Once known only as a mecca for partygoers, Pattaya now attracts a diverse mix of travellers, including families seeking a fun-filled beach escape. Visitors with children can enjoy safe-swimming beaches, accessible water sports and some fascinating cultural sights. Located two hours south of Bangkok, Pattaya is easily reached from the Thai capital.
Pattaya’s long beaches are safe for swimming, and several offer a variety of water sports such as parasailing and banana boating. Busy Pattaya Beach is a popular choice, but if you’re looking for something a little quieter, try the southern end of nearby Jomtien Beach. Lined with palm trees, the waters here are calmer, and there are lots of leisure facilities within easy reach. From here you’ll also have access to family attractions such as Ramayana Waterpark – the biggest in Thailand – and the Cartoon Network Amazone.
The whole family will enjoy an excursion to Wat Phra Khao, also known as Big Buddha Hill. Here you can explore a temple complex and marvel at the giant golden Buddha statue. Be sure to visit the Sanctuary of Truth, an intricately carved wooden structure that’s somewhere between a temple and castle. Other family-friendly things to do in Pattaya include an elephant sanctuary, a tropical botanical garden, and a famous floating market.
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