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Privately Guided Tours
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Bangkok Full Day Tours
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Bangkok Cultural Tours
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Bangkok By Night Tours
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River Kwai / Death Rail.
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Floating Market
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Klong Tours
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Night Safari Adventure
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Rafting
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River Cruises
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Temples & Palaces
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Thai Cooking Classes
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Trekking
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Weekend Sailing
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 INFORMATION
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Fun in Amusement Parks
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Bangkok can be a rather inhospitable place for families with children, especially little ones. The heat, traffic and many other factors can make things difficult.
That doesn't mean there aren't places for families to go. There are in fact a great many places catering to families with children. Many of them are, unfortunately, on the outskirts of town, but some at least are easy to get to. Here's a sampling:
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Go ice skating at the World Trade Centre (Top floor of the World Trade Centre) (Nearest Skytrain Siam Sq.) Day entrance 130 Baht. You can even book lessons for around 500 Baht for 45 mins.Open 10.00 - 8.30pm, Mon to Fri, and 10.00 - 2.45pm and 3.30pm - 8.30pm weekends and public holidays
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Crocodile Farm
The world's largest crocodile farm, where the critters can be seen at various ages before they are processed into handbags and steaks. There are also elephants, tigers and other animals on show.
The Crocodile Farm is in Samut Prakan province which borders Bangkok on the Southeast. Most hotels will offer tours to the farm.
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Dreamworld
Small theme park far north of town. Has some thrill rides, Hollywood shows and other activities for older kids but most of the attractions are aimed at the under-10 set. The park aims for a Disneyland atmosphere with costumed staff and cartoon architecture. Due to its location nearly an hour from the city centre, it doesn't get many tourists. Their web site here!
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Dusit Zoo
Long a favorite with families in Bangkok, the zoo is centrally located in a sprawling park between the king's Bangkok residence, Chitlada Palace and the parliament house. The zoo has been drastically upgraded in recent years and is as popular as a picnic spot as it is for the animals.
The park has many food stalls with a reputation for delicious food at very low prices. Its central location makes it easy to get to.
Take the Skytrain to Victory Monument station, then grab a taxi for the short trip to the zoo. The Thai for zoo is Suan Sut. Further information about Dusit Zoo here!
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Ocean World
Siam Ocean World is located on B1 and B2 of the new elegant Siam Paragon Shopping, the world-class shopping destination, near Siam BTS Station.
Tel: (038) 382561, 380968, or 421080.
Open: Monday - Saturday 1000 - 1700, Sunday and Public Holidays 0930 - 1800.
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Siam Ocean World
Want to see Sharks get feed and dive with them. Seal shows, tropical fishes of all kind. Your journey in Siam Ocean World will take you through 7 different zones which are Weird and Wonderful, Open Ocean, Deep Reef, Rain forest, Rocky Shore, Living Ocean, and Sea Jellies. Take a trial tour here!
Telephone: +66 2687 2000 Facsimile: +66 2687 2001
Siam Ocean World is located on B1 and B2 of Siam Paragon Centre and opens daily from 09.00-22.00 hrs. Tickets cost 450 baht for adults and 280 baht for children (80-120cm in height). LOCATION: Siam Ocean World, Siam Paragon, B1-B2, 991 Rama I Road, Pathumwan. Bangkok 10110, Thailand . Map located here! (pop-up)
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Safari World
A huge drive-though safari park surrounds a central theme park with animal and stunt shows on offer. Safari World is located on the northern edge of town. They have guided tours in air conditioned coaches with English speaking guides for those without cars or wanting someone else to do the talking. Reserve the whole day for this place.
Their web site is located here!
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Siam Park
Theme park on the northeastern edge of town, not far from Safari World. The main feature here is a humongous water park with slides, wave pool and a beach. Also has a large bird park and double-decker merry go round. Suan Siam, as its known in Thai, is close enough to town to get to by taxi, although you may have a problem getting a return taxi.
Note that this place can be completely packed on weekends, with so many people cooling off in the water park that you can't figure out where they put the water. Best avoided on weekends and public holidays.
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The Mall Bangkapi
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A shopping mall might seem a strange inclusion in this section, but read on and all will become clear. The drawback to all of the above attractions is that they are largely outdoors. Even in what the locals refer to at the "cool" season it can be abominably hot out in the sun during the day.
Has an excellent selection of quality baby and children's products, strollers, car seats, furniture, clothing and toys, including a wide range of Little Tykes. Very good selection of maternity wear. Specialist shops in the extensive shopping complex outside of The Mall carry children's tables, chairs and beds.
The Mall Bangkapi has a top floor amusement park with midway games and rides for the small kids; video games and bowling for older kids; and a first class cineplex as well as a small outdoor water park if you still want to get some sun and water. Since, except for the water park, its all indoors, its easy to keep cool. Its also easy to get to and from by taxi, although it is near the edge of town
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The Childrens' Discovery Museum, opened on August 17th, 2001, is a hands-on, interactive museum which aims to help children explore their surroundings and foster their creativity. It offers activities appropriate from 6 months and up. Your tots can be firefighters in a "real" miniature fire truck, go shopping in a mini grocery store or be surrounded by a giant soap bubble - just for starters. Outside, there is a large playground as well.
This museum is one which your children will want to visit again and again. Located at Chatuchak Park.
Open 0900-1800 on weekdays, and 1000-1900 on weekends. Closed on Mondays. Web site here!
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Child-Friendly Hotels and Restaurants
Sundays are good days to have a family meal together and many hotels in Bangkok make it so much easier to really enjoy a Sunday lunch with the kids. The following eating establishments cater for children and some also offer entertainment. Book ahead and check the prices as they may vary.
Le Meridien
Food and entertainment for children. Located at 971 Ploenchit Road. Tel: 02 253 0444.
L'Opera
If you are eating in the evening go early. The children are served first. Food is good and friendly atmosphere. Located at Soi 39, Sukhumvit Road. Tel : 02 258 5606.
Royal Orchid Sheraton
Sunday Brunch with full entertainment for family gatherings, including a magic show and acrobatics show from 1130 to 1500. Located at 2 Captain Bush, Off Siphya Road. Tel : 02 266 0123.
The Bulls Head
Has good western food. Children are welcome before 1800. Located at Soi 33/1, Sukhumvit Road. Tel : 02 259 444.
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel
Great Sunday brnch with clowns and other entertainment. Next to Robinson's on 259 Sukhumvit Road. (cnr Soi 19). Tel 02 651-1000.
The Hilton Hotel
Food and entertainment for children. Located at 2 Wireless Road. Tel: 02 253 0123.
Tai-Pan Hotel at the Pan Kitchen
Food and entertainment for children. Located at 25 Sukhumvit Soi 23. Tel : 02 260 9888 or 02 260 9898.
Queen Sirikit Convention Centre Restaurant
Food and entertainment for children. Located on Ratchadaphisek Road.
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