Let's tell you about the coolest entertainment for both adults and families on vacation in Pattaya.
One of the undeniable advantages of Pattaya is the abundance of entertainment options within the resort, catering to every type of traveler, whether they are thrill-seekers, romantics, solo adventurers, or families with children.
Amusement Parks
Amusement Park
The Pattaya Park, situated in the heart of central Pattaya Beach, stands as Pattaya's most renowned amusement park. Here, visitors can enjoy a variety of thrilling attractions, including:
American roller coasters
Carousels for adults and the entire family
Monorail rides
Other rides, some of which simulate weightlessness
How to get there: You can reach Pattaya Park by taxi (approximately 150 THB) or public songteo (10 THB).
Dolphinarium
The Pattaya Dolphin World and Resort entertainment center offers more than just your typical dolphinarium experience. In addition to watching captivating performances featuring pink and gray dolphins, there's a wide array of activities to enjoy here:
Ride the exhilarating water slides at the on-site water park.
Indulge in delicious bites at the café.
Pick up memorable souvenirs.
And even spend the night if you wish.
Operating Hours: Daily from 09:00 to 17:00. Address: 44/8 Moo.9, Tumbon Huay Yai, Banglamung District, Chonburi. Website:pattayadolphins-world.com Telephone: +66 038 051 790-4 Tickets can be booked on their website. How to get there: You can reach the dolphinarium by taxi or by booking a transfer from your hotel when purchasing tickets online. Ticket Prices: The price for the performance itself is 500 THB. The performance along with a hotel transfer starts at 700 THB. If you opt for a sightseeing tour that includes a visit to the dolphinarium, prices start from 2500 THB.
Dinosaur Park
One place that is sure to please a child of any age in Pattaya is the local Jurassic Garden (Dinosaur Park). On its grounds, it is possible to see:
Life-size effigies of prehistoric Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus, Pterodactyls and many other animals;
live monkeys, elephants, crocodiles;
snake show in a special pavilion (costs an additional 250 TNV).
Address: Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 Phone: +66 38 706 032 How to get there: take the Songteo (20 THB) to the Floating Market in Jomtien district.
Ramayana Water Park
As of 2016, the Ramayana Water Park is considered the largest in the entire Kingdom of Thailand, covering an area of more than 16 hectares. It is divided into 14 zones with numerous attractions. Some of the most popular entertainment options include:
Adult rides: river road, serpentine, mat race, aquacoster, python, boomerang, free fall, dead loop.
Pools for the whole family: sports, lazy pool, pool-bar, wave pool.
Attractions for kids: water fortress, aqua splash.
For guests looking to take a break from the water, there are gazebos and even elephant rides available.
Key features of this aquatic entertainment center include:
Constructed by White Water West, a global leader in such projects, headquartered in Canada.
The pools use pure underground water sources.
More than 50 lifeguards ensure visitor safety.
The park offers all necessary infrastructure, from changing lockers to free Wi-Fi.
Operating Hours: Daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Website:www.ramayanawaterpark.ru Email: info@rwpark.com Email: info@rwpark.com Telephone: +66 (0) 3300 5929 Address: 9 Moo 7, Ban Yen Rd, Na Chom Thian, Sattahip Chon Buri 20250 Tickets can be booked on their website. How to get there: You can reach the water park by taxi or a special shuttle bus, which can be booked when purchasing tickets online. Ticket Prices: Admission is free for toddlers under three years old. Tickets start from THB 890 for children under 14 years old and from THB 1200 for children over 14 years old and adults.
Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark
One of Thailand's largest water parks, Cartoon Network Amazone, has been open to the public since 2014. The highlight of this entertainment complex is the cartoon characters that decorate the entire park.
Cartoon Network Amazone is divided into 10 sectors, covering a combined area of 4.5 hectares. The water park features various thrilling water rides:
Extreme slides with the effect of free fall (height of more than 18 meters, angle of about 60 degrees).
Adventure entertainment with slides that simulate centrifuge and weightlessness.
Family relaxation areas with man-made wave lakes.
Operating Hours: Daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Website:www.cartoonnetworkamazone.com Phone: +66(0)33 004 999 Address: 888 Moo 8 Najomtien, Chonburi 20250 Tickets can be booked on their website. How to get there: You can reach the water park by cab, tuk-tuk, or on foot from the south end of Jomtien Beach. A shuttle service to the water park from the hotel can be arranged when booking online. Ticket Prices: Admission is free for toddlers under three years old. Tickets start from THB 900 for children under 14 years old and from THB 1,300 for children over 14 years old and adults. An annual pass system is available for those planning to stay in Thailand for an extended period.
Alcazar Show
One of the most popular transvestite performances in Pattaya, Alcazar Cabaret Pattaya is a wonderful show that can be enjoyed by the whole family. After all, everything that happens on stage is devoid of the slightest connotation of eroticism. An added bonus when watching the show is the opportunity to take photos and videos.
For an hour and a half of unforgettable performance, the audience will see:
About 400 actors;
Almost a thousand costumes - works of designer art;
Dozens of Thai folk dances and songs;
Humorous mini-performances and an intricate adventure plot.
