Just For The Kids

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Bangkok

Dream World

A classic entertainment park. A full and fun-filled day out for all the children. Plenty of amusements and attractions for children of all ages. Attractions include Bumping Cars, Roller Coaster, Viking Boat, Supersplash and White Rapids rides. There is also parade of Cartoon Characters. In addition there is a Go-Kart track. Snow Land is not included in the ticket price but it is still a very popular attraction.

http://www.dreamworld-th.com/english/index.php
http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_Dream_World.asp
http://www.bangkok.com/kids/fun-amusement-parks.html#dream-world

Just 10 minutes North of Don Muang Airport

Safari World

Bangkok's animal and leisure park. Highly recommended as a full day out for all the family.

The attractions include a Marine Park including Dolphin Show, Jungle Cruise, Safari Park and Bird Show. You can drive your car through the park or take one of the Safari buses. 7 shows daily.

Thai and International food is available from the 2 buffet restaurants and two fast foods restaurants. Wagons service drinks, ice-creams and snacks are available along the routes.

Safari World is open daily 9am to 5pm

Km.9 Ram Indra Road, Minburi (15 minutes from the airport)

http://safariworld.com

Dusit Zoo

With more than 300 types of mammals and 800 birds the Bangkok Zoo makes an interesting day trip. Komodo Dragons are on display . There are several animal rides and feeding shows.

Situated between Vinanmek and the Chitlada Palace.

Open Daily from 8am to 6pm
BST Skytrain Station: Victory Monument
71 Rama 5 Rd. Dusit, Bangkok 10300
http://www.into-asia.com/bangkok/districts/dusit.php

Bangkok Doll Factory & Museum An interesting collection of Traditional and Thai Dolls, both modern and antique are on display. Dolls are also available for purchase.

Open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, except Public Holidays

Soi Ratchataphan (Soi Mo Leng)
off Ratchaprarop Road
Pratunam, Bangkok

Butterfly and Insectariums

Situated in the Vachirabenjatas Park (Railway Park) area.

http://www.tourismthailand.org/destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=1&typeid=7

http://community.webshots.com/album/272819964UkOBkY

Children's Discovery Museum

Opened in 2001 the Children's Discover Museum offers plenty of Interactive displays and exhibits for all ages. Situated near Chatuchak Market the aim of the Museum is to give children the opportunity to learn about their surroundings.

In addition to displays there are outdoor activities and a children's playground. Open from 9am to 6pm weekdays and 10am to 7pm on weekends.

BST Skytrain: Mo Chit

http://www.thailandguidebook.com/childrensmuseum.html

Neilson Hays Library

Special programmes are laid on for children throughout the year and there is a Children's Section in the Library

At 10:30 on Saturdays there is a story telling event for children aged between 3-6 years of age.

Open Tuesday - Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Neilson Hays Library
195 Suriewongse Road
Bangkok
Tel: 02 233 1731

http://neilsonhayslibrary.com/children.htm

Planetarium and Science Museum

An educational attraction featuring various branches of science and astronomy, The Planetarium has permanent exhibitions on 4 floors, including one of the Solar System. There is also a section on Dinosaurs.

Open 9am to 4pm

Next to Ekkamai Bus Terminal
Sukhumvit, Bangkok.

http://www.bangkoktourist.com/places_science-museum-and-planetarium.php

Pattaya

Pattaya Park

A waterpark venue situated close to the beach in Pattaya/Jomtien area. Children love the Giant Water Slides!

A revolving restaurant is located at the top of the building. On the 52nd floor.

http://www.pattayapark.com

Under Water World

Underwater World Pattaya situated on South Pattaya is the largest and most modern ocean aquarium in Asia with a 100-metre-long acrylic pedestrian tunnel. This new attraction features exotic marine and freshwater fish displays, providing every visitor the unique experience of viewing the creatures from the deep through crystal clear water.

Located just 200 meters south of Tesco Lotus in South Pattaya, the new theme park covers a total area of 12-rai (4,000 square meters of land) and is housed in a structure similar to a large circus tent. The aquarium currently houses over 4,000 marine animals, comprising more than 200 different species from the region as well as some rare creatures from overseas. They all are in the ecosystem of underwater world.

Sukhumvit Rd Pattaya

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Zoo

Established in 1974. If you are in Chiang Mai for a few days, the Zoo is a must. An opportunity to see a wide variety of species. In 2003 China gave Thailand two Giant Pandas. The Pandas will reside at the Zoo for 10 years.