King Mongkut (King Rama IV) of the Chakri Dynasty was the son of Pra Bhuddha Loetlar Naphalai (King Rama II) and Somdej Pra Srisuriyentramart. His Majesty King Rama IV was born on October 18, 1804.
His Mayesty was the founder of basic science in Thailand. He had introduced the standard time in 1852 by establishing the Phuwadol Tassanai Hall as the first standard time clock tower of the country. He also used the standard time in the accurate two-year prediction of a full solar eclipse clearly visible at Wa Kaw in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on August 18, 1868.
He laid the groundwork to bring new knowledge of the West. As well as scientific knowledge, the new plan. And technology used in the country very carefully and adapted to suit the environment and situation of the country. What's new Although I had never known before. He Intend to learn manually.