Mini Siam
A miniature park in Pattaya with around 100 1:25-scale replicas of Thai and world landmarks, from the Emerald Buddha to the Eiffel Tower.
Mini Siam is a park of scaled-down architectural replicas on Sukhumvit Road in North Pattaya. It brings together miniature models of major landmarks from Thailand and around the world, all built at 1:25 scale. The park opened in 1986, founded by businessman Kasem Kasemkietsakul, who travelled widely for work, developed a passion for architecture, and decided to gather the world's most recognisable buildings in one place - so visitors could see them up close without leaving Thailand.
The grounds are split into two zones. The Mini Siam zone holds Thai landmarks: the Democracy Monument, the ruins of ancient Ayutthaya, Wat Arun, and a replica of the Emerald Buddha temple. The Mini World zone (also called Mini Europe) gathers structures from across the globe: the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Sydney Opera House, the Arc de Triomphe, the Great Wall of China, and Cambodia's Angkor Wat. In total the park holds around 100 models spread over roughly 4.6 hectares, with well-kept paths running between the pavilions.
The park is open daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, with last entry at 6:00 pm. A ticket for foreign visitors costs around 300 baht, children around 150 baht, and the youngest kids get in free. The easiest way there is by taxi or rented motorbike - the park sits right on Sukhumvit Road, about 3 km north of central Pattaya, and local songthaews ('baht buses') run along the same highway.
Seeing both zones takes about an hour to ninety minutes - there's no need to rush, and many of the models reward a closer look. The park is open-air with little shade, so bring a hat or sunscreen if you're visiting at midday; the most comfortable time to go is in the afternoon, once the heat eases off. You can rent a bike or scooter for the trip there and back through MyThai GO - from 200 baht a day.
