About HTMS Mae Klong Museum Ship
HTMS Mae Klong is a preserved Royal Thai Navy escort vessel now serving as a museum ship at Chulachomklao Fort in Laem Fa Pha, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan, at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. Built in Japan in 1936 and commissioned in 1937, it is the oldest surviving warship of the Royal Thai Navy and Thailand's only preserved escort vessel, displayed on land alongside the historic coastal fort.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to see the HTMS Mae Klong preserved on land within the grounds of Chulachomklao Fort at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. The ship is accessible for exterior viewing and deck exploration, with original guns, bridge, engine room and crew quarters preserved. The surrounding fort area includes coastal artillery, mangrove park, exhibition halls and open riverside grounds with views of the river estuary.
Key highlights
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Thailand's only preserved escort vessel and oldest surviving Royal Thai Navy warship
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Preserved on land at historic Chulachomklao Fort at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River
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Original armament, bridge, deck equipment and engine room open for viewing
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Combined visit with Chulachomklao Fort Museum and coastal artillery displays
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Riverside and mangrove park setting with photography opportunities