Kid-friendly Bangkok — Do these words even go together? Yes, Absolutely! Our family has been living in Thailand for 16 years now, and all 3 of our girls were even born here. So like most parents, we are constantly on the hunt for the best things to do in Bangkok with kids.
We’re sharing more than 100 fun activities to do with your family that we have personally enjoyed, plus the places that are still on our Bangkok bucket list. For most of these, we also had a little one tagging along, so these are also some of the best things to do in Bangkok with a toddler or baby too!
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Top 5 Best Things to Do in Bangkok with Kids
Whether it’s your first time in Thailand or you’ve been living here a while, these are the top 5 things to do in Bangkok that you just can’t miss out on:
1. Ride the Hop On Hop Off River Taxi to Wat Arun Temple of the Dawn
I’m not usually a fan of the Hop on Hop off bus tours in any city around the world, but the Hop on Hop off River Taxi in Bangkok is a game changer. Why?
- Most of the famous Bangkok landmarks are right along the river
- Miss the gridlock traffic
- This step-by-step itinerary is perfect for families wanting to do a day trip on the Bangkok Hop on Hop off River Taxi
- Save money and get the Hop On Hop Off River Taxi One Day Pass in advance for less than $5 per person!
2. Take a Tuk Tuk ride from the pier to the Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is probably the most famous cultural landmark in Thailand. Thankfully, it’s a pretty kid-friendly Bangkok tourist attraction. The shiny golden architecture will mesmerize your kids, and taking a tuk tuk will make for an unforgettable ride!
LOCAL TIP: Download the MuvMi app to easily book an electric tuk tuk throughout the city without the worry of being scammed by the infamous Thailand tuk tuk drivers.
3. Ride a Golf Cart around Ancient City visiting replicas of famous landmarks from all over Thailand
Ancient City, aka Muang Boran, is a huge 320 acre outdoor park and interactive museum
- with more than 100 life-size replicas of the most famous cultural landmarks from all over Thailand
- kids can interact and explore inside all of these cultural sites without fear of being too loud or rowdy.
- explore on bicycles or e-bikes, but we personally love to rent the golf cart!
For this reason, Ancient City is one of the most child-friendly cultural attractions in Bangkok.
Check out this blog post to get a step-by-step guide to Ancient City with kids, and don’t forget to buy your Ancient City Tickets in advance for a 50% off discount.
4. Enjoy the landmarks all lit up at night on a Chao Praya River Dinner Cruise
Experiencing Bangkok from the river is seriously my favorite way to see this city! Taking a dinner cruise is the best way to go sightseeing in Bangkok with kids.
- On the dinner cruise, you get to see the most famous Bangkok landmarks all lit up at night
- including the Grand Palace, Wat Arun Temple of the Dawn, Asiatique with the large ferris wheel, Icon Siam, and the beautifully designed Rama VIII bridge.
- enjoy a yummy buffet dinner of Thai and International food
- The live music and Thai dancing show was also a hit with our kids
We’ve done quite a few dinner cruises over the years, but our favorite one is this Bangkok River Dinner Cruise“].
LOCAL TIP: The best price we’ve found for the dinner cruises is on Klook. Klook is a trustworthy website like Viator or Get Your Guide, but specializes in Southeast Asian attractions.
5. Bangkok Canal Longtail Boat Tour
Did you know that Bangkok has been nicknamed the Venice of Asia? So what better than to go behind the scenes and see the life of the local people from the small canal waterways on this canal longtail boat tour.
- If you have teenagers, this Bangkok Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch is even better to be able to see some hidden gems and untouched parts of Bangkok from a bike and a longtail boat. They also stop for an authentic Thai lunch along the river.
- Our whole family, both young and old, really enjoys seeing this authentic version of Bangkok up close and behind the scenes.
TIP: Check out the Table of Contents below so you can quickly drop to the activities you are most looking for (ie: tourist attractions, adventurous activities, the Best Kids Cafes in Bangkok, etc).
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Check out this Bangkok Hotel Guide with the best kid-friendly places to stay for your upcoming family vacation to Thailand!
9 Child-friendly Cultural Activities in Bangkok
Thailand is steeped in a long and rich history worthy of learning more about. Between having one of the longest reigning monarchs to the deep rooted buddhist religion, there is so much to learn about Thailand’s history.
These are the best things to do in Bangkok with kids (babies and toddlers too!) that offer your whole family a chance to learn more about Thai history and culture:
1. Make homemade clay pottery at Koh Kred Island and Market
Koh Kred Island is actually a hidden gem in Bangkok, known mostly just with the locals!
