Claim: Abhakara Kiartivongse, considered the father of the Royal Thai Navy, offered royal land in Sattahip, in Chonburi Province, in order to build a naval base but did not serve in the navy.
Evidence: Minister of Royal Siamese Navy 
Initiating the naval force in Thailand, Prince Ap-hakon was highly praised amongst Thai as "Sadej Tia" (Thai: เสด็จเตี่ย; lit.