PATTAYA, October 6th, 2026: Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet led city officials this morning in a homage ceremony at the monument of Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, the Prince of Chumphon, at Khao Phratamnak, marking the assumption of command by Rear Admiral Teerakiat Thong-aram as Commander of Sattahip Naval Base.
Mayor Poramese was accompanied by Deputy Mayor Damrongkiat Phinijkarn, the Secretary to the Mayor, and the Assistant Secretary to the Mayor. Representatives of government agencies, the military, and related organizations also attended the ceremony.
The rite was held to invoke auspiciousness and to pay respect at the monument of the Prince of Chumphon, widely regarded as the Father of the Royal Thai Navy. City leaders also offered congratulations and encouragement to the new base commander as he begins his duties in safeguarding security and serving the public interest.
The event was reported by Siraprapha Thongsamut, with photographs by Chinanang Chumchua, of the Public Relations Division, Bureau of Tourism and Sports, Pattaya City.