- Start your day riding a traditional Thai style boat to this island in the middle of the Chao Praya River for just 5 baht ($0.25 cents)!
- Then rent bicycles to explore around the island.
- Be sure to make a handmade clay vase with a potters wheel early on in the day so that it can dry long enough to take it home safely.
- Every weekend, there is a Tops Handmade Market, which is perfect for finding unique souvenirs.
- What an incredible day trip in Bangkok this was for our family! We can’t wait to go back!
2. Ring the golden gong atop the Golden Mountain Temple
This is a family-friendly temple in Bangkok that we often take our friends and family to visit.
- We tell our kids we’re going on an urban hike up the 344 steps
- They have fun getting to hit the golden gong when they reach the top.
- Go at sunset for a breathtaking view over the city.
3. Do the Treasure Hunt at the Siam Museum
Siam Museum is said to be an ‘edutainment museum’ because it is an interactive museum with 15+ fun exhibits
- exhibits on topics like the history of Siam, the monarchy, the Thai language, the main religion, the Thai baht, and even the educational system
- Our girls enjoyed the role play activity, the interactive food exhibit, the Thai history puzzle, and the history show.
- You can easily get to the Siam Museum from the Hop On Hop Off River Taxi.
- Siam Museum is one of the most child-friendly cultural attractions in Bangkok!
4. Enjoy the Siam Niramit Performance at the Thailand Cultural Center
There are a variety of family-friendly shows, performances, concerts, and ballets here almost every night of the week. Our family personally enjoyed the Siam Niramit show.
- a kid-friendly performance brilliantly capturing the essence of Thai culture
- combining dance choreography, singing and even a mythical winged creature that flies in from the ceiling
- You can check out the upcoming shows here.
5. Ride the interactive Thai style boat at the Samut Prakarn Learning Park and Tower
Two floors of this skyscraper are an interactive museum dedicated to the history of Thailand and more specifically Samut Prakarn
- For one exhibit, we got into a ‘Thai style boat’ with a large screen in front taking us along the river like it was 200 years ago.
- The ‘Thai style boat’ was moving and swaying as if really on the river, then started to evade a military attack
- After exploring the museum, go to the top floor where the Observation Deck is. Our kids were amazed at how far-reaching the city of Bangkok is!
6. Bike around the Ayutthaya Historical Park with its ancient ruins dating back to the 14th-16th century
With more than 10 temples and 365 historical ruins to see, this is a great day trip from Bangkok.
- It’s worth buying the all-in-ticket for 220 baht ($6.30 USD) to be able to explore all of the ancient ruins.
- Renting bikes for just 40 baht/day ($1.30 USD) makes it fun for the kids.
- If you have small kids or grandparents coming along, then a Tuk Tuk ride might be better. The tuk tuk rides are about 200 baht/hour ($6 USD).
- End the day taking a long tail boat ride
- Here’s a guided Ayutthaya Temple Tour if you’d rather not venture there on your own.
7. Learn how to make Thai silk at the Jim Thompson House
Take a step into the past as you walk through the traditional Thai style house on stilts
- learn the skill of making Thai silk from silk worms
- admire the Thai art and collectibles on display
- Kids will enjoy the free Tuk Tuk shuttle service to the National Stadium BTS Station.
- Don’t forget to buy a beautiful silk scarf as a souvenir to take back home.
- 200 baht entrance fee (about $6 USD).
- Make the most of this Bangkok cultural experience by dining at the Jim Thompson Thai Restaurant. Book the three-course meal in advance on Klook for a nice discount.
8. See the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.
This is another one of those family-friendly temples in Bangkok with a larger than life reclining buddha that is worthy to add to your Bangkok Bucket List.
9. Trying some street food at one of the outdoor open markets is also a must-do in Bangkok
Is it safe to eat street food in Bangkok? Yes, our family eats street food nearly everyday! But we always make sure the food is freshly cooked in front of us or still piping hot! We never eat food that’s been sitting out. See our list of best markets in Bangkok down below.
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Best Bangkok Markets to take the Family
1. Watch the train roll right through the Maeklong Train Market
What kid doesn’t love the adventure of watching a lively market flourish right on top of railroad tracks? Then when the train whistle blows from out in the distance, all of the vendors quickly whisk up all their goods and tuck them away to the sidewalk. Then the train whistle blows again as the conductor waves as the train rolls slowly on by right next to you. Maeklong Train Market Tour is one of the best Day Trips from Bangkok to the Maeklong and the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
2. Ride the huge Ferris Wheel at Asiatique Market
Asiatique is our favorite place to take friends souvenir shopping because it’s this cool refurbished industrial warehouse right on the river.
