Thailand · TICKETS
Good tickets & entry passes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend about three hours at Rajadamnern Stadium, the world’s first Muay Thai stadium, watching several bouts, the Wai Kru ritual, traditional music, and a short presentation on the sport’s origins. Your $31 ticket includes a reserved seat. VIP tickets may add free-flow beer, while food and drinks otherwise cost extra.
“The single most amazing experience you can do when in Bangkok.”
Visit Bangkok’s King Power Mahanakhon from the 74th-floor indoor deck to the 78th-floor outdoor platform. Walk on the glass floor 314 meters above the city, then add a rooftop drink, SkyRide, digital photo, or Skyverse experience. Sunset offers the best mix of daylight and city lights.
“It was an amazing experience at the glass floor. We arrived early and nobody else there except us. The Skyverse on the 4th floor was also interesting especially when we can see our creation animal come to live on the screen.”
Spend an evening at Patong Boxing Stadium watching Thai and international fighters use punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. The program includes the traditional Wai Kru Ram Muay ceremony, several bouts, seat service for drinks and snacks, and a complimentary T-shirt. Fights run Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:30 PM.
“The ring side seating really makes the experience 10x better! All the fighters were incredible and love the fact you get a free tshirt as a souveniour! Highly recommmend.”
Spend a full day at Andamanda Phuket, a Thai-themed water park with 29 slides, 12 high-thrill rides, a lazy river, artificial waves up to 3 meters, swim-up bars, and five play zones. You can book entry alone or add hotel transport from several Phuket areas. Food, drinks, lockers, and towels cost extra.
“picked up and dropped off on time, good value for money and great rides!”
Spend an energetic evening at Chiang Mai’s boxing stadium, watching 6 to 8 Muay Thai matches from standard, ringside, or VIP seating. Doors open at 8 PM and bouts begin at 9 PM, Monday through Saturday. The 1,500 THB VIP ticket includes exclusive seating, unlimited drinks, and snacks. Transport is not included.
“Great evening seeing the talent of Muay Thai boxing. Only criticism is the fighters at the start did appear to be very young.”
Spend one day at Grand Canyon Water Park in Chiang Mai Province, with access to a giant floating aquapark, slides, kayaking, SUP boards, a kids’ zone, trampoline, water bikes, and one zipline ride. Life jackets and lifeguards are provided. Wakeboarding costs extra, while food, drinks, and lockers are separate.
“Staff are helpful and the place is huge definitely a full day type of activity”
Visit Pattaya’s Sanctuary of Truth, a vast seaside structure carved from wood and still being built by hand. Your ticket includes admission and a guided museum tour of about 45 to 60 minutes, with English tours offered throughout the day. Guides such as Sam, Pamela, Noon, and PangPang have been praised for clear explanations and humor. Allow two to four hours for the full visit.
“The tour guide was helpful with explaining the different themes around the carvings in the temple. I would change nothing! Great experience”
Spend an evening on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River with a buffet of Thai and international dishes, live music, Thai dancing, and city views. Choose a 5pm sunset cruise or a 7:30pm dinner sailing from Asiatique, ICONSIAM, or Terminal 21 Rama 3. Table seating is provided, but upper deck seats offer the best views.
“So good the food was amazing especially the desert The music was so good nd the staff”
Spend an evening at Samui Phetch Buncha Boxing Stadium watching eight Muay Thai competitions, with fighters from Thailand and abroad. The night begins with the Wai Khru Ram Muay ceremony, then moves into fast, physical bouts. Your $48 ticket includes entry, with drinks and snacks available inside. Shows run Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 PM to 11:50 PM.
“Great atmosphere at the Muay Thai gala. The crowd was energetic and fully involved in every fight. You could feel the excitement in the arena from start to finish. The fighters put on a strong show, and the traditional moments added something special to the event. Everything was well organized, and the energy never dropped. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.”
Enter Bangkok’s Grand Palace through Mani Nopparat Gate with a prepaid skip-the-ticket-line ticket. Explore the royal complex at your own pace, visit Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha, then use included admission to the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textile, Arts of the Kingdom Museum, and selected weekday Khon performances. No guide or transport is provided.
Spend one hour at Phuket’s Simon Cabaret, where talented ladyboy performers present polished dance numbers with elaborate costumes, colorful sets, and music from Thailand and the West. Your ticket covers admission only. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to collect your ticket, and bring cash if you want a paid photo with the performers after the show.
“Amazing experience! I hope that GYG provides the option to choose the seats!”
Spend about 11 hours traveling from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park for a 3 to 4 kilometer forest hike, Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls, and a chance to spot monkeys, deer, birds, reptiles, or elephants. Small groups of up to 10, an English-speaking guide, park admission, water, and hotel pickup from selected Bangkok areas are included.
“Pick up was great. Guide and Driver were great. The group was small and nice positive vibe. Workout was nice”
Meet at Simon Cabaret Phuket for a theatrical evening of Thai tradition, polished costumes, dance, music, and stage technology. Choose VIP seating on the first floor or regular seating on the second floor. The ticket includes skip-the-line entry, but not hotel transfers. Children under 90 cm enter free.
Spend 75 minutes at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, Thailand’s long-running transgender cabaret. Expect lip-synched musical numbers, grand sets, elaborate costumes, and performers from the world of Miss Tiffany’s Universe. Choose mezzanine or VIP seats, keep 100-baht notes for photos afterward, and remember that filming inside is not allowed.
“It was like watching the wooden tops perform but a good night overall. Watch out for the photos at the end - publicised 100BHT but they asked my daughter to join the photo and then asked for another 100 BHT. Sneaky”
Make your own way to Thapae Boxing Stadium near Thapae Gate for about three hours of live Muay Thai. Choose standard, ringside, or VIP seating, watch male and female fighters, and, with VIP access, enjoy drinks and post-match photos. Gates open one hour before the listed fight time.
“It was a great way to experience Muay Thai. It went quickly. There’s a bar to purchase drinks & a bathroom. I would recommend for a unique night out in a Chiang Mai especially if you’ve had enough shopping at the markets.”
Pick a coastline, a temple or a kitchen.
