Pattaya has real karting: EasyKart’s two venues (Bali Hai Pier, right by Walking Street, and Thepprasit) each run a ~350 m beginner track and a ~900 m racing track, with kart classes from kids’ (age 7+) to fast karts (15+). Sessions of about 10 minutes from around ฿530 (from $14.80 on GetYourGuide) with gear and printed lap times included. Pattaya Kart Speedway on Thepprasit Road is the separate, longer-established alternative.
Tour Highlights
- EasyKart runs two Pattaya venues: Bali Hai Pier (walkable from Walking Street) and Thepprasit
- Both EasyKart sites: ~350 m beginner track plus a ~900 m racing track
- Kart classes by age and speed — kids’ karts from age 7, fast karts from 15
- Timed laps printed after your session — settle the argument with data
- Pattaya Kart Speedway on Thepprasit Road is the separate old-school alternative
Itinerary
- 100:00Arrive, sign the waiver, pick your kart class honestly (the fast karts are properly fast).
- 200:15Briefing, balaclava, helmet and suit fitting — safety gear is included.
- 300:30Your session: roughly 10 minutes of flat-out laps, which is longer than it sounds at race pace.
- 400:45Collect your lap-time sheet; rebook the next session immediately if the bug has bitten — it will.
What's included
- Kart hire for the session
- Helmet, suit and safety gear
- Track briefing
- Printed lap times
Not included
- Hotel transfer (both venues are an easy Bolt/Grab ride)
- Repeat sessions and race packages
- Gloves at some venues (cheap to buy there)
Who is this tour best for?
- Families — kids’ karts from age 7 or 130 cm make this a genuine all-ages outing
- Groups settling who is actually fastest, with printed lap times as evidence
- Rainy-day and too-hot-day refugees needing an adrenaline fix near the centre
- Motorsport-curious visitors: the fast karts on the 900 m track are a real drive, not a fairground ride
Where to book & compare
| Provider | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EasyKart Bali Hai Pier | around ฿530 per session (from $14.80 on GetYourGuide) | 4.4★ from 50 reviews — the convenient one, at the south end of Walking Street; 350 m beginner and 900 m race tracks. |
| EasyKart Thepprasit | around ฿530 per session (from $14.80 on GetYourGuide) | 4.7★ from 12 reviews — the newer sister venue between Pattaya and Jomtien, same kart classes, often quieter. |
| Pattaya Kart Speedway (Thepprasit Rd) | walk-in pricing; sessions bookable online from around ฿270 | A separate, old-school circuit with beginner and pro track options — worth it for variety if you catch the karting bug. |
Frequently asked questions
Which track should I pick?
For most visitors: EasyKart Bali Hai, purely on location — it sits at the south end of Walking Street, so it slots into any evening or pairs with a Koh Larn ferry day. Thepprasit is the same operation with smaller crowds. Kart Speedway is the enthusiasts’ detour. The karts, not the tarmac, decide your fun either way.
How fast are the karts really?
The classes are honest: kids’ karts are genuinely tame, regular karts brisk, and the fast karts (age 15+, height 150 cm+) quick enough on the 900 m track to demand respect — EasyKart’s top machines are the same style used for corporate race events. Staff will move you down a class if your driving argues for it.
Can young children drive?
Yes — kids’ karts start around age 7 or 130 cm at EasyKart, and two-seater karts let an adult drive with a child passenger (from about 110 cm). Helmets and suits come in small sizes. It is one of Pattaya’s best family activities that involves zero beaches.
Do I need to book ahead?
Walk-ins work on weekdays; evenings and weekends can queue, and online tickets are often slightly cheaper than gate prices anyway. Booking also lets you skip the “which class” negotiation at the counter — you arrive with it decided.
What should I wear?
Closed shoes are required — no flip-flops on the pedals. Shorts and a t-shirt are fine since suits go over your clothes; long hair goes under the provided balaclava. Sessions run rain or shine at covered venues, but outdoor tracks pause for heavy downpours.