The new Andamanda water park in Phuket offers a wide range of rides, slides, attractions and activities, all interwoven with Thai culture, legends and mythology.

Andamanda Phuket is a brand-new water park and leisure complex that immerses visitors in the world of Thai mythology and legends while offering the thrill of several exciting water slides. It is located in the Kathu district of Phuket, between the tourist centers of Phuket Town and Patong Beach.

Andamanda is the largest leisure and entertainment complex in Phuket, covering 9.3 hectares. It includes a wide range of leisure facilities, including a water park themed around Thai heritage with five separate zones (Coral World, The Pearl Palace, Emerald Forest, Great Andaman Bay and Naga Jungle) and two dining areas (The Village and Tropical Beach) – as well as extensive entertainment areas and retail shops.

The complex boasts a range of thrilling slides and rides designed by WhiteWater West, who have previously collaborated with international theme parks such as Atlantis Dubai and Disney. Guests can drift along a 550-meter-long lazy river, the longest in Asia, and splash around in a massive 10,000-square-meter wave pool that generates waves up to three meters high—the highest in Thailand. Andamanda offers comfortable cabanas and VIP pavilions throughout the park, tropical beachfront restaurants, and a number of stunning swim-up bars—including one in a near-life-size replica of Koh Tapu, Thailand's famous "James Bond Island"—allowing visitors to relax in style.

What makes Andamanda so special is its focus on Thai culture and mythology. The park transports its guests into the legend of the "Lost Kingdom of the Nagan," an inspiring folktale set against the backdrop of the Andaman coast. There's a floating market with traditional boats, local handicrafts, authentic food and drinks, and a stage for cultural performances.

Sustainability is at the heart of this project. Andamanda follows a circular approach to water management, where water is reused and recycled in a closed loop. Single-use plastics are banned, over 100,000 trees have been planted, and the complex is powered by solar energy.

To celebrate the return of international guests, Andamanda Phuket is offering discounted early bird tickets. Adults pay only 850 THB (34 AUD) for the "Adventure Explorer" ticket instead of the usual 1500 THB (60 AUD). Children under 122 cm tall receive the "Mini Explorer" ticket for only 550 THB (22 AUD) instead of 1000 THB (40 AUD). Children under 90 cm tall enter free of charge. Andamanda Phuket is open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

To book your tickets, visit andamandaphuket.com.