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“Work while you work
Play while you play

That is the way
To be cheerful and gay

All that you do
Do with your might

Things done by half
Are never done right”

December 19th is the Birthday Anniversary of Admiral Prince Abhakara
Kiartivongse who has been reverently recognized as “the Father of Thai
Navy” or as “Sadej Tia” (Thai: เสด็จเตย; lit. Lord Father), and also known as
ี
“Mor Phon" (Thai: หมอพร; lit. Doctor Phon).

As a young boy, he went to study Naval Science in England and returned
with the strong determination to strengthen and develop the naval force of
the country. Because of his vision and the strong foundation that he laid for
the navy, the Thai naval force has greatly and continuously improved and

grown stronger. His ability in medical field was also widely recognized and
appreciated.

He is the real role model of determination and dedication as the above-
mentioned rhyme he wrote and also his well-known line in Bali, “Ka-yi-ra-je

Ka-yi-ra-te-nang,” which means “do things with all your might.”