At 10.45,

we made our way into the show,

this is a strange coincidence, as we arrived an elephant was making for the exit and in the indoor show there is an exit sign,

and one for elephants! not really it is showing the way to the outdoor arena for the next part of the show,

the indoor show is a cultural look at dances and traditions in Thai culture, there are 4 shows daily,

but check first to confirm times,

the sets look totally Thai,

as are the costumes the actors are wearing,

of course no show would be complete with out a showing of Muay Thai boxing, 

lots of different backgrounds,

and costumes,

makes this a show that a visitor to Pattaya should not miss,

the variety is almost endless,

including fighting elephants,

then the finale as all of the troupe come out to take a bow,

on our way out to the outdoor part of the show we chanced upon a baby tiger, for a small fee you can have your picture taken with it, or if you are really brave it's Dad!,

the outdoor part of the show featured elephants, which Diana decided to have her picture taken with, 

 I had no idea that Diana could scream so loud!

although show seemed by now to enjoy the experience,

she could not get away quick enough,

Mum showing baby the ropes,

who will hopefully be a quick learner,

the parade started,

when I guess most of the elephants took to the arena,

the staff then balanced on all of the elephants,

they then came round to greet the crowd,

first trick of the day was popping balloons by throwing darts at them,

take a green dart in the trunk,

and throw, to the amusement of the crowd this one scored 4 out of 4,

bike riding was next,

followed by art school,

notice how the elephant leans in to it's work,

the first few strokes of the brush,

and the pattern on the 'T' shits starts to take shape,

and it is finished, this unique work is yours for just 500 baht,

soccer school is next,

as the players take to the field,

but alas today no goals were scored,

a display of basketball skills followed,

in a flash it was disco time,

complete with hula hoop skills,

now heres a tip, never challenge a elephant in a bowling contest, this one had a strike with the first ball!

for a lucky few a elephant massage was next, both front,

and back,

this chap thought it was funny when a young elephant gave him a massage,

but I do not think he laughed so much when it's Mum called by! with that the show was over so we made a move to look round the gardens.