Pattaya is often not immediately thought of for its family friendly attractions, but actually there are a huge number of activities to enjoy here for children if you know where to look. Family friendly Pattaya offers a whole host of different experiences, from leafy butterfly-filled gardens to engaging museums and exciting race tracks. All you need to do is choose how many of these entertaining kids’ spots you can pack into your trip.

Here are 7 kid friendly places to visit in Pattaya.

Art In Paradise

On the face of it an art museum might not sound like a very exciting family friendly activity, but Art In Paradise offers a twist on the usual gallery experience. The museum is billed as an interactive art space where you will find amazing paintings that are three dimensional. This means that the pieces operate as large optical illusions that will dazzle youngsters and adults alike. The museum is divided into different sections that revolve around a theme like animals or nature and unlike many other art museums you can take pictures with the fascinating art work. It’s a quirky day out that all the family can enjoy and the level of artistry on show here is spectacular.

Website: http://www.artinparadise.co.th/

EasyKart Pattaya

Kid friendly Pattaya continues to impress families with places like EasyKart Pattaya which is an outdoor go-kart track that is sure to get your pulse racing. It is known for being one of the best go-kart tracks in Asia and is also dedicated to good safety practices so you can race with your family with full peace of mind. There are various different packages where you can race against the clock or others on the track and the whole family can compete in a series of laps to see who comes out the winner.

Website: http://www.easykart.net/

Mini Siam

One of the most famous kid friendly attractions in Pattaya is Mini Siam. Here you will find lush gardens and lawns covered in miniature models of famous Thai buildings. The models are all ornately crafted and you will also find different sections dedicated to other famous monuments from all over the world. As well as being a fun family experience this is also an educational day out where children can learn about different geographical locations from all over the globe. It’s also a good spot for older children to learn more about traditional Thai architecture.

Website: http://www.minisiam.com/index_eng.html

Teddy Bear Museum

The Teddy Bear Museum is as cute and cuddly as you would imagine and even sits in its own teddy bear themed house. The museum has an impressive 1,000 toys on display which are grouped according to different zones. Just some of these include sections like the Africa Zone and the Eskimo Zone so you can travel around the world and see teddy bears in all different costumes and locations. This attraction is one of the best in Pattaya if you are travelling with very young children. As you would expect you can also pick up some souvenir bears in the attached gift shop as a memento of this quirky yet sweet attraction that younger visitors will love.

Website: http://teddybearmuseumpattaya.com/en/

Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks

If you are looking for fun places to visit in Pattaya with kids then look no further than Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks where you will find over 60 wax statues of famous people. These include celebrities, politicians, royals, and even cartoon characters, and you can take pictures with the wax figures and imagine meeting them in person. Some of the statues are local Thai celebrities but many of them come from all over the world, so this is also a chance for you to brush up on history and pop culture references with your children. There is also a Horror Den dedicated to famous criminals if you are travelling with older children and fancy something a little adventurous.

Website: http://www.ripleysthailand.com/index.php?p=waxworks

Underwater World Pattaya

If you are travelling to Pattaya with children then look no further than Underwater World Pattaya which is a large aquarium that is made up of a series of tunnels. These take you and your family underwater where you can stare in wonder at the amazing aquatic species as they swim past. Some of the marine life on display here includes cute seahorses and elegant Manta rays and there is even a touch pool where you get up close to some of the aquarium’s residents. If you are travelling with any budding marine biologists then this is not to be missed and it is a safer way of checking out Thailand’s marine life if you are cautious about going in the ocean.

Website: http://www.underwaterworldpattaya.com/

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in Pattaya offers fun for all the family from younger children to teenagers. The museum is part of a wider chain and has a range of memorabilia that is dedicated to odd and quirky subjects. Most of this is grouped according to loose collections but the common theme here is that you are unlikely to find many mainstream objects on display. Just some of the items you are likely to encounter include oddities like unusual animals, interesting inventions and other curios. As well as the collections in the museum there is also a haunted house for older visitors as well as an Infinity Maze, a gaming arcade, and a 4D movie theater, so whatever you choose to do there is likely to be something to please everyone.

Website: http://www.ripleysthailand.com/index.php?p=believe

Pattaya is known primarily for its beaches and its nightlife which can be daunting if you are looking for kid friendly activities that will appeal to the whole family. Those travelling with younger visitors however should not despair as there is a huge amount to do in this town with kids, even on rainy days when parks and beaches are off limits. If you find yourself at a loose end or in need of something to do when the skies go dark, then just head to one of the many museums, aquariums, or galleries where you won’t be bored whatever the weather.