Chon Buri

Khao Kheow is a zoo located in a natural reserve. Animals are kept in near-natural conditions — they look content and clean, not confined to small cages. You can see a huge variety of animals: from meerkats to elephants, from binturongs (also called bearcats) to giraffes. For 20 бат you can feed a giraffe, an elephant and a rhino. Be careful with rhinos — they spit. The zoo covers more than 800 hectares, so it’s hard to see everything in one day. For comfort and to save time you can rent a golf cart — rentals start from 500 бат. Be extremely careful when driving a golf cart: macaques act like the owners of the zoo and may jump onto the road from any side. Also don’t leave personal belongings in the cart — macaques can snatch them. Entrance fee is 350 бат for adults and 120 бат for children (height 90–140 cm). How to get there: public transport doesn’t go to the zoo, so there are only three options: a tour, taxi or renting a bike or car. Taxi: one-way trip costs 700 бат. Tour: a day tour costs from 1000 бат per person, including transfer, a zoo guide and the entrance ticket.

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach is a luxurious lifestyle resort set amidst lush tropical gardens and centered around a majestic century-old tree. Offering a pristine private beach, three unique pools, and multiple acclaimed restaurants, it provides a serene escape far from the bustle of central Pattaya. Guests consistently praise the warm, attentive hospitality and top-tier spa facilities.

Nong Nooch is a vast estate with a wide variety of plants and flowers — cacti, palms, an orchid garden, bonsai and much more. The complex also houses the park owner’s car collection, from vintage models to modern cars — over 100 vehicles in total. The botanical park has repeatedly shown its installations at one of London’s most prestigious gardening events (Chelsea Flower Show). The professionalism is obvious in the topiary sculptures and flowerbeds. A walk through the park takes at least three to four hours. On site there are cafés, shops and souvenir stalls. You can also rent a villa or a room and stay overnight. Opening hours: 08:00–18:00. Entrance — 500 бат.