Overview of Water Activities for Sun-dried Beach Bums
Beach Thrills in Thailand: Parasailing, Banana Boats & Other Ways to Scream on Water You came to Thailand for the beaches: turquoise water, soft sand, and coconut shakes the size of your head. But after your third nap and 27th mango sticky rice, you start to think: “Maybe I should do something.” Enter: Water activities. Also known as: Ways to almost lose your sunglasses while having the time of your life. Here’s the lowdown on the splashiest fun you can have from Phuket to Pattaya and everywhere in between. 1. Parasailing – Human Kite, Powered by Screams This one’s for the folks who think, “You know what would make the beach better? Dangling 50 feet above it.” Strapped into a harness and clipped to a parachute, you’re whisked into the sky by a speedboat, flailing your legs like a panicked jellyfish. The view? Unreal. The wind in your face? Refreshing. The landing? Somewhere between graceful and “did I just belly-flop onto sand?” Where: Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui Price: ~800–1500 TH...