A second and final tranche of the government’s budget worth 4. three or more billion baht has been disbursed to build a new zoo that will replace Dusit Zoo within Bangkok, which closed four years ago, based on deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
The last set of the budget was approved by the cupboard on Tuesday. It is going to finance the remaining design of the zoo and other expenses over the next four years.
The first tranche valued at five. 3 billion baht was given the ok by the cabinet in January.
The new zoo in Thanyaburi district of Pathum Thani is located on 300 rai of royally given land.
Its soft opening is set for 2026, said Ms Rachada. Currently, it has opened up a Mini Tierpark where people can visit animals relocated through Dusit Zoo.