Following the viral revival of the crocodile farm in Samut Prakan Province, which bounced back from quiet times thanks to social media, Thairath Online would like to introduce another nostalgic tourist spot not far from Bangkok that is awaiting a similar miracle.
This place is "Oasis Sea World" in Chanthaburi Province, the large home of the dolphins currently in need of our hugs and applause.
The origin of this place did not come from capturing wild animals for commercial business but from Uncle Daeng's compassion in bringing injured dolphins—both pink bottlenose dolphins and Irrawaddy dolphins—caught in fishing nets to be treated in his family's shrimp pond. Although their wounds healed, the dolphins could not return to the wild because they had lost their natural instincts to hunt and avoid danger. This area thus became a conservation center that has cared for these little lives for 36 years.
During the recent COVID crisis, tourism plummeted severely, forcing the owner to reluctantly sell over 40 rai of land to raise 12 million baht in funds to sustain the staff and all the animals. Today, social media support has begun to play a warm and encouraging role again.This has helped bring Oasis Sea World back to life.The team and the page administrators even posted to thank everyone for their support, including visits to cheer them on and purchases of souvenirs.
Oasis Sea World is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00. Enjoying this place and bringing smiles costs only a few hundred baht, with admission priced at 130 baht for adults and 80 baht for children (children under 90 cm enter free). Inside, you can enjoy up to five dolphin shows a day at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00.
If you want to capture memorable photos, you can purchase a special coupon to take pictures with the dolphins for 350 baht (normally 800 baht). For the ultimate experience, swimming with dolphins is available at 1,490 baht per person.
Besides the dolphin highlights, the center offers many enjoyable activities including feeding rusa deer, rabbits, giant sea catfish, and bottle-feeding koi fish, catering to both relaxation seekers and families.
The viral images that touched social media hearts did not come from grand production but from the "spirit" of the staff and dolphins giving their all in performances, even when the stands had only one family watching. This genuine commitment to sharing happiness gradually drew people back, turning the once quiet stands lively again with applause. If you are looking for a place to recharge this holiday,
consider pinning Chanthaburi on your travel map. Besides relaxation, every visit helps sustain and warmly support the fighting team at Oasis Sea World.
Information and photos: Oasis Sea World | Chanthaburi