Shrine Of Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak
Prince Abhakorn's statue at the shrine
How To Get There
Map Ref: 10°23'48"N 99°16'46"E
Location: near Chumphon provincial centre, Muang district
Directions: The shrine is about 20km from the town centre along highway 4119 and 4099.
It's close to the Kromluang Chumphon warship and Sairee beach.
Shrines Dedicated To Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak
There are many shrines throughout Thailand dedicted to Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak (e.g. at Arunotai). But this shrine near Sairee beach, where he died, is the most important. People come from all over Thailand to pay their respects here.
The shrine of Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak (or the San of Sadej Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak - "San" being a Thai word for a shrine) is one of the many temples and shrines in Chumphon province. It is a revered place for the people of Thailand.
The shrine holds a statue of Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomak. There is also a small museum containing some personal mementoes and naval items. There is very little written information, and it is only in Thai.
Mo Phon's Herb Garden is close to the shrine. The name Mo Phon came from Kromluang Chumphon who began to use Thai herbs as the medicine.
Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak
Royal Titles
"Phra Boromawongthir" and "Sadej Nai" are royal titles appropriate to Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak.
As always with transliteration into English, there are many variations, e.g. "Somdej Krommaluang Chumphon"
Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak was a son of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). He was educated at the Naval Academy in the United Kingdom.
He laid the foundations for the modern Royal Thai Navy and greatly contributed to its modernization, serving as it's Commander-in-Chief
Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak is considered to be the founder of the Royal Thai Navy, and is highly revered by the people of Thailand.
He is also referred to by the titles Prince Abhakorn of Chumphon (or simply the Prince of Chumphon), and Admiral Phra Boromawongthir Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, and Sadej Nai Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak
He passed away at Sairee beach, aged 44, on 19 December 1923.
Statues and shrines dedicated to him exist many provinces, especially in coastal areas.
