There are loads of fun stuff for Kids in Bangkok to excite their emotions. Despite the country's reputation for being one of the top adult playgrounds of the world, there are numerous playgrounds for children to discover. There are theme parks, water parks, indoor playgrounds and lots, lots more for your kids to truly amuse themselves all day long. Children are extremely special to the Thai people and they often express their delight when they see western toddlers in their country.
Should you be here on business in the city and cannot spend all your time during the day with the kids, always remember, Thailand has some very fine family style hotels and resorts where kids are well catered for. Child minders and baby sitters are always available to take care of your kids whilst you are busy.
I have compiled a list of some fun hot spots below where your kids in Bangkok will absolutely enjoy themselves. If you are anything like me, you should thoroughly enjoy yourself as well.
As I am a kid at heart myself, I and have created a three dimensional work of art which is proudly displayed in my home with the title: Absolute Kids - Lets Play. I created this piece because of my belief that we are all children of this universe, no matter what our age may be. I have included a photo of my art on this page for you and your kids to enjoy. The size of this art is 4,500 x 1500mm and is constructed using a mixed media of aluminum, steel, wood and perspex.
Absolute Kids - Lets Play
Fun Stuff for Kids in Bangkok
Children's Discovery Museum
The Children's Discovery Museum is located at the north edge of the Chatuchak Weekend Market and about 500 meters from Mo Chit BTS Skytrain Station. The ideal place to take the kids so that they can learn about science, technology, nature and culture and have fun at the same time. Kids are allowed to interact with the many hands-on exhibits including a TV and music studio where they can star in their own movie.
Robot Zoo
The Robot Zoo is also in the Children's Discovery Museum grounds where the kids can see all the animals and insects as mechanical robots. Imagine having fun while learning all about the habits of Bats, Grass Hoppers and House Flies. See, learn and have fun with a Giant Squid, a Rhinoceros or Giraffe. And if this is not enough, there's always lots of outdoor activities in the kids playground.
Siam Ocean World
Siam Ocean World is one of the largest aquariums in south-east Asia and a fun learning center for all the kids in Bangkok to see. Take a journey trough the seven different zone environments.
Start with the "Weird and Wonderful" where you can see strange pineapple fish and even stranger giant spider crabs. "Deep Reef" will fascinate you with their reef dwellers. Learn how sea animals survive in the "Living Ocean". Find lung fish, blind cave fish, giant water rats and otters in the "Rain Forest".
Observe many life forms on the shores at "Rocky Shores". Thrill at the ragged tooth shark and stingray in the "Open Ocean" and lastly visit these mysterious and deadly sea creatures who have no brain or skeletal structure in "Sea Jellies".
Safari World
Fun Stuff for Kids in Bangkok
Safari World
Safari World is situated in Min Buri just north of Bangkok and offers a host of exciting adventure thrills for kids of all ages. An outing to this 300 acre safari park would not be complete without stopping here for a leisurely visit. The park which is divided into a number of entertainment categories is by far one of the most exciting venues for kids in Bangkok to experience.
Not only is there a Safari Park but you will also be able to see a Bird Park, Macaw Island as well as a Games Corner. In Safari World you will witness many animals, mammals and a wide variety of exotic birds.
Safari World is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with an admission fee around 700 Baht for adults and 450 Baht for children. Although quite expensive this venue is well worth the experience.
Spy War Action Show and the Cowboy Stunt Show
Spy War Action Show at Safari World is a supreme visual extravaganza experience offering you awesome stunts and special effects performed by mock para-troopers.
Cowboy Stunt Show is where you will experience some pretty amazing stunts performed by mock cowboys and bandits as they knock, punch and push for power. The adventurous entertainment doesn't stop as you continue enjoying the many attractions at Safari World.
Dream World
Dream World
Fun Stuff for Kids in Bangkok
Dream World Theme Park
Dream World Theme Park is styled on the same principal of the theme parks of North America. At this wonderful theme park you will find fun and excitement for the whole family as you discover a number of dream worlds in one. The site is conveniently situated just beyond the Don Muang Airport right here in Bangkok.
The park is open daily between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm with an admission fee around 450 Baht for adults with children whose height is below 90 centimeters being able to get in for free. Please be prepared for a long haul as the kids won't want to leave this park in a hurry. No need to go hungry either as you will find a number of food stalls and restaurants as well as fast food outlets like KFC.
Dream World
Adventure Land, Snow Land and Fantasy Land
Adventure Land is a theme park for the more adventurous where you can indulge in thrilling roller coaster rides, bumper car rides, water rides and viking swing boat rides. There is even a haunted mansion for those who dare.
Snow Land is a one of a kind concept whereby children can create snowmen and other interesting objects on a huge field of artificial snow even in a hot and humid Bangkok.
Fantasy Land is another theme park full of fantastic fantasia with various shows re-enacting scenes from the fairy tale stories of the likes of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. All these theme parks are located within the grounds of the Dream World Theme Park.
Dream World Plaza and Dream World Garden
Dream World Plaza consists of miniature constructions of a number of European style houses. Dutch style homes lie side by side with homes from Belgium, Spain, France and Germany.
Dream World Garden is not only full of beautiful flowers but also houses many recreations of world renowned architectural sites such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Great Wall of China. Dream World Theme Park is a kids paradise.
Fun Stuff for Kids in Bangkok
Duist Zoo
Duist Zoo is located on Rama V road near Parliament in Bangkok and is the oldest zoo in Thailand dating back some sixty years. It is home to over 2,000 animals who roam this sanctuary of around 47 acres which includes 12 acres of lakes. This zoo also has it's own animal hospital to cater to all their medical needs.
You will find many species of animal including elephants and tapirs from India, rhinos and giraffe from Africa as well as wild deer from Java. Other animals too numerous to mention include hippopotamus, tiger, kangaroo, penguin, zebra, monkey, bear as well as many other exotic animals, reptiles and birds. This zoo is open daily between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm with an entrance fee around 100 baht.
