Golden Jubilee Lighthouse

Thailand Tour 2013

Phuket | Thailand

01 Nov 2013 | Fri

Day 16 of 43

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Black Rock Viewpoint Phuket
Promthep Cape Phuket
Golden Jubilee Lighthouse | Brahma Elephant Shrine | Promthep Cape Phuket
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Wat Chalong Phuket
Phuket Botanic Garden
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Golden Jubilee Lighthouse | Brahma Elephant Shrine | Promthep Cape Phuket

The Golden Jubilee Lighthouse in Phuket is a maritime museum and a tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The museum houses a collection of maritime artifacts and exhibits on the history of Phuket’s maritime trade.

Built in 1996, the lighthouse commemorates the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol’s reign and is one of the tallest lighthouses in Thailand. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for a panoramic view of Phuket Town and its harbor.

Statue of Prince of Chumphon

Next to the Golden Jubilee Lighthouse is a statue of Prince of Chumphon (Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse). He was the 28th child of King Chulalongkorn and commonly known as “The Father of the Thai Navy”.

Golden-Jubilee-Lighthouse-Elephant-Shrine-Phuket-03 — Prince of Chumphon Statue

Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon (19 December 1880 – 19 May 1923) (Thai: พระองค์เจ้าอาภากรเกียรติวงศ์, RTGS: Phra Ong Chao Aphakon Kiantiwong, full title: Thai: พระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าอาภากรเกียรติวงศ์ กรมหลวงชุมพรเขตอุดมศักดิ์), was the 28th child of King Chulalongkorn. He was commonly revered as “The Father of the Thai Navy”. Being born to a non-royal mother, he could not become king.

As the founder of the Siamese Navy, Prince Ap-hakon was highly praised by many Thais as “Sadej Tia” (Thai: เสด็จเตี่ย; lit. Lord Father), “Mor Phon” (Thai: หมอพร; lit. Doctor Phon). The Thai Royal Navy officially announced his title as “the Father of the Thai Navy” in 1993.

There are 217 shrines and memorials built to honour him around Thailand. The most famous of which is the Prince of Chumphon Shrine at Hat Sai Ree in Chumphon Province, where he recuperated and rehabilitated from his illnesses, before his death on 19 May 1923.

– Wikipedia Prince of Chumphon

Brahma Elephant Shrine

The Brahma Elephant Shrine at Promthep Cape in Phuket is a unique and beautiful sight. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. Visitors can offer prayers and make offerings at the shrine.

Golden-Jubilee-Lighthouse-Elephant-Shrine-Phuket-06 — Brahma Elephant Shrine

Around the shrine are several colorfully decorated elephant statues. They are believed to be lucky, and many people come to visit them in hopes of receiving good luck.