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Taco Lake (Bueng Tako) is Thailand's first wake lake and still the best-value cable riding in Bangkok. Located on the Bang Na-Trat frontage road in Bang Phli, it is a relaxed, local-feeling spot where the ticket price, not the bells and whistles, is the headline.
Based on official information and our research, a single 400 THB ticket covers riding until 18:00, and another 100 THB keeps you on the water until 22:00 under lights (600 THB if you buy day and night together). That ticket includes a life vest, helmet, a beginner board or kneeboard and basic instruction, and only riders pay entry. The full-size Rixen cable runs counter-clockwise, with an obstacle set of four kickers, a pipe, a rail and a box.
It is a good place to learn on a budget: first-timers usually start on a kneeboard or strap board to get used to the pull. There is no separate beginner cable, though, so you share the main line with more experienced riders, and coaching is basic rather than a structured lesson. Facilities are simpler than at the Thai Wake Park sites: a lakeside restaurant (no outside food or drink), showers and changing rooms, free parking, but no pro shop or on-site hotel.
Opening hours have changed in 2026, so confirm with the park. Overall: the place to ride as much as you like for very little, especially close to Suvarnabhumi and east Bangkok.
What we like
- Unbeatable price: 400 THB to ride until 18:00
- Vest, helmet, beginner board and basic instruction included
- Night riding until 22:00 for a 100 THB top-up
- About 25 minutes from Suvarnabhumi and close to Bang Na
- Non-riding friends get in free
Watch out for
- No separate beginner cable; everyone shares one line
- Fewer obstacles and simpler facilities than the Thai Wake Park sites
- No pro shop, no on-site stay, no outside food or drink
- Hours changed in 2026; confirm with the park
- Beginner-friendly
- Kids welcome
- Night riding
- Food & drinks
- Stay on site
- Pro shop
History & story
Taco Lake (Bueng Tako) calls itself an aquatic leisure centre rather than a pure wake park, and its cable shares the water with SUP and swimmers. Outlets from a 2018 expat blog to 2026 directories describe it as Thailand's first cable wake park, though none pins down an opening year. Its real advantage is location: on the Bang Na-Trat road in Bang Phli, about 25 minutes from Suvarnabhumi, it is the closest full-size cable to the airport. Walk-in tickets, a simple price structure and a relaxed lakeside mood make it an easy pick for families, friend groups and travellers with a few hours to spare.
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Several outlets call it Thailand's first cable wake park, but none gives an opening year. Source: It's Better in Thailand
- 2018
An expat blog describes the cable's 90-degree corners and a riders-only entry fee. Source: It's Better in Thailand
- 2021
Wongnai lists it with wakeboarding, SUP and a pet-friendly policy. Source: Wongnai
- Apr 2026
A directory reports packed Songkran crowds and the owner hinting at new additions. Source: Wake Parks Thailand
- Jul–Aug 2026
Weekend opening moves to 10:00; by end of August no new additions are announced and the 'coming soon' campsite has no date. Source: Wake Parks Thailand
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In depth
Background and history
Taco Lake (Bueng Tako in Thai) bills itself as an "Aquatic Leisure Centre" rather than a pure wake park, and the cable shares the water with SUP and swimming. Several outlets, from a 2018 expat blog to Waketricks and Wake Parks Thailand in 2026, describe it as Thailand's first cable wake park. None of them gives an opening year, so take the "first" claim as widely repeated rather than documented.
The park is on the Bang Na-Trat frontage road in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, roughly 25 minutes from Suvarnabhumi. That makes it the closest full-size cable to the airport and to Bangkok's eastern suburbs. Newcomer WakeGarden is a short drive away.
The cable and features in detail
Taco runs a full-size cable counter-clockwise around a tree-lined lake (source: Waketricks). Sources disagree on the make and tower count, so we leave those open. What riders consistently remember are the corners. A 2018 first-hand account described sharp, near-90-degree turns that either yank you or go slack and then snap tight unless you take the right line. Getting round the first corner is the real test for beginners here, more than standing up.
Waketricks lists four kickers, a pipe, a rail and a box. That is a smaller park than the Thai Wake Park sites, but plenty for learning your first air. For first rides, staff hand out kneeboards and strap-on boards without fixed bindings, which come off when you fall. Riders who want proper bindings can rent boots (a 2018 article listed 300 THB plus a 100 THB deposit; confirm current rates) or bring their own.
Rules and what to know before you go
As of October 2026, a 400 THB ticket covers riding until 18:00 with a vest, helmet, beginner board and basic tips from staff, and 100 THB more keeps you riding under floodlights until 22:00 (source: Wake Parks Thailand, citing the park). Only riders pay, so friends who just come to watch, eat or swim do not need a ticket.
In July 2026 the park's Facebook page moved weekend opening to 10:00, while the website still showed noon at the time of writing. Weekdays open at 12:00. Outside food and drink are not allowed; a lakeside restaurant serves Thai food and drinks. A 2021 Wongnai listing also described it as pet-friendly; confirm with the park. Taco is walk-in only, with no online booking, and closures for merit-making ceremonies or maintenance are announced on Facebook, sometimes at short notice. Check before you drive out. One directory notes that staff speak limited English, so a translation app helps.
What reviewers often say
Reviews on Google (about 4.5 from around 600 reviews, per Wake Parks Thailand) keep coming back to value: a full day costs less than two hours at most full-size cables nearby. Staff who coach beginners step by step, short waits between laps and a laid-back, unpretentious feel are other common themes.
