The Development of Siam Navy Force in the EarlyBangkok Period (B.E. 2325 - 2394)

Abstract

Siam Navy Force was established since Ayutthaya Kingdom. At that time, diplomatic relations andmaritime trading were successful, so the State could achieve the great profit. Shipbuildingplayed an important role for navy force.The organizationwasclearly separated from other military forces.There wereno experts on navigation tactics. For this reason, naval officermerelysupported personnel staff officer. Progress on shipcraft continued from Thonburi Period. Knowledge and skill on maritime navigation were inculcated.  At that time was commenced the reopening of trading with European merchants. The shipbuilding development was growingas well. Siam Navy Forcelearned shipbuilding know-howfrom Vietnam Navy Force.Fortress had been built as well. During the reign of Rama III, foreign merchants began totrade in search of colonies and did diplomatic relations. The kingneeds navy vesselstoguard along the coast of the country. It would be said that Siam Navy Force progressed obviouslyever since.