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Pattaya

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Plan a family trip to Pattaya. What to do with kids, best time to visit, where to stay, and family tips from ErBiage.

Pattaya has a nightlife reputation that overshadows its perfectly good family side. Stay on Jomtien or Wong Amat beaches (well north or south of the party strip) and you find a Thai resort town that's two hours from Bangkok, has one of Asia's best-known water parks in Cartoon Network Amazone, gentle beaches, and hotels priced for a long stay. Not a top-tier destination, but a solid add-on for families extending a Bangkok trip who want beach time without flying to Phuket.

What to do in Pattaya

Cartoon Network Amazone

Huge water park with themed zones — full day.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

Sprawling botanical park with cultural shows and dinosaur valley.

Sanctuary of Truth

Vast carved-wood temple by the sea — go at sunset.

Coral Island day trip

Snorkelling and beach lunch — 30 min by speedboat from the pier.

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Your first trip is free. Bring the whole family — grandparents to toddlers.

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