Sairee Beach

On June 23, 2010
I went to the sea with my family.







Location: Sairee beach is in Pak Nam sub district, Muang district, approximately 20 km from Chumphon town.

That day I just to buy new camera so I want to take some photo. And my husband want to go the beach but that day is near falling rain.
This trip have my mother, my son, my husband and I. We go by car. and
I think these photos much more beautiful.
I have a good feeling when I see these photo.
These photo at Sai Ree Beach, Thumbol Pak Num, Amphur Muang, Chumporn.

The most attractive and well-known beach in Chumphon, Sairee beach is part of a long, curved bay with plenty of places to swim or stroll along its 3-km length. A small breakwater borders the beach road broken by steps leading to the beach proper. Coconut trees provide shade on sections of the beach, and quite a few restaurants line the beach area that tends to become quite crowded especially during holiday periods.

Khao Chao Muang lies south of the beach, past Pu Som bridge, uphill about 1 km. A pavilion on the hilltop is an excellent viewpoint to take in the panoramic views of Chumphon Sea , the closest island of Koh Ma Prao , and further distant islands of Koh Raed, Koh Mat Ta, and others.

Prince Chumphon Khet Udom Sak

Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak

He was King Chulalongkorn’s son. He was born on December 19, 1880. He studied in the Grand Palace and learned English from Mr. Morant, who was British. On December 1, 1892, he went to the United Kingdom to attend a naval instruction course. After he graduated in 1900, he became Lieutenant Junior Grade, the equivalent of Lieutenant-Commander nowadays, by Royal order of King Chulalongkorn. He appointed Prince Chumporn Ket Udomsak as Commander on HTMS Maruthawasitsawat.

On September 16, 1901 he became the Deputy Commander of the Navy Department and he restructured the Navy Department in 1903. In 1905 he improved the curriculum of the Royal Thai Naval Academy. Then, in 1907, one hundred naval cadets joined and showed the flag of the Royal Thai Navy on HTMS Makutrachakumarn in Singapore, Java and the Billiton Islands in Indonesia.

On May 19, 1923, he contracted flu and got a high fever. He died in the quarters of the King in Hat-Say-Ree village, Chumporn Province. In the Royal Thai Navy, we call him the "Father of the Royal Thai Navy", and we should remember him always.
There are many shrines throughout Thailand dedicted to Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak (e.g. at Arunotai). But this shrine near Sairee beach, where he died, is the most important. People come from all over Thailand to pay their respects here.

The shrine of Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak (or the San of Sadej Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak - "San" being a Thai word for a shrine) is one of the many temples and shrines in Chumphon province. It is a revered place for the people of Thailand.

The shrine holds a statue of Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomak. There is also a small museum containing some personal mementoes and naval items. There is very little written information, and it is only in Thai.

Mo Phon's Herb Garden is close to the shrine. The name Mo Phon came from Kromluang Chumphon who began to use Thai herbs as the medicine.

Royal Titles
"Phra Boromawongthir" and "Sadej Nai" are royal titles appropriate to Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak.

As always with transliteration into English, there are many variations, e.g. "Somdej Krommaluang Chumphon"

He laid the foundations for the modern Royal Thai Navy and greatly contributed to its modernization, serving as it's Commander-in-Chief

Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak is considered to be the founder of the Royal Thai Navy, and is highly revered by the people of Thailand.

He is also referred to by the titles Prince Abhakorn of Chumphon (or simply the Prince of Chumphon), and Admiral Phra Boromawongthir Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, and Sadej Nai Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak

Statues and shrines dedicated to him exist many provinces, especially in coastal areas.

Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi

Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi
This is an old temple Thai is much reveered by the people of Chumporn. It was originally a deserted piece of land. Nang Roi and her son persuaded the villager to make merit together by building a small monk's dwelling known. As a "Kuti" before inviting Luang Pu Song Chanthasaro to stay there since 1919. Luang Pu Song practised meditation and told the truth. His words always came true, so he was believed to have holy words. It was also said that he didn't know money and his mind was so purified with morality. He refused all ecotesiastical title even a mere abbot. He passed away peacefully on 2 August 1983 at the age of 94. There has been a ment-making ceremony for him every Tuesday, his day of birth, ever since

Good Activity For Social

This photo tell us "Don't forget Aids"
This Foundation at Wat Thep Cha Roen or Wat Thum Rub Raw, Amphur Tah Sae, established by Phra Kroo Wi Lard Thumma Phu Sit but not he don't have a lived so this foudation don't have the lead and now have money to help the patient.
Now don't receive more the patient, now have only 5 patient and 2 volunteer.
I read a message in web, this web is promote Chumporn same me. (www.chumphonfocus.com)
Now my feeling is so good, I can see some people in Chumporn make a good things for this social.
For some people, we don't know but they have big problem.
They can't help themself and don't have more people to help them too.
So this web, don't have more people or rich people but they want to help with real heart
Why I can't help?
A little thing that I can do, I can help them.
Not more but I think "it's good." for some life.
I'm very appreciate.
Did u know?
The most people in Thailand like to help.
The other person have a troble, if I can help them. I do.

