Career
His familiar other names, Sadej Tia ("Royal Father") or Doctor Phon or Prince of Chumphon, will command deep respect from Thai people from navy officers to rural villagers. He spent his early years studying Naval warfare in England. He returned to Siam to serve in the Royal Siamese Navy and contributed significantly to the advancement and modernization of the Navy.
In 1922 he saw that Sattahip Bay was a strategic place for the establishment a Naval base and offered Royal land in Sattahip in order to build the present-day naval facilities.
In honor of his contributions, the Prince was proclaimed "The Father of Royal Thai Navy". In addition to his career in the navy, Prince of Chumphon studied medicine.
He was particularly interested in the use of herbal medicine in treating his patients. As "Doctor Phon", he provided medical treatment to people of all classes and races.
The Prince was also well recognized in the field of supernatural arts
His reputation on magic was such that he has been regarded as one of the "108 deities in heavens". Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse also have Muay Thai skill. In Vajiravudh kingship, He trained Muay Thai boxers whether it is Tub Jumkor, Young Hantaley, Too Thaiprasert and Poon Sakda who is Nakhon Ratchasima people.
1880–1910: His Royal Highness Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse
1910–1920: His Royal Highness Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, the Prince Brother
1920–1923: His Royal Highness Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon.