Pattaya · Central Pattaya / Beach Road

Royal Garden Plaza.

Pattaya's first shopping mall, established 1993 on Beach Road, home to Ripley's Believe It or Not and the sea-view Food Wave food court.

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Last updated 8 July 2026 · Last reviewed 8 July 2026
1993Established
4 floorsShops, dining & entertainment
Ripley'sSignature attraction
Beach RoadLocation
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Overview

Royal Garden Plaza was established in 1993 as Pattaya's first shopping mall, on Beach Road at 218 Beach Rd, occupying the full block through to Second Road near Soi 13/2 in South-Central Pattaya. The four-storey complex combines fashion and souvenir retail, restaurants and entertainment, and is most recognisable from Second Road for the model plane appearing to burst from its facade -- the marker for its long-running Ripley's Believe It or Not attraction.

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Anchor stores & dining

Anchor tenants

Ripley's Believe It or Not / Ripley's World of Entertainment (museum, haunted adventure, 4D theatre, infinity maze, wax museum)Fashion, souvenir and specialty retail across four floors

Dining

Food Wave, an international food court with sea views seating up to roughly 400 people, sits on the top floor -- one of the better dining views among Pattaya's malls.

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Getting there & nearby areas

Royal Garden Plaza sits directly on Beach Road in the heart of the tourist strip, an easy walk from most Central Pattaya hotels and just north of Walking Street.

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Hours & practical info

Royal Garden Plaza is generally open daily from around 11:00 to 22:00, with Ripley's attractions typically keeping their own separate ticketed hours. BAANLYY does not operate or receive payment from Royal Garden Plaza -- always confirm current hours directly.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Garden Plaza the oldest mall in Pattaya?Yes -- it was established in 1993, making it Pattaya's first shopping mall, predating both Central Pattaya (2009) and Terminal 21 Pattaya (2018).
What is inside Royal Garden Plaza?Four floors of fashion, souvenir and specialty retail, restaurants, and the long-running Ripley's Believe It or Not complex -- including a museum, haunted adventure, 4D moving theatre, infinity maze and wax museum -- plus the sea-view Food Wave food court on the top floor.
Where exactly is Royal Garden Plaza?At 218 Beach Road, occupying the full block through to Second Road near Soi 13/2, in the heart of Central Pattaya just north of Walking Street.
Sources & References

Sources & References

Mall facts are drawn from the mall's own reporting and independent cross-checks. BAANLYY is not affiliated with this mall and takes no paid placement in this content — confirm current hours and store details directly with the mall before visiting.

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