- so many restaurants and food vendors
- lots of stalls selling homemade goods
- Ride the Ferris Wheel at sunset to see the best city views!
- Our girls also enjoy the double-decker carousel, the haunted mansion, and the Disney area.
3. See flying squirrels at the Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak is probably the most famous market in the whole world.
- You can probably find almost anything and everything here
- But this market is like a mile wide and a mile long!
- The downside: soooo big, super hot, and way over-crowded
- When my sister came to visit, we literally got lost in the ‘animal section’ for more than an hour! However, the kids actually enjoyed seeing lots of interesting animals like the eels, flying squirrels, and colorful parrots. I personally felt sad for the caged up creatures. But anyways, we finally found our way to the souvenir area. Just be prepared for LOTS of walking.
4. Try Mango & Sticky Rice at the Jodds Fair Rama 9
Jodds Fair is the best place to go if you’re looking for the most amazing street food in Bangkok!
- a bright and colorful market
- The kids will surely love the lively atmosphere!
- Be sure to try the BBQ Skewers, the Grilled Corn on the Cobb and the Lychee Bubble Tea.
5. Buy an old school toy from the Thalot Rot Fai near Seacon Square
This is good market to find awesome street food and ‘yard sale’ type finds. The kids will like the vendors selling the toys at garage sale prices.
Our girls favorite street food: Angry Bird meatballs on a stick, Egg Rolls, and Hand Rolled Ice Cream
6. Enjoy the Coconut Rolled Ice Cream on Khao San Road
While this is not technically considered a ‘market’, it is a walking street that is similar to an outdoor market.
- famous for its food and souvenir vendors
- Try the Pad Thai, Nutella Roti Pancakes, and the Shwarma Wrap with the meat shaved right off the fire pit
7. Go on an Asian-inspired Flower Scavenger Hunt at the Klong Flower Market
This is a particularly fun option if you have little girls, like us, who love flowers.
- Walk through the alleys upon alleys of flower vendors
- take fun instagram worthy pictures
- Then walk across the Chao Phraya Sky Park
8. Have one of the best fresh-fruit smoothies at the W District Market
This is a small, foodie haven located near Phrakhanong BTS Station. It’s pretty family-friendly since it’s outdoors and the kids can be loud in the backyard style eating area. Our favorite food vendors are: Holy Smokes, the burger truck, the Mexican tacos and the fresh fruit smoothies. They also have Thai, Isaan, Japanese, Korean, Indian, etc.
Adventurous Things to Do in Bangkok with Kids
If your gang is super active, these are some of the best things to do in Bangkok with kids that will help them exude all that pint up energy.
1. E-Scooter Jungle Tour in The Green Lung Area
This is one of the best things to do in Bangkok with kids as a local.
- First, ride a long tail boat or ferry across the Chao Praya River.
- Next, explore the coconut plantations and mangrove forests in ‘the Green Lung’ area of Bangkok.
- Stop by the floating market (only open on the weekend) to get an ancient Thai snack called ‘Miang Kham.’
- Then go bird watching up in the observatory tower in the botanical gardens.
- Afterwards, stop for lunch at one of the many instagram worthy cafes along the river. Our personal favorite is the Bangkok Tree House, which has a lush, tropical feel. It would make for an epic place to stay overnight with the kids too!
2. Try out windsurfing at Nong Bon Water Sports Center
Nong Bon is a great park with a large lake to enjoy lots of water activities such as kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding on a SUP board, wind surfing, or just rent bikes to go around the lake.
3. Dare to step out onto the glass floor 78 floors up on the Mahanakorn Skywalk
This is not for the faint at heart and might be more fun for teenagers! My mom enjoyed the short thrill, amazing views of the city, and grilled pork with sticky rice from the Mahanakorn Eatery afterwards. This is one of the main tourist attractions in Bangkok.
4. Ride down the rainbow waterslides at the Siam Amazing Amusement Park
Amazing Siam is probably the largest amusement park in Thailand, but still small compared to Universal Studios.
- With a couple roller coasters, the Log Flume, a double decker carousel, and some other carnival type rides
- Also has a waterpark section with many slides and a wave pool
KLOOK has the best price for the Amazing Siam Park that I’ve found for expats at 700 baht (~$20 USD) and includes a lunch buffet.
Amazing Siam is a little worn down in areas, which is not un-common in Thailand. But it’s still a fun family outing worth doing if you are living in Bangkok.
5. Jump your heart out at Bounce Inc!
This is the best place for the kids to burn off some energy!
- Lots of different trampoline areas — for little kids to adults.
