Bang Phra Reservoir
Rob's take
"This is a beautiful spot that most foreign tourists never find but which is very popular with Thais. Find a picnic spot, buy some food from the many food stalls, and enjoy the wonderful views."
Bang Phra Reservoir is a day-trip destination in Bang Phra, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand, and one of Rob's picks on this guide. It's rated 4.4★ on Google.
Bang Phra Reservoir is a broad reservoir in the Si Racha district, ringed by open water views and fresh air. Thai families make a day of it, setting up chairs and mats in the shade along the shoreline and staying for hours, with food stalls and drink carts trading beside them. Others come to walk, run or cycle the lane around the water, with sunrise and cooler evenings the favoured times. Monkeys are sometimes spotted nearby.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026
What people say
- Peaceful, relaxing atmosphere by a wide stretch of water
- Thai families settle in for hours with chairs, mats and picnics
- Lots of food stalls and drink carts along the shoreline
- Popular for walking, running and cycling along the reservoir
- Sunrise mornings and cooler evenings are the favoured times to come
Common questions
Is Bang Phra Reservoir worth visiting?
It is a destination in its own right rather than a quick photo stop. Thai families arrive with chairs, mats and food and settle in under the trees for several hours, and there are plenty of stalls and drink carts along the shore to feed them — so you can turn up with nothing and still make an afternoon of it. It is popular with Thais rather than tourists, which is much of the appeal, and it holds a 4.4★ average across more than 860 Google reviews.
Where is Bang Phra Reservoir, and how do I get there?
Bang Phra Reservoir is in Bang Phra, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.
What do visitors say about Bang Phra Reservoir?
Recurring themes from reviews include: peaceful, relaxing atmosphere by a wide stretch of water; thai families settle in for hours with chairs, mats and picnics; lots of food stalls and drink carts along the shoreline; popular for walking, running and cycling along the reservoir.
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