BANGKOK, 5 August 2015 – The Ministry of Science and Technology has been preparing to host National Science Week in honor of King Rama IV, who has been dubbed the Father of Science of Thailand.
National Science Week is being organized in collaboration with 33 educational institutes for the purpose of enhancing science education and celebrating science and technology. Events will be held simultaneously at science centers across the country from August 16-20.
The National Science Museum in Pathum Thani will also stage activities to commemorate the event from August 11-23. Meanwhile, an event featuring interactive scientific displays will be held from November 14-25 at Impact Arena.
King Rama IV devoted his spare time to the study of astronomy and was able to predict the occurrence of the total solar eclipse in Prachuap Khiri Khan on August 18, 1868. In 1982, the government granted him the title “Father of Science of Thailand” and declared August 18 of every year to be “Thai National Science Day”.