- 390 baht/hour (about $11 USD).
We went to the one at Emquartier and afterwards watched a movie at the Kids Cinema right next to it.
6. Try out parkour at The Movement Playground
This ex-warehouse facility has multiple levels and different types of obstacles to overcome while you try out some fun parkour type moves.
7. Surfing at Flow House
If you’re about to go hit the high waves at Kata Beach in Phuket, you might want to spend an afternoon honing in those surfing skills at Flow House. Get the family package at a discount from Klook.
8. Watch the Dolphin Show at Safari World
Safari World is kind of like a ‘zoo’ but with lots of shows
- A drive-thru safari adventure where you will get to see giraffes and zebras up close and lions and tigers far away.
- an aviary, an aquarium, and a baby animal exhibit
- A Monkey Show, a Dolphin Show, a Sea Lion Show, a Bird Show, and a ‘Cowboy Stunt Show’
This place is a top tourist spot for families in Bangkok, so it feels very touristy and not so much an authentic Thai experience. But if you live in Bangkok, then it might be a fun day trip for your family. Regardless, I highly recommend booking Safari World Tickets at 25% Off on Klook.
9. Take a Muay Thai exercise class at Fit Fac Academy
This is such a fun, family-friendly activity to do in Bangkok and a great way for your kids to learn more about Thai culture and get some good exercise while doing a Muay Thai kickboxing activity!
10. Turn into Spiderman at the Virtual Reality Games Experience at Total VR Bangkok
With thrilling games that range from Star Wars to Knock Out Boxing to a Duck Hunting Game and much more.
Best Things to Do at the Indoor Playgrounds
1. Go tubing at Harborland
Harborland is the best of the best in terms of an indoor playground, but the price reflects that! About 600 baht/kid ($20 USD). It’s great for any age because it has multiple zones for all skill sets. It also has many locations around the city.
2. Ride down the 3 story twisty slide at Playmondo
This place is equally as good as Harborland, but it is a little smaller. However, the cost is a little cheaper too. About 270-370 baht/kid ($8-$10 USD). Has a variety of activities and play areas for kids age 1-12 with 4 locations around the city.
3. Zipline into a ball pit at Kidzoona
Kidzoona is a great indoor playground for ages 1-9 — this is currently our go-to indoor playground! There are many locations all over Thailand and mostly at shopping malls. Not too expensive for the variety of play areas provided. About 200-300 baht/kid (about $6-9 USD). My girls like the ball pit, the zip line, and the pretend play area the most.
4. Evade and shoot the dinosaurs on the Dino Ride at YoYo Land
YoYo Land is a mini-amusement park best for ages 2-12. It kind of reminds me of a state fair back home with lots of carnival style rides as well as three indoor play areas included in the low price of 180 baht/kid (about $6 USD). Did I mention it’s indoors and air-conditioned? Yayy!
5. Roam through the wooden treehouse maze at Playville
This indoor playground feels more upscale and is in the popular Thong Lor area of town. I would say it’s geared for kids age 1-8. My girls thoroughly enjoyed playing here for a couple hours.
6. Dress up like a fireman at M Play in Central Bangna
M Play is a decent play area for toddlers and young preschoolers. We like that it’s only 100 baht per kid (about $3 USD). Central Bangna is just an all-around kid-friendly mall with many different areas to keep the kids entertained.
We’ve heard good reviews from friends about these indoor playgrounds:
- BEAT Active at BITEC Bangna
- Ninja Arena
Best Kid Cafes in Bangkok and What to Do
1. Ride the pretty Merry-Go-Round at Lilliput Kids Cafe
This is our favorite go-to kids cafe that charges 200 baht/kid/hour (about $6 USD/hour), but parents can get in free if they purchase a drink or food item.
- Has a trampoline, kitchen play area, play horses to scoot around on, a dress up area, and a wooden beads digging area
- probably best for 2-8 year olds
- geared a little bit more for girls
- Right outside is a wooden playground in the Bambini Shopping Complex that’s free.
- We also usually grab dinner at Smizzle Burger right there too.
2. Climb up into the large red mushroom at Wonder Woods Kids Cafe and Co-learning Space
There is both an indoor and outdoor play area with a cafe that serves food and drinks. Our girls love this place, but it’s a little pricier at 450 baht for kids (about $13 USD) and 150 baht for adults (about $5 USD)!
3. Join the Baby Massage Class at Bumpsy Daisy Cafe
This cafe is free to get in and perfect for parents with newborn to toddler age kids. It has workshops and parent-meet-up groups all throughout the week.
