Phuket, Thailand, May 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand's tourism industry is poised for a major boost as Andamanda Phuket, a multi-million dollar entertainment and leisure park in the island's Kathu district, opens this month.

The latest project from Proud Group, one of Thailand's leading developers of luxury properties, hotels, retail spaces, and leisure facilities, is the result of an investment of 4.5 billion THB (approximately 134 million USD) and reflects the company's long-term confidence in Thai tourism, and Phuket in particular. Ideally located between the tourist hotspots of Phuket Town and Patong Beach, the new development is scheduled to open on May 21, 2022.

Andamanda is not just a water park; it is the largest leisure and entertainment destination in Phuket, covering 58 rai (9.3 hectares) and encompassing a wide range of leisure facilities, including a Thai heritage-themed water park with five separate zones – Coral World, The Pearl Palace, Emerald Forest, Great Andaman Bay and Naga Jungle – as well as entertainment areas, retail shops and a 300-room international brand hotel planned for the second phase.

A selection of over 12 thrilling slides and 36 attractions with such evocative names as AquaDrop, Bubba Tub, Boomerango, AquaLoop, Whizzard, and Speed ​​Slide awaits you. There's also a FlowRider double surf simulator and a paddling pool for toddlers. The 550-meter-long lazy river is the longest in Asia, and the enormous 10,000-square-meter wave pool generates waves up to three meters high—the highest in Southeast Asia—and can accommodate up to 25,000 concertgoers.

What truly sets Andamanda apart, however, is its focus on Thai culture and mythology. The park transports its guests into the legend of the "Lost Kingdom of the Nagon," an inspiring folktale of struggle, friendship, and ultimate triumph set against the backdrop of the Andaman coast. Visitors can enjoy classic Nang Talung puppet theater performances from southern Thailand, a floating market featuring traditionally designed Ruer Koh Lae boats to promote local handicrafts, authentic food and drinks, and a stage for regular cultural performances.

A collection of cozy cabanas and private VIP pavilions, as well as a tropical beach restaurant and a series of stunning swim-up bars – including one embedded in an almost life-size replica of Koh Tapu, Thailand’s famous ‘James Bond’ island – also allow visitors to relax in style.

The attractions were designed by WhiteWater West, the world's leading supplier of water park equipment, which has previously worked with international theme parks such as Atlantis Dubai and Disney. The award-winning architecture firm Contour and the landscape architects Coopers Hill also contributed to the project, which is certified worldwide by Ellis & Associates, the Florida-based water safety experts.

Together, these professional partners have helped create a world-class destination with sustainability at its core. Andamanda employs a circular approach to water management, reusing and recycling water in a closed loop. Single-use plastics are banned, over 100,000 trees have been planted, and solar energy is used extensively to minimize energy consumption. With a team of highly trained local professionals, including 200 qualified lifeguards, the park will create jobs and strengthen communities in Phuket.

Andamanda will also offer an unprecedented level of technology and innovation in Thailand, with a specially developed, location-based AI app to enhance the guest experience and raise the bar for tourist attractions in the region and across the country.

“Andamanda Phuket is setting a new standard for water parks in Thailand. It will become an iconic landmark for the region – an international water park with unparalleled offerings, attracting guests from all over the world,” said Proud Liptapanlop, CEO of the Proud Group. “Above all, it reflects the true spirit of Southern Thailand. As the world recovers from the global pandemic and people resume traveling, I am confident that Andamanda Phuket will boost the economy, create jobs for the local population, and contribute to the long-term prosperity of this fascinating destination.”

About the Proud Group: The Proud Group is a leading Thai developer of high-end real estate, retail space, hotels, and leisure facilities. The company aims to set new industry standards in Thailand with real estate projects that combine ambitious visions with a higher standard of living.

About Andamanda Phuket: Andamanda is the largest leisure and entertainment center in Phuket and the latest project from Proud Group, one of Thailand's leading mixed-use property developers. Spanning 58 rai (9.28 hectares or 22.93 acres) and representing an investment of 4.5 billion THB (134 million USD), Andamanda celebrates Thailand's natural treasures and draws inspiration from the adventure stories of the Andaman Coast, rooted in the region's myths.