This is a good habit. I don't know same instinct because Thailand is the Buddist's country. so we have many activity to action, you know about humility, urbanity, anxiety and the polite.
We action in a smile and begging.
This action is very famous of Thailand.
Thailand, Land of Smile

The beautiful Sea

My holy

Amphur Muang Chumporn is a small amphur and don't have many shopping mall so many people like to go with nature. The most nature you can meets at Chumporn. You can go to diving or go to the bird or go to the waterfall, you can rafting at Amphur PaTao (Some amphur of Chumporn).
In the first time that u come here, I hope you go to pay respect to Krom Luang Chumporn Khet Udom Sak at Hat Sai Ree (Tumpol Pak Num) and Luang Pu Song at Wat Chao Phar SaLa Loi (Amphur Muang Chumporn). There are the most important holy of Chumporn' heart.
I can see my city now have many people to come here but don't have anyone who interest about this city because many foriegner only want to go to Koh Tao or Koh Samui or Koh Nang Yuan.
I want to tell them, you can meet many place to more beautiful and peaceful and the pure nature. Because have a little people to stay at here and like this city same me. I want if have anyone who come here I hope them to meet the first impression.
Smile and sincerity.
Krom Luang Chumporn Khet Udom Sak, died in Chumporn and he's a sailor and doctor (thai traditional medicine), The local can called him "SaDet Taei" same he's father of all people in Chumporn and Every Sailor. You can meet San Sadet Taei in many place near the sea because Thai people believe he's can help us if we have to problem or diaster. So have many Thai people to go to respect and prayer him to help. Many people fulfill one's hope after their prayer from him.
**The venue is located by the foot of the hill in Hat Sai Ri area. Prince Chumphon was one of the King Rama Vs sons. Being the founder of the modern Navy of Thailand, the Prince was proclaimed as the Father of Thai Navy. He was respected by the navy, fishermen, and other people. His picture has been established in most of the houses in Chumphon.
The Monument consists of Prince Chumphon's Shrine for visitors to pay respect. Chumphon Warship is an old big torpedo warship, with the size of 68 x 6.55 metres. This warship was out of order in 1975 and was moved to Hat Sai Ri in 1979.
Herbal Garden is at the foot of the hill along the seacoast. This is the project of the Ministry of Public Health to conserve the valued herbs, in order to continue the concept of Prince Chumphon, who was also interested in using the traditional medicine to cure people.**
**from http://www.hoteltravelthailand.com/chumphon_attraction_detail_1792.htm
I like to go to prayer him too. I think I have a peace when I go to respect him and if I have problem that time I think I can win, As long As I respect him every problem don't important same he's mental restraint.
Luang Pu Song is the important monk have a verbal privilege when he alive. Now he died in about 20 years ago but his body not rot. Now his body stay in glass coffin at Wat Chao Pha SaLa Loi. If you go tho this temple, can meet many tortoise (believe turtle is his disciple because he help many turtle)
The Luang Pu Song Death's day have many turtle walk to this temple to respect his body and have tears from its eyes (my grand mother told me that time I'm so young)
Wat Chai Fa SaLa Loi Located on Chumphon Ao Thung Wua Laen route, tourists can reach this temple by turning left for 6 kilometres, before reaching Chumphon Irrigation Office.
If I have freetime I will go with my son
The two place that I introduce is the often place that I go to prayer because near from Muang.
You can go too if you wait the bus or the boat to go to Koh.

All About Chumporn

The port city of Chumphon, considered the "Gateway to the south" is located on the Gulf some 463 kms. south of Bangkok ,The total area is 6,069 square kilometers.To the east and south are basin areas having fruit orchards, plantations and rice fields, as well as forested ares and some small mining operations. It borders on Prachaup Khirikhan to the north ,Burma and Ranong to the west ,Surat Thani to the south and the 222 kms. coastline of the Gulf of Thailand to the east.It is adminstratively divided into six Amphoes and two King Amphoes : Amphoe Muang Chumphon,Lang Suan,Sawi,Tha sae,Pathiu,Lamae and King Amphoe Pha to,Thung Tako.

Being the first southern province to be rehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifached from every other part of the country, Chumphon is regarded as a gateway through which southbound visitors will have to pass before continuing on their routes to the western or eastern coasts. Chumphon is not only famed for its abundant seafood, but also known as a province of succulent fruits with various marvelous attractions like beaches, islands, forests and caves.

Chumphon covers a total area of 6,009 square kilometers with a long coast stretching for 222 kilometers and 47 islands. Its boundary reaches Prachuap Khiri Khan in the North, the Gulf of Thailand in the East, Surat Thani in the South and Ranong and Myanmar in the West. Geographically, its landscape is alternate plains and mountains. Coconut, rambutan, durian, mangosteen, banana, and pineapple are some varieties of fruits densely grown on eastern plains.

Chumphon is administratively divided into 6 Amphoes and 2 King Amphoes which are Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Lamae, Amphoe Lang Suan, Amphoe Pathiu, Amphoe Sawi, Amphoe Tha Sae, King Amphoe Phato and King Amphoe Thung Tako.