument. In front of the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters Wang Nantha Utthayan area Bangkok Noi District Bangkok with senior officers of the Royal Thai Navy Apakorn's royal family Naval Wives Association As well as representatives of units under the Royal Thai Navy in Bangkok and surrounding areas attended the ceremony. In this case, the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Read the declaration of honor to Admiral His Royal Highness Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. His Royal Highness Prince Apakorn Kiatwong Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak with important information regarding the royal history and His Majesty's ability, then the navy commander Representative of the Apakorn Royal Family Representative of the Naval Wives Association Head of a unit directly under the Royal Thai Navy in Bangkok and surrounding areas as well as representatives of government agencies outside the Navy Participate in laying a wreath Later at 10:00 a.m., the Naval Commander as well as all participants in the ceremony Participated in the merit-making ceremony for Thaksinanupadhan, dedicated to Admiral His Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. His Royal Highness Prince Apakorn Kiatwong Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak at Wihan Noi inside the Royal Cemetery. Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram, by Wihan Noi, houses the auspicious amulet and the ashes of the royal son and daughter. His Majesty King Chulalongkorn His Majesty who was born to Chao Chom Manda Phae and many Chao Chom Manda Mode, including the ashes of Admiral Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. His Royal Highness Prince Apakorn Kiatwong Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak And today it is still used to house the ashes and ashes of members of the Apakorn Royal Family and the Suriyang Royal Family. Until now Admiral His Royal Highness Prince His Royal Highness Prince Apakorn Kiatwong Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak Born on December 19, 1880, he was the son of King Chulalongkorn. and Chao Chom Manda Mode In the year 1893, His Majesty went to study navy studies in England, which is a model country for the navy. His Royal Highness is therefore the first His Royal Highness to study navy studies abroad. At that time, naval affairs in various fields did not yet have a solid foundation. and there are a small number of Thai navy officers who have knowledge in naval science. Must hire foreigners to perform duties in various units of the Naval Department. When he graduated In the year 1900, he entered service in the Ministry of the Navy. With the determination to reform and develop the navy to have a solid, strong foundation and be accepted by many civilized countries. While holding the position of Deputy Commander of the Naval Department He reorganized the navy department. As a result, operations are not redundant. and command and control are more effective He created a national maritime defense project. which includes the need for naval combat power and the concept of using naval power which is considered the first military plan of the Navy Department He improved the educational curriculum of the Naval Academy to be more modern. and led naval cadets to train abroad for the first time in history. By the Royal Ship Crown Prince which uses crew members who are all Thai When he held the position of Chief of Naval Staff He had foresight that The upper Gulf of Thailand area The best maritime strategic point is the Sattahip Bay area. Chonburi Province Therefore, he asked to be granted land in Sattahip District. From His Majesty King Mongkut Klao to be used as a naval base which is the location of important combat units of the Navy until now In addition to his ability in the navy He studied Thai tradition al medicine texts seriously. He seriously studied and researched traditional Thai medicine recipes. He studied and researched traditional medicine recipes. and compiled into the Khoi book by handwriting along with drawing pictures and painting them himself and provided treatment to sick citizens Without classifying caste Until the name "Doctor Phon" was known everywhere. He also has artistic talent. He painted pictures with beautiful Thai patterns. As shown in the wall of the church at Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao. Chainat Province and wrote a navy song that had a message of encouragement and strength. It is to instill navy officers with patriotism, love of the country, and unity. which is a beautiful identity of the navy which is still widely sung until the present. Source: Thai News Agency