4. Dig in the Wooden Bead Pit at Mari Go Round
This is a nice indoor play area with slide, soft rock climbing area, and lots of Melissa and Doug type toys. It’s probably more suited for ages 1-6 year olds. The cost is 250 baht/kid (about $7 USD) and 100 baht/adult (about $3 USD).
5. Build a wooden train track at Fairy Fox Kids Cafe
We like this cafe because it is free to get in, but mostly has toys geared for young preschool age kids. My toddler and 3 year old love this place. I like the Toffee Nut Latte and the girls like the unicorn rainbow cupcakes.
6. Snuggle with a Care Bear and enjoy a rainbow slushy
Care Bear Cafe at Mega Bangna is a super cute and colorful cafe. A perfect place to grab an ice cream or slushy after playing in the water fountains or the sand pit, climbing area.
- Babble Space
- Banana Tree Horse
- Moby Kids Cafe
- Rider Kids Cafe & Playground is like the Healthy Happy Bike Lane, but it charges a fee to enter and rent bikes.
- Upperland Kids Cafe
- Little Zoo Garden Cafe
*PLEASE NOTE : the price ranges are up-to-date as of the date of publishing this post. They may vary from season to season.
TRANSPORTATION TIP FOR BANGKOK:
Get a BTS Sky Train Pass called a ‘Rabbit Card‘.
Having this card has multiple benefits:
- Go straight to the BTS gate, tap your card, and it will automatically calculate how much the ride was based on where you exit.
- Save lots of time not needing to queue to buy individual BTS ride tickets
- You can pick up this Rabbit Card from Klook at the Suvarnabhumi Airport or at Central World (a mall in the center of the city). This makes it easy to quickly jump on the BTS Sky Train and make your way around the city with ease.
- This one from Klook is pre-loaded with 200 THB already (about $7 USD).
- If you buy yours from the BTS Station, you should pre-fill it with about 100-200 baht per day that you’ll be in Bangkok. You can top up more later, but it is quite difficult to get a refund on any amount left in the card.
- Get 1 Rabbit Card per person above 90cm (about 3 feet). Kids under 90 cm ride for free.
If you’ll be stopping at multiple BTS Sky Train stations all in one single day, it would save you money to have a BTS One Day Pass. With this card, you can go to an unlimited number of stations in one day, saving you time buying individual tickets at the long queues. This is most helpful if you’ll stop at 3+ stations in a single day. But this pass is only good for one single day and can not be ‘topped up’ like the above Rabbit Card.
Best Kid-friendly Restaurants in Bangkok and Why
1. Splash in the Shallow Swimming Pool at Baantonkla Cafe & Restaurant.
We go to this restaurant at least once a month because it’s free to enter! Whoo hoo!
- Outdoors has a water scooping area, a wooden playground, a zip line, a sandpit, and a very shallow pool with small slide
- Indoors has a soft play area with climbing area, swings and a slide.
- They have a full menu with both Thai and international choices.
2. Feed the rabbits and goats at Dubua
This place is like a big outdoor park with a lake in the middle.
- kids can feed and pet lots of farm animals, bike around or ride the pedal boats
- Lots of food stalls all around as well as an air-conditioned restaurant and cafe.
3. Climb into the Wooden Treehouse at Inn Train Restaurant
This is a full-service restaurant with a wooden outdoor playground that is good for ages 4-12 year olds.
4. Swing or Rock-climb at the Honey Bear Bistro
This is a nice restaurant in the city with high quality food options and a simple indoor and outdoor play area that is free for the kids to play. I like the Buddha and Meditteranean Bowl. The kids like the extra large homemade chocolate chip cookies!
5. Zipline at Sunny Park
Come here to feel like you’re back home barbecuing in your own back yard.
- Has a big trampoline, a zipline, a rock climbing wall, an outdoor play kitchen, and a sand pit
- We enjoyed sitting outside in the ‘camping’ chairs.
- great selection of Thai and International food options
6. Enjoy a futuristic dining experience inside a refurbished Airplane at Na-oh Restaurant
This is a bit more upscale, so children must be age 5+ to go. But how cool to have dinner inside a refurbished airplane! You can choose from the 6, 8, and 12 course meals.
7. Enjoy a Thai style shaved ice at Ban Yen
The kids will love the Thai Tea shaved ice and also that they can play dress up on their 2nd floor loft area. Then, take fun pics in front of all their hand-painted wall murals.
8. Enjoy the cheesecake in the lush garden setting at The Gardens of Dinsor Palace
The children will enjoy watching the swans, rabbits, and white peacock. For Ayvah’s birthday, we let the girls dress up like princesses and it felt like this was their castle. Such a great memory!
