Wa Kor

Wa Kor, a sub-district of Pranburi, achieved fame over a century ago when King Rama IV made a trip there to witness a full solar eclipse on August 18,1868. The event was predicted over two years in advance, supposedly by the king himself. Wa Kor sub-district south to Chumphon was thought to be the best area to see the phenomenon. The king ordered construction of a temporary royal pavilion at Wa Kor from which the observations could be made. He visited the spot with a large entourage and several foreign dignitaries.

King Rama IV died from malaria just two months later, but his trip to Wa Kor has been remembered ever since as Thailand's Science Day. The king himself is still revered as Thailand's 'Father of Science' and a historical science park has been set up at Wa Kor to commemorate the event.

The science park is located at km. 335 of Highway No. 4 (Phetkasem Road), about 14 km south of Hua Hin. For more information, contact +66 32 661-726-7.

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