Turner Broadcasting System Asia-Pacific has announced plans for the world's first Cartoon Network-themed water park in Bang Saray, a tourist destination 20 kilometres south of Pattaya.
An artist’s conception of the 1-billion-baht Cartoon Network Amazone water park being built on 35 rai in Chon Buri. Attractions will include a giant wave pool, a winding adventure river, speed-racing slides, family raft rides and one of the world’s largest interactive water-play fortresses.
The first phase of the project, Cartoon Network Amazone, is being developed with the local Amazon Falls Co and will open next year.
The water park is being built on 35 rai at a cost of 1 billion baht. It will feature a lush Amazon rainforest and cartoon heroes like Ben 10, the Powerpuff Girls and Johnny Bravo.
Attractions will include a giant wave pool, a winding adventure river, speed-racing slides, family raft rides and one of the world's largest interactive water-play fortresses.
When fully operational, the park is expected to attract 800,000 visitors a year, said Sunny Saha, a senior vice-president and managing director of Turner Broadcasting System Asia-Pacific.
The water park site is a 15-minute drive from South Pattaya.
"We are very proud to have Thailand as the spectacular backdrop for the world's first Cartoon Network-themed water park," said Mr Saha.
"Thailand's reputation as the Land of Smiles and perfect weather will ensure a memorable visit for guests of all ages."
Liakat Dhanji, Amazon Falls' chairman, said the Cartoon Network partnership marks Thailand's first internationally branded water theme park.
He said Amazon Falls has used a world-class team of designers and attraction specialists to build the project.
Atchaka Sribunruang, secretary-general of the Board of Investment (BoI), said the park will raise the profile of Bang Saray, a municipality in Chon Buri's Sattahip district, and create jobs.
She said the BoI supports the project and will offer as much assistance as needed.
