Places to visit: Siam Ocean World aquarium

[William]

AO - you going to take the kids?

B1.2bn deep-sea aquarium to open tomorrow


SUKANYA JITPLEECHEEP
Considering an ocean voyage in hopes of catching a glimpse of the creatures of the deep? Starting tomorrow, one can gaze at the wonders of the sea right in the middle of Bangkok, at the 1.2-billion-baht Siam Ocean World aquarium. The underwater aquarium is touted as the largest in Southeast Asia, spanning two storeys and 10,000 square metres, and is a key attraction at Siam Paragon, the capital's newest shopping mall.

Geoff Olson, the general manager of Siam Ocean World, said 30,000 marine creatures representing 400 aquatic species would be on display, including a 40- million-baht ragged-tooth shark and giant spider crabs weighing up to 18 kilogrammes and measuring nearly four metres across.

Starting in February, visitors with scuba licences can actually dive inside the aquarium, he said, after completing a two-hour training course.

Open from 9 am to 10 pm daily, the aquarium, featuring seven separate zones and a panoramic fishbowl, expects to attract 1.5 million visitors a year. Tickets are 450 baht for adults and 280 for children.

source: Bangkok Post 08/12/2005

[William]

Starting in February, visitors with scuba licences can actually dive inside the aquarium, he said, after completing a two-hour training course.

A chance to see GoW in her swimsuit

[Captain Sensible]

Blimey! It does sound good though. Spider crabs that are 4 metres across. Crikey. I think that we should put this on the list for another Teakdoor outing.
Provided Gow is available of course.

[aging one]

Sounds nice but one its in a shopping center, two the shopping center is too up market for me. And three for less money I can go to Dreamworld for the day with the kids.

[Marmite the Dog]

One of my kids went there at the weekend. He said it was excellent. So if you're 11 years old, it rocks.

[Captain Sensible]

Sounds like just the place for me then.

[MeMock]

looks pretty awesome.

I wonder how long until a thai turns up with his admission money and a fishing pole?

[aging one]

I worry about one with a spear gun through the glass.

[Goddess of Whatever]

Starting in February, visitors with scuba licences can actually dive inside the aquarium, he said, after completing a two-hour training course.

A chance to see GoW in her swimsuit

I guess.