The Sattahip Naval Base located in Sattahip district in Chonburi province is the largest base of the Royal Thai Navy in Thailand??and is home to the HTMS Chakri Naruebet, the Navy’s sole aircraft carrier.?? The Sattahip Naval Base was established by King Rama VI????for sea defense purposes, the Naval Forces use this base for the anchoring and maintenance of their vessels to this present day. The Juksamet Port of Sattahip is also one of the few deep-water ports of Thailand.