Schedule: 6:30pm, 8pm, 9:30pm Website:www.alcazarthailand.com Phone: +66 (0) 81 6834095 Address: 78/14 Pattaya 2nd Road, Pattaya City, 20150 Tickets can be booked on their website. How to get there: Take a cab or public songteo (10 THB) to Second Street to the intersection of Soi 5 and Soi 6 blocks. Ticket prices: Starting from 800 THB.
Colosseum Show
South Pattaya's Colosseum Show Pattaya performance venue has been in existence since 2013 in a building resembling the Roman Colosseum. The hall can accommodate more than 1,200 guests. A parking lot for 450 cars is located near the structure where the show is held.
The highlight of the Colosseum show is the interweaving of stories traditional to both Thailand and neighboring India, Japan, and China. Everything that happens on stage is suitable for family viewing as well.
Opening schedule: daily at 6pm and 7:30pm. Website:www.colosseumshowpattaya.com Phone: +66 (0) 38 906530-3 Address: 168/9 Moo 12, Thepprasit Rd., Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20260 Tickets can be booked at site. How to get there: by Songteo (10 THB) towards Jomtien Beach. Tickets cost: from 800 THB.
The Tiffany's Show
The Tiffany's Show boasts the longest history of success. It was first shown to the public back in 1974. Back then, three performers appeared on stage. Today, there are over a hundred performers involved for the performance, performing for thousands of spectators.
Tiffany's show features dance and vocal country folk numbers:
Thailand;
Russia;
Brazil;
France;
United Kingdom;
Japan;
China.
The performance will be interesting to see for children as well.
Show schedule: 4:30pm, 6pm, 7:30pm, 9pm, 10:30pm Website:www.tiffany-show.co.th Phone: +66 38 421700 to 5 Address: 464 Moo 9, Pattaya 2nd Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20260, Thailand Tickets can be booked at site. How to get there: take a cab (from 150 THB) or a Songteo (10 THB) to the intersection of Second and North Streets. Ticket prices: from 900 THB.
Other interesting attractions in Pattaya
3D Art Gallery
The 3D Art in Paradise art center has deservedly been one of the most popular family attractions since 2012.
There are several dozen paintings that are not only on the walls, but also on the floor or ceiling. Through the play of light, shadow and additional spatial effects, the impression of a three-dimensional image is created.
The gallery is divided into 10 halls. Each of them is dedicated to a different theme:
more;
Safari;
classical painting;
Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand;
Egypt;
Thai folklore;
Fiction;
dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures;
Toys;
abstract art.
Operation schedule: daily from 9:00 to 21:00 Website:www.artinparadise.co.th Email: artinparadise.m@gmail.com Phone: +66 (0) 038 424 500 Address: 78/34 Pattaya Sai 2 Rd. Muang Pattaya, Nongprue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150 Tickets can be booked at site. How to get there: take a Songteo (10 THB) or cab to the intersection of Second and North Streets. Ticket prices: 200 THB for children and 400 THB for adults.
Diving
There are many uninhabited islands near Pattaya with crystal clear water and beautiful underwater world. Once at the bottom, you can see various reefs and beautiful ocean creatures:
sea stars;
turtles;
Octopuses;
the quite harmless nurse sharks;
safe moray eels;
sponges;
corals;
sea lilies;
ballfish and many other underwater inhabitants.
The maximum diving depth near Pattaya reaches 20 meters.
When diving is recommended: in the dry season, that is from November to March. It should be taken into account that before the New Year, the vast majority of divers are beginners who came to relax for the winter vacations. Where to dive: Amateurs - along the city beaches and nearby islands, professionals - near the islands of Ko Samet and Ko Ring. Cost: from 2800 THB for the first dive, from 2200 THB for certified divers.
Fishing
For water enthusiasts, there are plenty of options for fishing in Pattaya:
in the Gulf of Thailand
in search of redfish, barracuda, perch, marlin, eels and other marine life (from 1200 TNV). Travel agencies offer both traditional day and night fishing;
On Monster Lake
here you can hunt piranhas, catfish and snakeheads (from 1000 THB);
Fishing Parks
Giant Fishing Park and Resort, Jimmys Fishing Park, Panarak Fishing Park, Jomtien Fishing Park. The catch must be released immediately (rod rental: from 50 THB, organized excursion from 500 THB).
An adult-only entertainment
With the sunset, the city fills not only with lights but also with desperate partygoers looking for the right place to partake in Pattaya's nightlife. The Center of nightlife of the city is undoubtedly considered to be Walking Street. Also, almost all the famous hotels, restaurants, and bars throw rowdy parties. Some of the most popular ones include the following adult entertainment:
massage (traditional massages cost from 200 THB and erotic massages from 500 THB);
Walking Street tour (from 200 THB);
Fun at bars, pubs, nightclubs, and go-go clubs (entry is conditionally free, price of a drink from 500 THB, private meeting with a girl from 1500 THB).
Pattaya is as generous with entertainment as any other resort in Thailand. No one will be bored, neither adults nor children.
