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Aquarium at Burapha University Date: 24 July 2009 (half day) Location: the Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, Bangsaen about 30 kilometers north of Pattaya. About the aquarium: The aquarium was originally opened in 1969, and was expanded in 1980 with the help of a large grant from the government of Japan. The aquarium was built as an educational center, and houses 180 species of fish. It is one of the most interesting aquarium in Thailand. Cost: free of charge Program (tentative): | 8:00 | Leave Pattaya for Bangsaen | | 8:45 | Arrive at Burapha University | | 9:00-10:30 | Visit Marine Aquarium | | 10:30 | Leave Burapha University | | 10:30-11:00 | Travel to Pattaya | 11:00 

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Abalone Culture at Sichang Island Date: 24 July 2009 (full day) Location:11 Km offshore from mainland Siracha District. Siracha is about 40 Km from Pattaya Cost: USD 25 (This covers the following costs: bus from Pattaya to Siracha, the boat ride over to the Sichang Island and back to Siracha, all transportation n the island, lunch and snacks) Program: | 08:30 | Leave Dusit Thani Pattaya | | 08:30-09:00 | Travel to Sriracha | | 09:00 | Arrive at Siracha Pier | | 09:00-09.45 | Travel to Sichang Island by boat | | 09:45-11:45 | Visit the Judhadhut Palace (King Rama V Summer Palace) | | 11:45-13:30 | Lunch | | 13:30-15:00 | Visit Sichang Marine Science Research Station and Training Center- Abalone Hatchery and farm- Chon Thatsana Sathan Museum (Local Museum of Sichang Islands) | | 15:00-16:00 | Sight seeing around Sichang Island | | 16:00 | Leave Sichang Pier | | 15:00-15:45 | Travel form Sichang Island to Siracha | | 15:45 | Arrive at Siracha Pier | | 15:45-16:15 | Travel to Pattaya | | 16:45 | Arrive at Dusit Thani Pattaya |

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