1916 — The Beginning of Physics Education in Thailand

  • On March 26, 1916, university-level physics instruction began in Thailand, coinciding with the founding of Chulalongkorn University under the royal patronage of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).
  • Initially, physics was taught as a basic subject for pre-medical students under the Faculty of Arts and Science.
  • In 1923, Prince of Songkla, a son of King Chulalongkorn and father of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, secured personnel and financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation, which funded the program for five years and continued its support until 1935.