HTMS Prasae Memorial

The HTMS Prasae Memorial is a preserved Royal Thai Navy corvette displayed on land at the mouth of the Prasae River in Pak Nam Prasae, Klaeng District, Rayong Province. The decommissioned ship, HTMS Prasae (PF-2), served in the Korean War and later with the Thai Navy before being established as an open-air memorial in 2003. It commemorates naval history and serves as a landmark and educational attraction overlooking the river estuary and nearby fishing community.

Visitors can expect a full-size decommissioned warship mounted on land near the Prasae River estuary, with open decks, guns, and naval equipment accessible for viewing. The site is an open-air riverside park with information boards explaining the ship's history, photo spots around the hull and bow, and views of the river mouth, fishing boats, and mangrove area. The surrounding area includes paved walkways, seating, and a small exhibition area.

HTMS Prasae (PF-2) was a Tachin-class corvette, formerly USS Gallup (PF-47), transferred to the Royal Thai Navy. The first HTMS Prasae ran aground during the Korean War in 1951. The second ship bearing the name served in the Royal Thai Navy from 1951 until decommissioning in 2000, and was installed as a memorial at Pak Nam Prasae in 2003 to honor the Royal Thai Navy's role in the Korean War and preserve naval heritage.

The memorial serves as a tribute to Royal Thai Navy personnel and as an educational landmark for the local community in Pak Nam Prasae. It is a symbol of local pride and a focal point for remembrance and learning about Thailand's naval history.