Jurassic Thailand
Photograph: Universal Pictures
Photograph: Universal Pictures

Jurassic Thailand

The kingdom is buzzing with dino-fever, and we’re here to guide you through four must-visit spots before Jurassic World Rebirth stomps onto the big screen

Fitri Aelang
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The dinosaurs are back – and they’ve swapped Isla Nublar for Thailand’s stunning jungles, limestone cliffs, and turquoise seas! Hollywood’s latest blockbuster, Jurassic World Rebirth, has transformed Thailand into a prehistoric paradise. With stars like Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali filming in Trang, Krabi, and Phang Nga from mid-June to July 2024, it’s not just a win for movie fans – it’s boosting tourism, supporting local crews, and powering the economy. 

Why Thailand? Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery (think lush jungles and cascading waterfalls), the country offers a 20% rebate for international productions and a world-class team of film pros who know how to make magic happen. Hollywood, meet your tropical set!

A Jurassic-themed attraction is coming to Bangkok! Starting mid-July 2025, Jurassic World: The Experience lands at Asiatique The Riverfront. This massive 10,000-square-metre. adventure spans two floors and features life-like animatronic dinosaurs, high-tech visuals, and iconic moments from the franchise brought to life. With 60-90 minute visits and a five-month run, there’s plenty of time to come face-to-face with a raptor (or two). Pre-register now before the dinos take over!

Movie not out yet? Theme park still under construction? Don’t worry – we’ve rounded up five spots where you can unleash your inner palaeontologist, right here in Thailand.

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Striding into Museum Pier this July, Thainosaur is Thailand’s biggest-ever dinosaur exhibition and it’s staying until November. This isn’t just a lineup of bones. This is a jaw-dropping showcase of real fossils, life-size replicas, and storytelling that brings Thailand’s dinosaur history to life. Who knew Bangkok used to be stomping grounds for prehistoric beasts? 166 Tha Suphan Alley, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon. 

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What started as a vision to turn a classic French garden into a botanical valley quickly evolved into something wilder. Nongnooch Pattaya Garden added a playful twist by introducing its first dino residents, starting with a set of triceratops. Fast forward to now, and you’ll find over 230 species of 814 of dinosaurs scattered across the grounds. It’s a dino maze where every turn reveals another prehistoric surprise. Snap a selfie with a stegosaurus, get lost among the raptors, or just take a peaceful stroll away from the city lights and soak up the Jurassic vibes. 

34/1 Moo 7 Najomtien, Sattahip, Chonburi. 081-919-2153. Open daily 8am-6pm.

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Looking for a roaring good time? Make tracks to this dino theme park, home to more than 100 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including the Argentinosaurus and T-Rex. But it’s not all posing for pics. Ride dinos, dig for fossils, hatch eggs and even cuddle baby dinos. Bonus: there’s a mini zoo with goats, deer and ducks for the full Jurassic-meets-farm experience. Nong Pla Lai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. 033-086-565. Open daily 9am-6pm.

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Fossils, time travel, and a royal backstory - this museum has it all! Perched on one of Thailand’s richest excavation sites, the Sirindhorn Dinosaur Museum houses over 700 fossilized bones, including the famous phuwiangosaurus sirindhornae. Step into a cool, air-conditioned journey through time as you explore eight themed zones, from the Big Bang to human evolution. Volcanoes, ancient seas, towering skeletons, and epic storytelling – it’s part science, part adventure, and 100 percent worth the trip to Kalasin.200 Moo11, Non Buri, Sahatsakhan, Kalasin. 043-871-014. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. Closed Mon

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