Children's activities in Bangkok
AMUSEMENT
PARKS These are always favourites with the kids and Bangkok
has a number of such establishments. From the see the whole city
or country in an hour’ type, to those with cascading water-slides
and the like. One of the more popular of these is the Siam
Park, telephone: 5170075 which has a number of pools , water slides
and a wave pool. It costs around 200 Baht for adults and 100 Baht
for children. Catch a number 26 or 27 bus from the Victory Monument
or bus number 60 from the Democracy Monument or get a taxi to take
you the 10 km outside Bangkok city to the park itself.
ANCIENT
CITY and CROCODILE FARM Although not actually in Bangkok but
rather located in Samut Prakan Province which is close by, you will
discover these popular attractions. The only crocodile farm located
close to the city is one on the Old Sukhumwit Road in Samutprakan,
that has a regular shows, lots of crocodiles and a tiger that you
can take your photo with as well as other animals.
BANGKOK
DOLL MUSEUM Located on Soi Ratchataphan , off Ratchaprarop Road,
this museum exhibits dolls from many countries including Thai dolls
in both classical and tribal costumes. It is open from Monday to
Saturday from 8.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.. Call 245 3008 for more
information.
BOAT/CANAL
TRIPS Bangkok’s water highways are a fun way to explore
the city no matter what your ages are. There are various trips offered
along its many meandering waterways. You can choose to do a quick
trip lasting an hour or more or join in on a longer trip on something
like the Mekhala River Cruise which takes in much of the waterway
history, visiting palaces and ancient wats en-route.
CHATUCHAK
PARK Situated next to the better-known Chatuchak Weekend
Market on Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak Park is a nicely landscaped
park and is considered one of the major parks of Bangkok. This is
a nice spot for relaxing after an exhausting shopping at the market
and like Lumpini park, boats can be rented to paddle around the
waterway.
DREAM
WORLD Bangkok's newest and largest amusement park, the most
popular ride is the "Big Splash" water flume, supposedly
the largest in the world. Dream World's rides are the most technologically
advanced in the entertainment industry in Thailand, while its Dinotopia
exhibit takes visitors back 150 million to the Jurassic era when
dinosaurs ruled the earth.
LUMPHINI
PARK If you are stuck in Bangkok and want to relax, close to
amenities but ‘away from it all’ then Lumphini Park is
the place to go. It has an artificial lake in its centre and one
can hire paddle-boats at a rate of around 20 Baht an hour or simply
meander through the wonderful greenery along well laid paths or
lie back and relax on the well tended lawns. There are areas to
picnic, a jogging track, a snack bar and in the windier months it’s
a popular place for kite flying.
MUSEUM
Within the walking distance of the Grand Palace is one of the largest
and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. Bangkok’s
National Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts found in all
parts of the country ranging from Neolithic times, Sukhothai, Ayuttthaya
to Bangkok period. The complex, begun in 1782, consists of
several old, beautiful buildings of colourful Thai architectural
design. The museum is open everyday, except Mondays, Tuesdays, and
annual holidays, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Admission is
40 Baht.
PLANETARIUM
Located next to the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) on Sukhumvit Road,
this is an exhibition center on a variety of scientific knowledge
including astronomy, communication technology, and biology. Visitors
can also enjoy seeing an interesting aquarium, a computer world,
a planetarium, as well as other devices created for fun and education.
It is open daily except Mondays and public holidays from 8.30 a.m.
to 4.30 p.m. Admission fee is 30 Baht for adults and 15 Baht for
children.
RARE
STONE MUSEUM The museum features a fascinating display of over
ten thousand unique pieces of rare stones from Thailand and various
countries around the world. Among the items are precious stones,
fossils, mineral crystal objects, stalactites, etc. The museum is
located at 1048-1054 New Road, Bangrak and is open daily from 8.00
a.m.-5.00 p.m.. Admission fee is 100 Baht. Telephone: 2365666.
SCIENCE
MUSEUM The Science Museum is part of the National Science Museum's
project which aims to be recognized as one of Asia's leading science
and technology museums. The six exhibition floors of the museum
are each devoted to different aspects of science and technology
including the traditional Thai technology. Visitors are encouraged
to touch, to try things for themselves and to have fun with the
exhibits in line with the 'Hands-on' concept. The museum is located
at the Technopolis, Khlong 5, Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road. Open Tuesday-Sunday,
9.30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is 20 Baht for children and 50 Baht for
adults. Tel: 5774172-8 To get there, one can take the air-conditioned
bus no. 1155 from Rangsit Market or Future Park Shopping Centre.
SNAKE
FARM The most informative snake farm in Bangkok is that of the
Thai Red Cross Research Institute open from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 pm.
Monday to Friday and till noon on Saturday and Sunday, they not
only show one how they extract the snake venom but also put on an
informative slide show as well. Feeding time is 3 p.m. and admission
is 70 Baht. Located on th Rama IV near Th Henri Dunant, it’s
a worthwhile spot to visit. Give them a call on 2520161.
SAFARI
WORLD One of the largest open zoos in the world the park also
houses a marine park. Residing inside its protective boundaries
are both African and Asian animals including rare white pandas.
Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. admission is 290 Baht for adults and
185 Baht for children (children 3 – 12 years get free entry).
Catch the number 26 bus from the Victory Monument to the suburb
of Miniburi then take a songtaew from there to the park.
ZOO
Originally a private botanical garden for Rama V, the Dusit Zoo
is now one of the premier zoological facilities in South-east Asia.
Entry is 20 Baht for adults and a mere 5 Baht for children. Small
circuses perform on weekends and public holidays between 11 a.m.
and 2 p.m. Buses to catch there are numbers 10, 18 or 28. All go
past the main entrance off Th Ratwithi, where the zoo is situated.
Please
note that some of the above quoted prices and opening times are
subject to change and the above should be used as a guide ONLY
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