Proposed Dolphin Centre, Phuket, Thailand

The Marine Connection is concerned to learn that there are plans being proposed to build a new dolphin park in Thailand. A marine biologist from Denmark, Judith Kongsted, together with Phuket Marine Biological Centre, Director, Wannakiat Thubthimsang, recently proposed to the Phuket Governor, to build a new dolphin park project at Cape Panwa, near the Aquarium, for research on dolphin behaviour, therapy for ill patients and swimming with dolphins for visitors. The dolphins would come from those found stranded on beaches, and willing to interact with humans. Some of the building funds may come from Denmark and donations.

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The Marine Connection has written letters to several Thai newspapers as well as to specific contacts concerned with the development. We will update you as information comes in.

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David Fall
Ambassador
British Embassy
14 Wireless Road
Lumpini, Pathumwan
Bangkok, 10330
Thailand

Tel +66 (0) 2 305 8333
Fax +66 (0) 2 253 7121
Email Ambassador Fall

H.E. Mr Vikrom Koompirochana
Ambassador
The Royal Thai Embassy
29-30 Queens Gate
London
SW7 5JB

Tel 020 7589 2944
Fax 020 7823 7492
Email Ambassador Vikrom Koompirochana

His Excellency Yongyut Tiyapairat
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment
92 Paholyothin Road
Kwaeng Samsen, Payathai District
Bangkok
10400
Thailand