Information
Ministry of Fisheries established the Chaloem Phrakiat Aquarium located at Bung See Fai, to be a memorial for his Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and to be a recreation place for general public. Aim to give knowledge and motivate people to love and recognize as the joint owner of public property, to share the responsibility of fishes and aquatic animals, which is the national heritage to be continuing for the next generation.
Chaloem Phrakiat Aquarium is under responsibility of Pichit Inland Fisheries Station, consists of;
1. Chaloem Phrakiat Aquarium built with the 9 sided star-shaped building projecting over the Si Fai Lake. Inside the building, consists of 20 aquariums embedded in the wall for rare species fish. Outside the building is covered with golden ceramics for all 9 sides, corridor outside is decorated with terracotta tiles painted with 9 of Thai literature and traditional pictures. The middle part of the building features a channel for seeing school of fish, which display on a rotational basis and visitors can also enjoy feeding fish there.
2. A 60 metre-linking bridge, made with aluminum pipe – rail bridge, equipped with automatic light systems.
Management
Organization Museum
Important / Interesting artifacts
More than 20 aquariums of rare, beautiful, and valuable fish species, which display on a rotational basis.
Map
Address And Contact Number
Telephone : 0-5661-1309
Fax : 0-5665-0960
Website : http://www.fisheries.go.th/if-phichit/aquarium2.htm
Operating hours
weekdays from 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m., and weekends from 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Admission fee
Free of charge
Getting There
1. By car, take Highway #4 (Petchkasem Rd.) from Bangkok - estimate distance 788 km , 11-12 hrs
2. By bus - there are both Air-conditioned and normal buses services every day, on Bangkok – Phang-nga route, start from Southern bus terminal, estimate duration 10 hrs.
3. By Airplane - there is no direct flight to Phang-Nga, but can travel by plane to Phuket or Krabi island, then take a bus from Pang-Nga bus station to Tagua-Pa, distance around 65 Km.
Proper for General Public
Proper for Children
Credit Card
Advanced Booking
No
Disability Information
No
FACILITY
Available