Siam Park City
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Siam Park City is an amusement
and water park
in the Khan Na Yao
district of Bangkok
, Thailand
. It opened in November 1980.
The park is set in 120 acres and is considered to be the largest theme and water park in Southeast Asia. The idea for the water park was to create an oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city, as although Thailand has lots of beaches there are none in Bangkok. The wave pool is now the largest in the world as certicified by Guinness World Records and stretches an impressive 13,600 sq m and is the only man made beach in the city. The theme park originally started off with only a few rides, but over the years the owner has expanded and it now has over 30 different rides.
The park has recently been under complete renovation and since 2007 the park owner has completed the construction of new attractions: Vortex, which is 1 of the 2 world’s largest suspended looping roller coaster, Boomerang, Giant Drop, Aladdin, Si-AmTower, Condor, Top-spin, Mega Dance and the Log Flume. There are also four new rides due to be completed within the next year, which include Pony Express a new family roller coaster.
Siam Park is separated into four main zones, the water park, the amusement park and a theme park (Siam Genius). The amusement park is then separated into 4 sub zones. Fantasy World, X-zone, Family world and Small World. The aim of this, is make sure the park offers something for everyone of all ages.
As well as all this It also has: a Pathfinder camp which is used for scout groups, a huge amphitheater that regularly puts on shows from America, Russia, England and China, and a shelter all located inside the park.
Siam Park was not the first park to be opened in Bangkok but it is the longest running park in the country and because of its success it is to celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2010.
Is one of the two largest suspended looping coasters in the world, and the first of its kind in South East Asia. It is 765 meters long and consists of 5 loops with several drops. Designed and built by Vekoma co.ltd
Giant Drop
75-meter free-fall ride.
Boomerang
Reverse roller coaster with 3 loops. It is a well-known coaster custom from Vekoma co.ltd
Log Flume
The park's newest attraction and a truly impressive spectacle as well as a thrilling ride.
Topspin
Will launch you up to the sky and then spin you in and out of the fountains, so be prepared to get wet
Siam Park Tower
A 100-meter high automatic observation tower which offers a 360-degree panorama of Bangkok.
Mega Dance
will swing you around with its spider-like arms.
Double-Deck Merry-Go-Round
One of the very first attractions in the park and is a double decker merry-go-round.
Twin Dragon
Pirate ship ride with a dragon theme.
Africa Adventure
One of the newest attractions to the park. You can choose to go on either a boat or train trip round the Island. Here you will see animatronics
of tigers and elephants and even King Kong
.
Jurassic Adventure
A Jeep ride into the world of ancient creatures. Using Animatronics
you will see over 30 different species of dinosaurs, and an exploding volcano.
Dinotopia
Dinosaur museum. Here you will learn the history behind these amazing creatures.
Condor
Will spin you around and launch you into the sky at 24m meters high.
Aladin
Magical flying carpet with centrifugal spin.
Astrofighter
Copy of Disneyland's Orbitron
.
Trabant
UFO-themed thrill ride.
Enterprise
360-degree thrill ride without any safety belts. It is the same model as in Six Flags
Magic Mountain.
Astro-Liner
Space-themed flight simulator.
Monster
Spinning thrill ride for adults.
Rock & Roll
This ride will have you rockin and rolling round the track
Tagada Disco
Spinning giant plate ride, where the sheer G-force
of the ride will have you glued to your seats.
Big-Double Shock
A terrifying haunted house tour.
Balloon Race
A new ride that opened in 2009, which will send you gliding through the air.
The world's biggest wave pool with cascading waterfalls and numerous rock pools.
Speed Slides
The 75 feet high slider that was recorded as the tallest slider in the world since 1970.
Super Spiral
4 integrated spiralling slides at varying levels.
Lazy River
The flowing river moving throughout the water park.
Spa Club
The health spa club with original Thai massage.
In 1993 Michael Jackson
came to Siam Park. He was in Asia doing the Dangerous World Tour
and took time out to come and enjoy the largest water and theme park in Bangkok.
Largest wave pool Record-breaking wave pool makes a big splash!
