Oct 13, 2026: Suchart invites Thais to 5 geological museums free
Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin announces free admission to 5 geological museums across Thailand on October 13, 2026, for family learning.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Minister Suchart Chomklin announces free museum entry for Thai citizens
- Event scheduled for October 13, 2026, commemorating King Rama IX
- Covers 5 geological museums under the Department of Mineral Resources
- Aims to encourage families and youths to study fossils and minerals
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), through the Department of Mineral Resources, is welcoming Thai citizens to join a special educational event on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin revealed this initiative to allow the public to pay their respects and remember the legacy of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.
This special opening grants Thai citizens free admission to geological museums nationwide without any entrance fees. The program is designed to encourage youths and families to spend their holiday together while exploring earth sciences, prehistoric fossils, and valuable mineral resources preserved across the country.
The five geological museums under the Department of Mineral Resources participating in this free admission program on October 13, 2026, include prominent research and educational centers located in various regions:
- Lampang Geological Museum: The main learning center for geology and natural science in northern Thailand.
- Sirindhorn Museum, Kalasin: A premier dinosaur museum and ASEAN-level paleontological research center.
- Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum, Khon Kaen: The historical birthplace of Thailand's first dinosaur discovery.
- National Geological Museum Commemorating His Majesty the King, Pathum Thani.
- Other designated geological exhibition centers under the department.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Offering free access to scientific learning hubs on national memorial days not only promotes educational tourism but also raises public awareness regarding fossil conservation and earth sciences. Sites like Phu Wiang and Kalasin represent world-class natural heritage assets that put Thailand on the global paleontological map.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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