On the other side, facilities are often called basic. The corners have a reputation for catching people out, and the obstacle line-up is modest for advanced riders. Quiet weekday afternoons get frequent praise, with some reviewers describing near-empty laps, while public holidays can be very busy. A directory post reported the lake packed over Songkran 2026.
Recent news and events (2025-2026)
The 2026 changes are small but useful: earlier weekend opening at 10:00 (from July 2026), and the same simple 400 + 100 THB ticket. In April 2026 a directory reported that the owner had hinted at new additions. As of the end of August 2026 nothing had been announced, and a campsite listed as "coming soon" on the official site still has no date. For a side-by-side with the Thai Wake Park sites, see ESC vs Lumlukka vs Taco Lake.
Plan your visit
- Best time
- Weekday afternoons are quieter, and the evening session after 18:00 is cooler and still cheap at +100 THB. Weekends get busier; reported weekend opening is 10:00, but confirm with the park.
- How long
- Make an afternoon of it: one ticket covers you until 18:00, so there is no reason to rush.
- What to bring
- Swimwear or a rash guard, sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes; bring your own board and bindings if you have them, though a beginner board is included.
Tips
- Arrive early in the afternoon to get the most out of the 400 THB day ticket, then decide on the night top-up later.
- Start on a kneeboard to learn the pull before trying a wakeboard.
- Outside food and drink are not allowed, so budget for the lakeside restaurant.
- There is no online booking; it is walk-in. Call 061 626 2252 to check hours, as of October 2026.
Prices (October 2026)
| Day pass until 18:00 | ฿400 |
| Add 18:00–22:00 | ฿100 |
| Day + night | ฿600 |
Prices change — check with the park before you go. Wakeboarding Price Thailand 2026: Wake Park Prices Compared
Opening hours
| Mon | 12:00–22:00 |
| Tue | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–22:00 |
Sources disagree on hours — check with the park.
Park facts
| Cable system | Full-size Rixen cable, counter-clockwise (tower count: confirm with the park) |
|---|---|
| Obstacles | 4 kickers, pipe, rail, box |
| Rental | Vest, helmet and beginner board/kneeboard included; board with bindings rental: confirm with the park |
| Coaching | Basic instruction included; no formal lesson price published |
| Food | Lakeside restaurant (no outside food/drink) |
| Stay | No on-site accommodation (campsite announced as coming soon) |
| Parking | Free |
| Booking | Walk-in; phone 061 626 2252 or Facebook |
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Reviews from Google
Things to do nearby
Approximate driving distance and time from the park.
- Mega Bangna5 km · 10 min
- WakeGarden Wake Park5 km · 10 min
- Bang Phli Old Market8 km · 15 min
- Erawan Museum22 km · 30 min
- Ancient City (Muang Boran)22 km · 30 min
Getting there
175/1 Bang Na-Trat frontage road, Bang Phli Yai, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540
Suvarnabhumi Airport: ~15 km · ~25 min
About 15 km (around 25 minutes) from Suvarnabhumi Airport, on the Bang Na-Trat frontage road in Bang Phli, about 10 minutes from Mega Bangna; parking is free.
Grab or a taxi is easy from Bang Na or the airport; search for "Taco Lake Bang Phli" and make sure the driver takes the frontage road.
There is no direct public transport to the lake; the practical option is BTS to Bang Na or Bearing and then Grab or a taxi.
FAQ
How much does Taco Lake cost?
As of October 2026, 400 THB lets you ride until 18:00, adding the night session to 22:00 costs 100 THB more, and a day-plus-night ticket is 600 THB. Vest, helmet and a beginner board are included.
Is Taco Lake good for beginners?
Yes, especially on a budget. Basic instruction is included and most first-timers start on a kneeboard or strap board. There is no separate beginner cable, so expect to share the line with experienced riders.
What time does Taco Lake open and close?
Our listing shows 12:00-22:00 on weekdays and 10:00-22:00 at weekends, following a 2026 update, while the official website still shows 12:00 daily. Confirm with the park before you go.
Can I wakeboard at Taco Lake if I can't swim?
A life vest and helmet are included and worn while riding, so you float after a fall. Tell the staff you are not a strong swimmer and start on a kneeboard.
How do I get to Taco Lake?
It is on the Bang Na-Trat frontage road in Bang Phli, about 25 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Grab or a taxi from Bang Na is the easiest option.
Is Taco Lake suitable for kids?
Taco Lake does not advertise a dedicated kids' programme or children's cable. Confirm minimum age and rules with the park, or consider a park with kids' lessons such as Thai Wake Park Lumlukka.
Sources & credits
This page was written by ThaiWakeClub in our own words, based on the sources below — with thanks to each of them. Parks can ask us to correct anything.
- Taco Lake – Aquatic Leisure Centre — Taco Lake (official) (accessed 2026-10-15)
- Taco Lake — Waketricks (accessed 2026-10-15)
- Taco Lake 2026 hours & prices update — Wake Parks Thailand (accessed 2026-10-15)
- Taco Lake — Wake Parks Thailand (accessed 2026-10-15)
- Wakeboarding in Bangkok at Taco Lake — It's Better in Thailand (accessed 2026-10-15)
- 8 สถานที่เล่น Wake Board เอาใจสาวสายเอ็กซ์ตรีม! — Wongnai (accessed 2026-10-15)
- Wakeboarding at Taco Lake — Hotels.com Go Guides (accessed 2026-10-15)