🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
If you're driving up to Khao Yai and catch a glimpse of the Primo Piazza sign by the road, this is the place — a mock Tuscan village on Thanarat Road, the same side as Toscana Valley. The village itself isn't huge; you can walk the whole thing in about 1–2 hours. But the draw is the atmosphere and the animal farm that keeps kids hooked, while grown-ups get cute photos with coffee and gelato in hand.
The small animal farm — the highlight kids love most
The farm zone is the main reason a lot of families come to Primo Piazza. The pens hold sheep, ponies, alpacas, donkeys and other small animals. Your entry ticket can be swapped for a cup of animal feed, and you walk right in to feed them yourself. The sheep and alpacas are fairly tame, but they're still real animals — some will rush over for the food — so keep an eye on small children. Hold the feed out on a flat palm rather than with your fingertips; it's safer.
- Sheep — tame and always hungry; kids love them because they can get close and pet the wool
- Alpaca / llama — fluffy and endearing, the stars of every photo
- Ponies & donkeys — a bit bigger; you can feed them, but watch that small kids don't stand behind them
Feed the animals safely and have fun
Hold the feed out on a flat palm, not with your fingertips · wash your hands after every feeding (there's a hand-washing point in the farm zone) · small kids should have an adult holding their hand, since some animals rush in when there's food around.
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European-style photo spots
The village is built to mimic a town in Tuscany — cobblestone streets, brick-orange and pastel buildings, and a fountain plaza in the middle of the square that's the main backdrop most people shoot. Around it you'll find towers, balconies and arches to pick your angle. The best light is in the early morning right after opening (fewer people, soft light) and in the late afternoon near sunset (golden hour). Midday is harsh and crowded, so it's harder to shoot well.
The central fountain plaza
The main backdrop here, ringed by pastel buildings. On some evenings there's live music.
Cobblestone streets + arches
Walk and shoot the whole length for that little-Italian-alley feel — great for full-body shots.
The farm zone with alpacas
Shoot alongside the fluffy animals; kids look adorable, but you have to time it for when the animals hold still.
Entry fees, opening hours and what to know
Primo Piazza is open daily, roughly 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (some periods and holidays may run longer). The entry fee for Thai visitors is around 100 THB for adults, 50 THB for kids, while foreigners are charged a higher rate. Your ticket can be swapped for animal feed or used as a discount on food and drinks at the venue's shops, per their conditions. These prices change from time to time, so check their page or call ahead (tel. 081-922-9000) to be sure.
- Address — Moo 6, Mu Si, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima (Thanarat Road, the Toscana Valley side)
- Opening hours — roughly 9:00 AM–6:00 PM daily (check the latest before you go)
- Entry fee — Thai adults ~100 THB, kids ~50 THB · foreigners pay a higher rate (prices adjust from time to time)
- Time needed — about 1–2 hours; it's a good stop on a trip rather than a full day
- In the village — there's a cafe, Thai and Western restaurants, gelato, crepes and a souvenir shop
Drive slowly up to Khao Yai
Thanarat Road up to Khao Yai has several curves and steep stretches, with morning fog in places — drive slowly and keep your distance · on long holidays the road is busy and parking fills up fast, so heading up early is easier.
Eating, drinking and souvenirs in the village
Once you're done shooting, you can sit and take a break. The village has Primo Cafe for coffee, plus a gelato and Japanese-style crepe shop that people like to grab and carry around for photos. There are Thai and Western restaurants and a wine bar for a proper meal, at tourist-spot prices (a bit higher than places outside the area). If you want a serious meal on a friendlier budget, save it for a restaurant around Pak Chong or along Thanarat Road instead.
Where to go next from Primo Piazza
Because Primo Piazza doesn't take long, most people pair it with nearby spots on the same road to fill the day. On the European-village side there's Palio Khao Yai for more shopping and photos, while for animal farms there's Sheep Land and Farm Chokchai not far away.
Palio Khao Yai
Another Italian-style village, focused on shops, cafes and photo spots — easy to keep shopping and shooting.
Animal farmSheep Land
A sheep farm with mountain views; feed the sheep and shoot across the wide fields — great with kids.
Full-on farmFarm Chokchai
A big dairy farm with shows, horseback riding and a full lineup of activities — good for half a day.
Plan your whole Khao Yai trip — where to stay, eat and go
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