As for the first story about the city’s name, it is believed that “Chumphon” was derived from the word “Prachumpol” or “ Chumnumphol” which means “gathering soldiers”, as Chumphon was a southern frontier city. So, the armies always set up their camps in Chumphon in preparation for the battle with Burmese or domestic insurgents. Since the city was always a place for gathering soldiers, it is possible that “Chumphon” was the shortened word of “Prachumphol”. Thai people in the south usually spoke with words that have shortened syllables and faster pronounced vowels. Hence, the word “Pra” was gradually cut off. And the word “Chumphol” became “Chumphon”. Usually, the names of cities or districts change collaterally with language evolution. Chumphon was strategically important in ancient times. Therefore, the meaning of the word “Prachumphol” aligns to Chumphon’s strategic importance in its history.