Bangkok for kids:
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Safari World:
www.safariworld.com
Open 9am to 4.30pm daily
Safari terrace
Marine park
Spy war zone
Orang-utan Boxing
Hollywood cowboy stunts
Dolphin, bird, and sea lion shows
Children's Discovery Museum:
www.bkkchildrenmuseum.com
Open 9am to 5pm Tue-Fri, 10am to 6pm Sat & Sun
They can also learn about life underground and watch a puppet show.
Dusit Zoo:
Open 8am to 6pm daily
It contains all the big mammals, lots of slithery reptiles and birds. A kids'playground, elephant rides, and pedalos on the lake.
Bangkok Planetarium:
www.bangkokplanetarium.com
Open 9am to 4.30pm Tue to Sun
Siam Park:
www.siamparkcity.com
Open 10am to 7pm daily
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located in the outskirts of the city
a water park, amusement park, and themed attraction rolled into oneWater Park: a speed slide, a super spiral, a wave pool
Amusement Park: mini carousel, a swan boat, adventure safari
Themed Park: Jurassic adventure, miniature train
Dream World:
Open 10am to 5pm Mon to Fri, 10am to 7pm Sat & Sun
This amusement park has four main areas: Dream World Plaza
Dream GardenFantasy Land
Adventure Land
Siam Ocean World:
www.siamoceanworld.co.th
Open 9am to 10 pm daily
It occupies almost the entire basement of Siam Paragon
Divided into 7 zones which include Deep Reef, Living Ocean, Rocky Shore
Attractions include glass bottom boat rides, a chance to dive with sharks, penguin and shark feeding sessions, Magical Mermaid Show
Siam Discovery Centre:
It has a branch of the Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
Other Places to Check out:
Chatuchak Weekend Market - one of the world's largest market
Suan Lum Night Bazaar
Wat Pho - the country's oldest and largest temple, which houses the massive Reclining Buddha
Wat Phra Waew - the temple of the sacred Emerald Buddha (and the Royal Palace next door)
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Chinatown
Megamalls - MBK Center (Mah Boon Krong) (near Chulalongkorn University)
- Siam Paragon
- Siam Square
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Jim Thomson's house - A showcase of Thailand's rich cultural heritage in its collection of artefacts, paintings and furniture
Sirocco at The Dome - on Silom Road - the highest open-air restaurant in the world
Baiyoke Tower - the tallest building in Bangkok (with about 84 floors, it includes a shopping centre, a hotel, many restaurants and bars, a swimming pool, and an indoor driving range). It has an observatory on the 77th floor, and a 360 degree revolving observation deck on the 84th, which takes 5 minutes to do a complete round.
Eat:
Kuay Tiew Nam - Thai Noodle Soup served with meat or seafood
Khao Pad - Thai fried rice, served with pork, chicken, shrimps or crabmeat (add a little lime, fish sauce and chilli peppers)
Popia - Fried Spring rolls, served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce
Pad Thai - Fried noodles with shrimps, tofu, bean sprouts, onions, egg (add your own fish sauce, ground peanuts, sugar, chilli powder and lime to taste)
Tom Yam Goong - Thailand's national soup. lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves and galangal ginger added to a hot shrimp and mushroom soup
Pad See Yu - noodles stir fried with slices of a green leafy vegetable called "pak kana" and either park or chicken
Satay - grilled pork or chicken bits on little bamboo skewers served with thick peanut sauce and cucumber
Kai Hor Bai Toey - bite-size pieces of chicken are marinated in spices and herbs, and wrapped in little bundles using pandan leaves
Tom Kha Kai - chicken cooked slowly in thick coconut milk, galangal ginger and lemongrass (it is a soup served with steamed rice)
Kai Met Ma Muang - Stir-fried chicken and fresh cashew nuts, it is slightly sweet and spicy
Som Tam - a spicy green papaya salad (serve with grilled chicken and sticky rice)
Rad Na - a thick brown sauce cooked with pork, chicken or beef and some green leaves. It is poured hot over the rice noodle
Phad Kra Pao - chopped beef, chicken or pork with loads of fresh Thai basil
Mango with Sticky Rice - the best dessert in the world - juicy ripe mango slices served with steamed sticky rice, topped with a thick coconut sauce
Tab Tim Krob - little red gems floating in the middle of shaved ice, coconut milk and syrup
Khanom Chan - Multi-layered squares which are usually green and white, made of tapioca flour, coconut and sugar
Ta-ko - little banana-leaf cups filled with a white topping (the main ingr
When to go:
November to February are the months to visit if you want sunny, warm, clear days and breezy nights.
February to May is the hot season, and it can go as high as 40 degree C.
May to October is the rainy season, with severe downpours.
Our Travel Plans:
5 Dec is HM The King's Birthday - head to Ratchadamnoen Rd and Sanam Luang for the celebrations, although firework displays can be seen throughout the city.
Pathumwan:
Baiyoke II Tower (Baiyoke Sky Hotel):
(The Baiyoke tower is the highest building in Thailand where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Bangkok and beyond the metropolis, up to the Gulf of Thailand. Maps, computerized multimedia kiosks and coin-activated telescopes help you identify what is laying 250 meters down below your feet. On the 77th floor there is the observation deck. An extra option to the observation deck is the revolving view point at the 84th floor from where you have a marvelous view over the city and you can even see as far as the Gulf of Thailand. You can buy a ticket for the restaurant which includes dinner and a view or if you just want to enjoy the view you can just buy a ticket for the observation deck; Admission Fee Hours Price 10:00 - 18:00 300 THB 18:00 - 22.30 400 THB)
(The highest floating market in Thailand, reflects the beauty of those Siamese bygone days and their simple and easy lives along the canal lines, the place is flocked by a long way of more than 100 of Thai and international dishes displayed on boats and the trendy nostalgia photo corners. *Inclusive of buffet, entry to the Observation Deck on 77th and Revolving View Point on 84th floors. Phone (+66) 2656-3939)
(Dinner: Adult 560 Baht, Child 400 Baht) (Above rates not applicable for festive days; Loy Kratong, Father day 05 Dec,Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year Eve and Valentine Day.)(International Buffet Dinner: 18:00 – 22:00 hrs.)
Siam Paragon:
Siam Ocean World (Basement floor)
Paragon Food Hall (ground floor)Kidzania, IMAX Theatre (5th floor) Central World:  Ice Skating Rink (Floor 2) (B2S The Rink Ice Arena)(1030h-1200h, 1230h-1400h, 1430h-1600h, 1630h-1800h, 1830h-2000h, 2030h-2200h)(Admission per session including skates rental: 250 Baht) Toys R Us (Level 6) Central Food Hall, Flavour Food Court (Level 7) Siam Discovery and Siam Center:   Madam Tussaud's (6th floor) |
Siam Square:
Platinum Fashion Mall:
Pratunam Market:
Chatuchak Weekend Market: - Take the BTS from Ratchathewi (N1) or Phaya Thai (N2) to Mo Chit (N8)
** This trip was cancelled due to political crisis in November to December 2013 **