9. Ride the revolving observation deck at Baiyoke Sky Buffet and Observation Deck
This is a fun dinner option to take the family to have an International buffet on the 78th floor and then you have access to the revolving observation deck on the 81st floor afterwards.
10. Have a traditional English style Tea Party at T’s on 56
The lovely all-glass atrium feels like you are in a true English cottage. We have celebrated many birthdays and baby showers at this little tea house!
11. Try the interactive suki hotpot at You & I Suki Buffet
If you’ve ever been to a fondue restaurant, this is very similar! Yet sooo much cheaper!
- Cook your own food
- Pick two soup choices per table (ie chicken broth for the kids side and a more adventurous Thum Yam flavor for yours)
- The wagyu beef is top quality and the large prawn are delicious!
- Even better is that children under 120cm (about 4 feet tall) are free of charge.
12. Ride down the fireman pole at Habito Mall
This is more of a lifestyle mall with a small playground in the middle and a dozen or so restaurants. Our family personally likes:
- fresh baked scones from Baker Bricks
- Carbonara pasta from Don Pino
- American Chinese from Lucky Panda
- Sushi and Ramen Noodles from Teien (which has a small area inside for kids to color and play)
- rice bowls from Easy Health
- Nam Nueng from Muine (this is actually my favorite Vietnamese place in the city)!
Can’t you tell, we come here often!
13. Sweet Poppy’s in Nonthaburi
This is another awesome restaurant with a pretty big outdoor playground, but it’s a bit outside the city.
14. Nene Korean BBQ Buffet – 2 locations
This is another fun buffet where you grill your own food. They also have pre-cooked food options on the buffet as well.
BEST FAMILY HOTEL IN BANGKOK:
JASMINE GRAND RESIDENCE
With 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suites that have a living room, dining area, kitchenette, washing machine, etc. for only about $55-$110 USD!
The delicious buffet breakfast, the friendly reception who are ready to help you 24 hours a day in a foreign country, and the epic swimming pool with a slide, fountains, and kiddie area make this a great choice!
*ACCOMODATION TIP: If you haven’t booked a place to stay yet, be sure to read these ‘Must Read Tips’ BEFORE booking any place to stay in Bangkok.
*TRANSPORTATION TIP: Also you can buy a BTS Sky Train Pre-filled Card that makes it easy to get on and off the BTS Sky Trains with an easy tap. No need to wait in the long queues to buy individual tickets.
*MONEY TIP: Take Thai baht with you because most vendors do not take credit card. Also, beware of pick-pocketers in all the tourist areas. Simply keep your phone, wallet, backpack or purse on your front side.
*BAG TIP: This is my favorite sling bag for travel because it’s small and light, keeps my valuables up front, and can easily still hold a small travel umbrella, my sunglasses, my passport, chapstick, and mula. I have taken this sling bag with me to Thailand, USA, Japan, France, Italy — literally all around the world!
Best Park in Bangkok to Take the Littles
These are our favorite green spaces in Bangkok to get some fresh air and let the kids run wild.
1. Rent Bicycles at Rot Fai Train Park
For just 35-50 baht/day (about $1-$1.50), you can rent bicycles with or without the kids seat. They have a neat place for the kids to bike around that mimics the city of Bangkok with lined roads, red lights, stop signs, roundabouts, and even mini landmarks. Lots of normal bike trails to explore too.
2. Let the kids play on the Benchasiri Park playgrounds
This park is the most convenient in the city-center and is right off the BTS Phrom Pong Station. Then head to lunch or dinner at Emsphere Mall, which is a foodie haven!
3. Walk over the new sky walk area at Benchakitti Forest Park
The skywalk takes you to the lovely wetland area with several raised paths and bridges to meander through the ponds, greenery, flowers and water lilies. They just opened a new kids zone with several play areas too.
4. Splash in the big water fountains at Mega Park
They also have a huge concrete slide, a small playground, and a spiral tree house that goes up to some interconnecting bridges for the kids to explore.
5. Get lost in the shrubbery maze at Rama IX Park
This park is HUGE, and it’s a bit outside the city-center. The gardens here are incredible, and our girls particularly enjoy playing in the treehouse play area.
6. Spot a Komodo Dragon at Lumpini Park
Read more details about each of these parks on our blog post : Ultimate Guide to Bangkok’s Parks
FLIGHT TIP: We’ve personally had the best experience flying to Thailand with our family on Qatar Airlines and also Japan Airlines. Both were child-friendly airline options.
