Bangkok has something for every breed of child, be they bookworm, games arcade aficionado or the full-of-energy kind. Here is just as much fun and adventure to be had for little people, and the possibilities are endless. From exploring delicate butterflies and a fascinating underwater life, to an exciting boat trip on the Chao Phraya River and lots of shrieks at a water park. And if you can take a moment between working your way down this top-ten list to vote for your favourite, we’ll be very thankful.
A fun place for parents to take their budding little professors. Learning here is a full-on interactive pursuit, where the participant can actually enter each exhibit to investigate its workings. Kids are encouraged to touch, test, ask questions and explore.
Get nose to nose with the fascinating underwater creatures only separated from you by glass, or dare even to dive among sharks! Among the startling array of luminous fishes, behold Oriental Small Clawed Otters, fascinating Weedy Seadragons and freaky Moon Jellies. Fun and informative interactive features keep anyone interested for hours.
Kids are at their happiest when they can splash, wade, dive and ride down slippery slides freely. Parents can do some relaxing in the shade or join in on the fun. There are exciting rides and pools for all kind of water babies. Siam Water Park and Leoland are Bangkok�s coolest places to get wet.
Here's another cool (literally!) excuse to escape from the heat. Bangkok has several great ice rinks - one even that is Olympic-sized. If you're a bit wobbly on skates, take a lesson. If you can glide on the ice like a pro, you're in for great fun!
The 21st Century kid is one who knows reality from fantasy, yet still loves to blur the lines. The world-class IMAX theatres in Bangkok are a really popular outing for both adults and kids. What a nice way to hide from the heat and a perfect end to a day spent on your feet.
Bangkok is a kid-friendly city in many ways. Indoor playgrounds, found at most malls, are a reliable place to drop off your little ones while you go shopping. These places vary from noisy entertainment arcades to the absorbing edutainment outfits which resemble a new age library.
Dusit Park & Zoo is a full day out. The grounds make for lovely walking and picnicking too. There are about 800 birds, 300 mammals and 200 reptiles, including tigers, lions, hippos, elephants, alligators and ostriches. Train tours, paddle boats and mini go-karts are some of the fun modes of getting about.
What can be more of an adventure than travelling by boat, looking out at glittering temples and palaces and sailing right through vibrant life along the waterways? Visually stimulating, cooling and calming, a boat trip can be a relaxing way to let Bangkok's mystique just wash over you. The combination of boat and water is always a winner with kids.
Bowling alleys are on the top floor of most malls. A good way to stay active and light-hearted, bowling is a fun and family-friendly way to spend a rainy day or evening out. Or kids can do the hanging out without the elders and meet some of their contemporaries in a fun environment.
Situated in a garden between two sprawling parks, this spacious enclosure offers a space where you can get up close to some 500 species of butterflies. The surrounding grounds are picturesque, and you can actually get lost here! If a day out picnicking and bicycling is your idea of a time well spent, then this is perfect.
