Place to visit
Nong Khai Aquarium, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Nong Khai Aquarium is a visitor attraction (พิพิธภัณฑ์สัตว์น้ำจังหวัดหนองคาย) in Thailand (Nong Khai). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- พิพิธภัณฑ์สัตว์น้ำจังหวัดหนองคาย
- Where
- Thailand · 43000, Nong Khai
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CNX Chiang Mai, 414 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
- Coordinates
- 17.80917, 102.7462
What it is and where
Nong Khai Aquarium is a visitor attraction (พิพิธภัณฑ์สัตว์น้ำจังหวัดหนองคาย) in Thailand (Nong Khai).
The Nong Khai Aquarium showcases a variety of freshwater and marine species. Its purpose is to serve as a centre for education research in fisheries and to collect fish species from the Mekong Basin, making it a tourist attraction in the Province.
Its coordinates are 17.80917, 102.7462; the nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, Chiang Mai), 414 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Nong Khai Aquarium is November to February.
- JanBest time11:03
- FebBest time11:25
- MarPossible11:53
- AprBetter not12:24
- MayPossible12:50
- JunPossible13:04
- JulPossible12:58
- AugPossible12:36
- SepPossible12:06
- OctPossible11:35
- NovBest time11:09
- DecBest time10:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | November to February | March and May to October |
| Wildlife | November to February | March and May to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Nong Khai Aquarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- First Thai–Lao Friendship BridgeBridge over Mekong River8.6 km
- Sala KeokuSculpture garden9.5 km
- Wat Matchimawat, Udon ThaniBuddhist temple in Udon Thani province, Thailand44 km
- Wat Pho SomphonWat Pothisompon in Udon Thani44 km
- YoYoland UdonWith kids45 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: With kids
- Chiang Mai Zoo: zoo in Thailand
- Ancient Siam: open-air museum
- Safari World: tourist attraction in Bangkok that consists of two parks named Marine Park and Safari Park
- Dream World: Theme Park
- Khao Kheow Open Zoo: zoo in Thailand
- Ramayana Water Park: water park in Pattaya, Thailand
Every Thailand place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nong Khai Aquarium?
It is a visitor attraction (พิพิธภัณฑ์สัตว์น้ำจังหวัดหนองคาย in the local language) in Thailand.
When is the best time to visit Nong Khai Aquarium?
November to February. In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56.
How do you get to Nong Khai Aquarium?
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 414 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Sala Keoku, Wat Matchimawat, Udon Thani. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
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