- Families with small children could board early
- Automatically got bulk-head seating when we traveled with an infant
- Could pre-select kid-friendly meals
- They have great entertainment options for the littles
- They had ‘grab-n-go’ snacks available throughout the whole flight
- The best part : more legroom than the other international flights for families that we’ve taken
Outdoor Things to Do in Bangkok with Kids
1. Slide down a whale tongue at Pororo Waterpark
Pororo is where our girls request to go for their birthdays!
- Get crazy wet in the splash pad
- pedal bicycle boats
- ride the rooftop lazy river with the most incredible city views
Don’t forget to buy your tickets here in advance to get a great discount for the Pororo Waterpark.
2. Feed the penguins at the Khao Keaw Open Zoo
Khao Keaw Open Zoo is technically not in Bangkok, but it is the closest actual zoo. We love getting to ride a golf cart to see all the animals in a more natural habitat. Other highlights are feeding the giraffes and watching the elephants swim.
3. Go snow tubing at Dreamworld
This is another amusement park in Bangkok that we personally like better than Amazing Siam.
- Riding the Gondola over the park
- get soaked on the Grand Canyon ride (save this one for last!)
- smash into each other on the bumper cars
- Lots of instagram worthy places for a snapshot too
- Fun fact: my husband and I did our engagement pictures here back in 2008!
Again, don’t forget to buy your tickets in advance from Klook for a great discount : Dream World Discounted Tickets from Klook
4. Run over the wooden swinging bridge at Safari Garden Playground & Cafe
This is a great outdoor, mostly wooden, playground with climbing ropes, wooden bridges, zig zag paths, a sand pit, and a rock climbing wall.
5. Hit the race track at the Impact Speed Park
Who doesn’t love some go-karting fun?
- electric go-cart track — which is suited for all ages
- gas-powered go kart track — which is fast and needs a license to drive!
- Best to go in the non-rainy months of November to May
- Track layout is changed every couple months to keep things interesting!
6. Slide down a mud slide at Pa Jeep Farm
This is a fun escape to the outdoorsy life
- where kids can catch frogs
- chase chickens
- harvest rice
- ride a water buffalo
- swoosh down a mud slide
7. Walk the netted bridge from tree to tree at the Little Forest and a Big River
This is a big outdoorsy play area with water play, a sand pit, a climbing zone, some zip-lining, and a homemade roller coaster ride. Our kids also enjoyed painting on a huge outdoor canvas. The entrance fee is 150 baht/kid (about $4.25).
8. Let your kids test out their Putt Putt skills at Top Golf
- 18 hole miniature golf course
- all lit up at night
- We went for their Halloween Party, which had a halloween themed buffet of food for the kids. So fun!
- Be sure to check out their instagram for any upcoming events.
Places I’ve heard good reviews from close friends, but these are still on our Bangkok Bucket List.
- Fantasia Lagoon Waterpark
- Ichiba Water park — a smaller water park
- Ramayana Water Park — this would actually have to be a day trip to Pattaya
- The Rabbit Water Park
- Farm de Lek
- Moori Moori Play Farm
Free Things to Do in Bangkok with Kids
1. Build a fort with XL legos at the Children’s Discovery Museum
The Children’s Museum is just a short 10 minute walk from the Mo Chit BTS Station or Chatuchak Park MRT Station. These were our favorite activities:
- the treehouse playground & climbing net
- career play zone
- the dinosaur fossil digging area
- the city planning room with miniature wooden buildings
- Save the Splash Pad for last
You can read more details on this 3 Day Itinerary of Bangkok.
2. Bike down a huge inflatable slide at Happy Healthy Bike Lane
This place has become our girls most favorite place to spend our Saturdays.
- They have two adventurous biking areas
- One for smaller kids where they can roll their balance bikes over hills, mounds and bridges.
- The older kids area is more like a BMX style pump track with exciting short trails.
- Best of all, the entrance is free and also the bikes and helmets are provided for free too.
3. Mom and dad can shop while the kids play in the IKEA Small Town
Enjoy 1 hour of free childcare while you shop at Mega Bangna or IKEA. Sometimes, we just opt for a mini-date and grab one of the best desserts in town at After You Cafe — literally just a one minute walk from the IKEA Small Town.
4. Climb up to 3 stories in the sky at the Net Playground
The Net Playground that suspends from floor 2 to floor 3 at Lasalle Avenue. It is covered, so it’s also a good thing to do in Bangkok with kids on a rainy day.
5. Duck under the water fountain arch at the Mega Bangna Mall
This is a covered water fountain play area with large swings suspended from above. There is also a sand pit with a ropes climbing area nearby. Grab a Swensens ice cream sundae for a special treat afterwards.
