Royal Thai Naval Academy is a military school where naval cadets are trained. The academy provides undergraduate education and professional training to the cadets.
The Royal Thai Naval Academy was established in 1898 at the command of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn. Initially the cadets were housed in the royal yacht, Maha Chakri. After that, it relocated to the former Thonburi Palace.
The Royal Thai Naval Academy finally relocated to its present premises in Samut Prakan in 1952. Cadets gradutating from the academy are commissioned in the Royal Thai Navy, with the rank of Ensign (Sub-Lieutenant). They receive their sword personally from His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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