On 30 April 2009, Guinness World Records adjudication executive Mr. Talal Omar formally recognized the 13,600-m2 (146 389-ft2) wave pool at the Siam Park City leisure park in Bangkok, Thailand, as the largest on the planet at a ceremony hosted by Mr Veerasak Kowsurat, President of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Mr Kowsurat and Mr. Chaiwat Luangamornlert, owner and Chairman of Siam Park City Co., Ltd, received the official Guinness World Records certificate at the event, which took place alongside the sprawling wave pool.According to Siam Park City representatives, the wave pool has been renowned as Bangkok’s inland sea for nearly 30 years and is an extremely popular attraction in Thailand’s largest leisure park.
Siam Park received the award of Outstanding Performance for Recreational Attraction and Entertainment
On the 27th of September 2010, Siam Park City received an award for outstanding contribution to the entertainment business by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Early in 2008, 24 children were injured when the Super Spiral Waterslide collapsed when a joint broke loose.
Amusement park
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and water park
Water park
A waterpark is an amusement park that features waterplay areas, such as water slides, splash pads, spraygrounds , lazy rivers, or other recreational bathing, swimming, and barefooting environments...
in the Khan Na Yao
Khan Na Yao
Khan Na Yao is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Bang Khen, Khlong Sam Wa, Min Buri, Saphan Sung, and Bueng Kum.-History:...
district of Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. It opened in November 1980.
Park History
Siam park opened 36 years ago in November 1975 by the founder Chaiwat Luangamornlert and his aim was and still is, to bring fun to Thailand and put a smile on children's faces. The park now has 2 million visitors a year from all over the world and has some of the largest rides in the region.The park is set in 120 acres and is considered to be the largest theme and water park in Southeast Asia. The idea for the water park was to create an oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city, as although Thailand has lots of beaches there are none in Bangkok. The wave pool is now the largest in the world as certicified by Guinness World Records and stretches an impressive 13,600 sq m and is the only man made beach in the city. The theme park originally started off with only a few rides, but over the years the owner has expanded and it now has over 30 different rides.
The park has recently been under complete renovation and since 2007 the park owner has completed the construction of new attractions: Vortex, which is 1 of the 2 world’s largest suspended looping roller coaster, Boomerang, Giant Drop, Aladdin, Si-AmTower, Condor, Top-spin, Mega Dance and the Log Flume. There are also four new rides due to be completed within the next year, which include Pony Express a new family roller coaster.
Siam Park is separated into four main zones, the water park, the amusement park and a theme park (Siam Genius). The amusement park is then separated into 4 sub zones. Fantasy World, X-zone, Family world and Small World. The aim of this, is make sure the park offers something for everyone of all ages.
As well as all this It also has: a Pathfinder camp which is used for scout groups, a huge amphitheater that regularly puts on shows from America, Russia, England and China, and a shelter all located inside the park.
Siam Park was not the first park to be opened in Bangkok but it is the longest running park in the country and because of its success it is to celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2010.
Theme Park Attractions
VortexIs one of the two largest suspended looping coasters in the world, and the first of its kind in South East Asia. It is 765 meters long and consists of 5 loops with several drops. Designed and built by Vekoma co.ltd
Giant Drop
75-meter free-fall ride.
Boomerang
Reverse roller coaster with 3 loops. It is a well-known coaster custom from Vekoma co.ltd
Log Flume
The park's newest attraction and a truly impressive spectacle as well as a thrilling ride.
Topspin
Will launch you up to the sky and then spin you in and out of the fountains, so be prepared to get wet
Siam Park Tower
A 100-meter high automatic observation tower which offers a 360-degree panorama of Bangkok.
Mega Dance
will swing you around with its spider-like arms.
Double-Deck Merry-Go-Round
One of the very first attractions in the park and is a double decker merry-go-round.
Twin Dragon
Pirate ship ride with a dragon theme.
Africa Adventure
One of the newest attractions to the park. You can choose to go on either a boat or train trip round the Island. Here you will see animatronics
Animatronics
Animatronics is the use of mechatronics to create machines which seem animate rather than robotic. Animatronic creations include animals , plants and even mythical creatures...
of tigers and elephants and even King Kong
King Kong
King Kong is a fictional character, a giant movie monster resembling a gorilla, that has appeared in several movies since 1933. These include the groundbreaking 1933 movie, the film remakes of 1976 and 2005, as well as various sequels of the first two films...
.