6. Explore the secret paths at the Quartier Water Garden
This outdoor water garden is located on the 5th-6th floor of the Emquartier Mall at the Phrom Pong BTS Station.
- an indoor garden with water features, waterfalls, and a beautiful view overlooking the Benchasiri Park
- a beautiful view of the city
- My girls loved running their fingers through the water features, hopping over the stones, and exploring the little nooks of cascading greenery.
- Kids can try out the bikes, skateboards, rollerskates, and even the trampolines at any Decathlon Store around Bangkok
- My girls also love pretending to go camping in their tent section
- This is the best place to buy affordable outdoor gear like swimsuits, backpacks, camping equipment, etc.
Best Things to Do in Bangkok on a Rainy Day
1. Be mesmerized by the LED waterfall falling from the 3 story high ceiling of the Icon Siam Mall
This is an iconic Bangkok landmark and luxury mall that is also in my Top 10 list of the Best Things to Do in Bangkok with Kids. For a comprehensive list of fun things to do with your kids on 7 different floors at Icon Siam, get this FREE Bangkok Travel Guide.
2. Touch the sting rays at the SEA Life Ocean World and Aquarium
SEA LIFE has a huge variety of marine life with vibrant fish, large sting rays, glow in the dark jelly fish, and even reef sharks from the local Andaman sea. The exhibits are both exciting for my little girls and also educational with many hands on activities and touch pools. The 3D show at the beginning is really fun to watch too. You must book your tickets in advance if you only want to visit the aquarium. Get the best deal I’ve been able to find here: Sea Life Tickets
3. Be immersed into the night sky under the large dome shaped theatre at The Science Center for Education
There are multiple buildings beside just the planetarium. They also have a small aquarium, a dinosaur exhibit, a library room, an indoor play area with pirate ship, and an insect exhibition room. It’s also very cheap at only 50 baht per person (about $1.50 USD).
4. Play an epic game of iSpy at the Museum of Contemporary Art
This museum showcases some of the best Thai style works of art in a very contemporary space.
5. Try out a game of Bowling
The bowling alleys at Blu-O are quite newly renovated and nice!
- has smaller bowling balls for the kids
- The bowling ramp makes it fun for even my little 3 year old!
- They have a few locations around the city — usually in the big malls
6. Spin and Twirl on the ice with an afternoon of Ice Skating
The Sub-zero is a super fun activity to beat the heat!
- My little girl actually requested to go ice skating for her 3rd birthday.
- The ‘seal’ = little kids can sit on it and be pushed by a parent
- The ‘penguin’ = kids can stand and push it themselves and helps with balance
- The smallest skates they have are for a 3 year old.
7. Sing your heart out with a little Karaoke time!
There’s a lot of kid-friendly karaoke places, but there is also a lot of not-so-family-friendly karaoke bars in the city. So our go-to is the Blu-o Rhythm or SF Town.
8. Glide on some Roller Skates at Rollerland or at the Roller Dome
9. Go Rock Climbing at Stonegoat, Urban Playground, or at the Climbing Society
- kid-friendly rock climbing and bouldering
- various levels
10. Test your racing skills with Go Karts at Easy Kart
This go kart track is inside RCA Plaza. The track is quite small, but it is still good fun for the whole family!
11. Play an Angry Birds golf game at the simulated driving range at Top Golf near Mega Bangna
12. Let your kids be pampered with a wash, cut, and style at the best kid-friendly hair salon I’ve ever seen!
- Kids get to sit in an airplane while getting their hair cut and styled
- They have toys and ipads to entertain the kids
- Pampered with cookies and drinks after finishing their hair treatment
- It’s a bit pricey at 400-600 baht (about $12-$20 USD)
13. Take your girls for a special treat of a mani-pedi at MILK Kids Salon
What little girl doesn’t love to feel like a princess for the day?
14. Go souvenir shopping at MBK Mall or JJ Mall
15. Shoot hoops with your favorite basketball star at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Many interactive exhibits that will entertain the whole family.
- kick a football with David Beckham
- play tennis on the Nintendo Wii next to Serena Williams
- golf with Tiger Woods.
- Dress up and dance on stage next to Michael Jackson
- The Ice Age 4D Movie is fun too!
- Def buy tickets online in advance for a discounted price
The Best Places to Visit in Thailand with this 3 Week Itinerary
Trust me — these are the best places to visit in Thailand. With a 3 week Thailand itinerary, you can experience island hopping down south, the top tourist spots in Bangkok, and the must-see attractions up north in Chiang Mai.
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The best hotels in Bangkok for families including condos and resorts that are centrally located and provide kid friendly spaces for the whole family to enjoy!
