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19 พ.ค.

“วันอาภากร”
“Abhakara Memorial Day”

Royal Thai Navy marks May 19th of each year as “Abhakara Memorial Day”
to commemorate the passing of Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse who
has been highly respected as “The Father of Thai Navy.” He spent his early
years studying naval warfare in England and returned to Siam to serve in the
Royal Siamese Navy. Through his suggestions, western subjects, such as
Astrology, Algebra, Geometry, and Hydrography, have been incorporated in
the curriculum of naval studies since then. His significant contributions
resulted in the advancement and modernization of the navy.

He is the real role model of determination and dedication as the rhyme
below 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.”

“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.”