Jurassic Adventure
A Jeep ride into the world of ancient creatures. Using Animatronics
Animatronics
Animatronics is the use of mechatronics to create machines which seem animate rather than robotic. Animatronic creations include animals , plants and even mythical creatures...
you will see over 30 different species of dinosaurs, and an exploding volcano.
Dinotopia
Dinosaur museum. Here you will learn the history behind these amazing creatures.
Condor
Will spin you around and launch you into the sky at 24m meters high.
Aladin
Magical flying carpet with centrifugal spin.
Astrofighter
Copy of Disneyland's Orbitron
Orbitron
The Orbitron is a custom car built by Ed Roth and feared lost until its rediscovery in Mexico in 2007.-Construction:Built in 1964, the vehicle was powered by a 1955 or 1956 Chevrolet V8 and was backed by a Powerglide automatic transmission. The body was hand-laid fiberglass, hiding Roth's...
.
Trabant
UFO-themed thrill ride.
Enterprise
360-degree thrill ride without any safety belts. It is the same model as in Six Flags
Six Flags
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is the world's largest amusement park corporation based on quantity of properties and the fifth most popular in terms of attendance. The company maintains 14 properties located throughout North America, including theme parks, thrill parks, water parks and family...
Magic Mountain.
Astro-Liner
Space-themed flight simulator.
Monster
Spinning thrill ride for adults.
Rock & Roll
This ride will have you rockin and rolling round the track
Tagada Disco
Spinning giant plate ride, where the sheer G-force
G-force
The g-force associated with an object is its acceleration relative to free-fall. This acceleration experienced by an object is due to the vector sum of non-gravitational forces acting on an object free to move. The accelerations that are not produced by gravity are termed proper accelerations, and...
of the ride will have you glued to your seats.
Big-Double Shock
A terrifying haunted house tour.
Balloon Race
A new ride that opened in 2009, which will send you gliding through the air.
Water Park Attractions
Talay Krung ThepThe world's biggest wave pool with cascading waterfalls and numerous rock pools.
Speed Slides
The 75 feet high slider that was recorded as the tallest slider in the world since 1970.
Super Spiral
4 integrated spiralling slides at varying levels.
Lazy River
The flowing river moving throughout the water park.
Spa Club
The health spa club with original Thai massage.
Honor & Awards
The King of pop comes to Siam ParkIn 1993 Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
came to Siam Park. He was in Asia doing the Dangerous World Tour
Dangerous World Tour
The Dangerous World Tour was the second worldwide concert tour by American megasuperstar Michael Jackson. The tour, sponsored by Pepsi-Cola, included 69 performances to an audience of 3.5 million. All profits were donated to various charities including Jackson's own "Heal the World Foundation". The...
and took time out to come and enjoy the largest water and theme park in Bangkok.
Largest wave pool Record-breaking wave pool makes a big splash!
On 30 April 2009, Guinness World Records adjudication executive Mr. Talal Omar formally recognized the 13,600-m2 (146 389-ft2) wave pool at the Siam Park City leisure park in Bangkok, Thailand, as the largest on the planet at a ceremony hosted by Mr Veerasak Kowsurat, President of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Mr Kowsurat and Mr. Chaiwat Luangamornlert, owner and Chairman of Siam Park City Co., Ltd, received the official Guinness World Records certificate at the event, which took place alongside the sprawling wave pool.According to Siam Park City representatives, the wave pool has been renowned as Bangkok’s inland sea for nearly 30 years and is an extremely popular attraction in Thailand’s largest leisure park.
Siam Park received the award of Outstanding Performance for Recreational Attraction and Entertainment
On the 27th of September 2010, Siam Park City received an award for outstanding contribution to the entertainment business by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Accidents
One person was killed and another six injured when the Indiana Log Slide ride malfunctioned in October 2007.Early in 2008, 24 children were injured when the Super Spiral Waterslide collapsed when a joint broke loose.
External links
- http://www.thaipr.net/nc/readnews.aspx?newsid=E70EA6548C07DAB13B0162EAB8BEC5B8&query=y8fStODK1cLH Thai girl group sensation Candy Maffia visit Siam Park
- http://beta.online-station.net/news/game/14874
- http://www.tatnews.org/latest_update/detail.asp?id=5066 Tourism Authority Of Thailand