Memorial Day of Thai Naval Deeds in the Battle of Koh Chang On 17 January 1941, it was the day of the naval battle between Thailand and France. This is considered the most important naval battle of the Royal Thai Navy as it has ever had in the past. The Navy therefore took January 17 of every year as a day to honor the Navy heroes. To show respect and commemorate the heroic deeds of 36 Thai Royal Navy soldiers who sacrificed their lives to preserve the independence and sovereignty of the Thai nation until now. At that time, France sent its forces to invade Thai waters around Koh Chang, including A total of 7 boats, only one Lamot Piguet boat has a displacement of up to 9,350 tons, and there are also 2 salut boats and 4 gun boats, while the Royal Thai Army There are only 3 warships: HTMS Thonburi HTMS Songkhla and the HTMS Chonburi We are thus at an incomparable disadvantage in terms of combat power. But our naval ancestors still had good morale. and performed with courage until all 3 Royal Thai ships had to sink into the embrace of the Trat Sea along with 36 officers and sailors who lost their lives. Located on the beach of Laem Ngop. It is the location of Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak Monument. His face turned to the Koh Chang Naval Battle area around the area and the museum building was decorated like a warship. Inside the museum exhibits the history of Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak. The history of the battle of the Thai Navy with the French warships on January 17 of every year. Trat Province will host the Thai Naval Deeds Day in the Battle of Koh Chang. to commemorate the naval battle of the Royal Thai Navy Outstanding activities at the event consisted of a ceremony to sacrifice the spirit of Admiral HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn HRH Princess Abhakornkiatwong Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak and a floating ceremony around Koh Lim by Royal Thai Navy warships In which tourists can get on a boat to join the ceremony For information, Laem Ngop District Office 0 3951 0491 The journey starts at the T-junction of Laem Ngop District. Go straight for about 1 kilometer and turn right at the beach restaurant alley. Then drive straight for about 500 meters. The destination is on the left hand side.