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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 09.00 - 16.00

 

Attractions Prachuap This Science Park was established at Wa Ko in 1989 to commemorate King Monkut (King Rama IV), who is regarded as the Father of Thai Science Study.

 

In 1968 the King made a trip to Wa Ko to witness an eclipse of the sun after his astronomical forecast. A science museum with many sections for youth education, an aquarium and a butterfly garden situated in the compound can be visited every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

The park is located at Km.335 of Highway No. 4, about 12 kilometres from Prachuap Khiri Khan and 4 kilometres along a branch road. Call 0 3266 1098 for more information.

 

How to get there From Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan, go to the south for 12 kilometres along Phetchakasem Road until reaching Km. 335-336. There will be a path to Wa Ko on the left.