Joanna James
As vibrant and dazzling as Bangkok is, the city does boast its fair share of appeals for all ages. Provided below are the top 10 places to check out when on holiday with your toddler.
The perfect playground for toddlers providing ease of access to a slew of three large slides, fountains and whatnot, Skippy Water Land in Thonburi must certainly be singled out when searching for leisure pastimes to keep your little ones entertained.
Thonglor's very own Root Garden is an outstanding combination of vegetable patches, a chicken coop, a comfy café and opportunities to feed the animals that live on this urban farm. Added to this, have the kids water the crops which will see them contributing towards the betterment of the environment from a very young age.
Step inside a sublime habitat where butterflies and plant life of all hues can be spotted. The Bangkok Butterfly Garden can be reached in Rod Fai Park where you and your family can seek the pleasures of the insectarium, exhibition area and activity area that merge magnificently with wildflowers and waterfalls that do their bit in adding to the charm of the Garden.
Housing over half a million square meters of verdant regions, Lumpini Park in the nation's capital will appear worthy of not just your toddler's attention but yours as well. Well-shaded paths will escort you to the two playgrounds where the kids can frolic while you and your spouse set about unpacking that trusty picnic basket. Checking into a nearby 5-star hotel in Bangkok will be the first step in enjoying time at Lumpini Park.
This indoor play space which can be found in multiple locations across Bangkok is where your kids will feel right at home! Choose from toys for various ages, a ball pit and a dedicated toddler area that will undoubtedly keep interest levels up.
Staying within the parameters of indoor play areas and playgrounds in Bangkok, factors in the possibility of calling by KiZventure Park. From a separate toddler zone to a bike track where time can be spent racing each other to the finish line, KiZventure Park also features a tube slide which is more suited for older kids.
From a 270-degree glass tunnel, penguin enclosures, a jellyfish room and so much more to feast your eyes on, Sea Life Ocean World located in the basement of Siam Paragon is your 'go to' destination for all things centred on marine life and the ocean. For sound lodging in its immediate vicinity, look up what a stay at Pathumwan Princess Hotel would entail.
Have the kiddos run riot when at the Children's Discovery Museum which brings to light a myriad of fun-based pursuits to engage in. From playing with a water jet, standing under a rain shower to exploring the 'ins and outs' of the Nature Playground, herein lies a chance to have a whale of a time which is educational at the same time.
Call by Suriwong Road for a delightful time of storytelling and themed craft at none other than the Neilson Hays Library. Once inside, you and the kids can take advantage of a wonderful reading room packed to the rafters with childhood favourites plus a baby café which serves an assortment of both Thai and Western cuisine.
Another value addition of being in Thonburi would be to reserve time for the Wat Prayoon. While tasty treats can be purchased within the compound, what is worthy of mention is the shrine's turtle pool. Thus, having arrived you may then find it hard to draw your toddler's attention once they understand that it is possible to feed the turtles that live in its waters.
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