Catelin Forbes
Bangkok certainly is an exotic destination where both kids and adults alike are entertained and fascinated. But did you know the city specialises in a range of utterly fun kids activities.
Another fabulous reason for spending your family holiday in Sukhumvit Bangkok is Snowtown also located at the Gateway Mall. It is a themed village that occupies the Gateway Mall; complete with 30-40cms of artificial snow the place boasts a Japanese restaurant and stores; together with a miniature slope and skis for hire.
The Funarium is an indoor playground for very young children. The exterior is quite misleading and looks like a warehouse but stepping into the play centre you are quite overwhelmed at the level of entertainment and safety offered to children. At the entrance of course are childproof gates to keep the little ones safely inside while sand and water areas, soft toy play stations, climbing gyms and arts and crafts corners promise to keep the little tykes occupied. The fully air conditioned 2,000sqmts is also home to a cafeteria should your little kids develop a case of the munchies.
Kidzania is an innovative modern take on unique kiddie's entertainment. It is in keeping with the 'edutainment' theme that is all the rage in Bangkok. Belonging to an international chain this particular franchise has branches in 18 locations across the world. Encompassed within European style towns the mini town is unique in the sense it offers kids a hands on experience to savour everyday realities. For instance there's a fire station that responds to a mock fire, manned by children while the replica of a Boeing 737 offers would be pilots a chance to experience a simulated flight. Kidzania is located within the Paragon shopping mall and is ideal for enjoying some retail therapy while your kids are occupied.
This is a premier play area that offers unique experiences and loads of fun. It is easily accessible from any well located hotel in Bangkok city as Imaginia Playland is based at the Emporium Mall. Learning through the art of play is the main concept there where kids while having loads of fun are encouraged to experience the dynamics of literature, art, music, strategic thinking and technology – all while hard at play. The place is recommended for toddlers as well as children up to 15 years. If you are travelling with the family consider accommodation at a very well placed hotel in Bangkok. Choose one that is close to the shopping malls and stalls as well as restaurants and street food stalls.
An appealing attraction to both adults and kids the Kidzoona play area at Molly Fantasy occupies the 5th floor of the vibrant Gateway Ekkamai Shopping Mall. Located in the popular touristy district of Sukhumvit this play zone is complete with a very pink merry go round, cushioned play areas and loads of tricycles and trucks to zoom about in. And if you are in Bangkok on a family holiday, guaranteed to thrill in all factors is the Sukhumvit area; home to the Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18, budget shopping destinations, huge open air markets and the most famous street food precincts in Bangkok.
