Ko Temple

Wat Ko, located just to the south of Prachuab Khiri Khan town, has been important since the reign of King Rama IV (1851-68) when the king made a trip to the temple to view a total eclipse of the moon.

King Rama IV (King Mongkut) was an avid scientist and astronomer, who attempted to apply western science to Thai Buddhist cosmology. The king later paid a visit to Khao Sam Roi Yot, further to the north, to view a solar eclipse. During that trip the king contracted malaria from a mosquito bite and died two months later.

Wat Ko is flanked by a long white sandy beach with the ubiquitous casuarinas. The area is a pleasant and quiet retreat.

Wat Ko is located at Km 335 of Route No 4, 12 km from Prachuab Khiri Khan town and within the boundaries of Muang district.

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