Things For Kids To Do In Bangkok

Bangkok has loads of children’s activities – more than anywhere else in Thailand, most probably. From ‘edutainment’ venues for kids to learn while they play, to exciting theme parks, games arcades and exciting outdoor attractions, there is something for every type of child. You can even surf in Bangkok! Truly, there is just as much fun and adventure to be had for the little ones as for mom and dad, and the possibilities are endless.This list details the best things for children to do in Bangkok, with a handy age range so you can find which ideas are suitable. If you like the look of any particular activity, click to find more details. Check out what the big city has in the way of kids activities below.

Kidzania:-Kidzania is the very latest and, without a doubt, most innovative addition to the 'edutainment' scene in Bangkok. This is unlike anything we have seen before and the level of fun has been raised to a brand new level. Kidzania, originally a Mexican company, has been opening family entertainment centers since 1999 in Santa Fe, then in 18 additional locations around the world. At first this appears to be another cute mini-town with pretty European style houses below painted skies - which it is. But beyond the extremely well executed craftsmanship, a much deeper level of education is brought to the kids.

Bounce Bangkok:-Bounce Inc. Bangkok is an action-packed trampoline park and climbing centre located on the top floor of The Street shopping mall on Ratchada. The huge space is a delight of children and teens and is open to everyone aged three and older (young children require adult supervision). With 5,600 sq. m of space to play in, there are trampolines of all kinds: some have padded walls so you can practice your Park Coeur flips and jumps, others are slanted at a 45 degree angle, others land into a crash mat so you can attempt crazy tricks without even the slightest worry of getting hurt, and there is also a section with basketball nets so you can slam dunk for some impressive photos. Bounce Bangkok runs on an hourly basis, so make sure you are ready to enter the action right on the hour. The brightly coloured activity hall is amazing fun, but one of the things surprised us – trampolining is an incredible workout! The lungs and legs will be tested, but it’s so much fun you probably won’t realise until the hour is over (or when you attempt to walk up a flight of stairs the next day). Each section is looked after by staff who can advise you on how to improve your skills, but even first-timers will find themselves bouncing high into the air straight away.

Ice Skating:-A classic children’s activity that is available in several locations throughout Bangkok is ice skating. Bangkok has several great ice rinks - one even that is Olympic-sized. If you're a bit wobbly on skates, you can opt to take a lesson or even use one of the penguin-shaped stabilisers that help beginners keep their balance.

Lazer Game:-Laser games in Bangkok have been few and far between in recent years so when Lazgam opened we were happy to have a family friendly, all-weather activity to try. Games last 15 minutes and really get the heart racing. Located on the fifth floor of the Holiday Inn Sukhumvit, Lazgam Bangkok is spread out across two floors within a maze of walls and partitions. There are several types of game to play but the most common are Teams, red vs blue, or Solo Play, which means every man for himself. Other game types include Alien Invasion when one player starts as the alien and has to shoot people to turn them into aliens too. Lazgam Bangkok is open to anyone aged 7 and over.

Funarium:-If you want a guaranteed hit for the small children in your family, then Funarium Indoor Playground in Bangkok is the place to go. This large entertainment area may look like a warehouse from outside, but inside you will you will find 2,000 m2 of activities, with a large climbing structure, little kids soft play area, sand and water area as well as an arts and craft centre and baking station.

Children's Discovery Museum:-The Children’s Discovery Museum Bangkok offers a wealth of fun and educational activities to keep the kids occupied for a whole day, such as digging up dinosaur bones in the archaeological site and creating giant bubbles from inside them! The museum encourages a hands-on approach to learning; with interactive displays it calls a 'discovery learning process'.

Flight Simulator:-A simulation flight is an extra-special gift for young children who dream of being pilots. The experience feels so realistic that the cockpit in Bangkok has even been used in films and TV shows, which makes it too challenging for very young children, but there is a trusty co-pilot sitting alongside you throughout to lend a helping hand.

Snow Town:-Snow Town Bangkok is an indoor themed village and play area with 30-40 cm of artificial snow located in Gateway Ekkamai shopping mall. Inside the air conditioned hall there is a Main Street with Japanese restaurants, shops and a playground. There is also a modest slope with sleighs and skis for rent so you can recreate the sensation of being high up in the mountains of Hokkaido.

Wakeboarding at Taco Lake:-Whether you’re a complete novice or consider yourself to be the next Tony Hawk on water, wakeboarding in Bangkok is an awesome way to escape the hustle of the city whilst having about as much fun as you can in the capital for less than 500 baht. If the thought of wakeboarding seems daunting, you could try a few rounds on the kneeboard first which is also loads of fun!

Dinosaur Planet:-Dinosaur Planet Bangkok is a theme park dedicated to prehistoric beasts, from the snarling T-rex to packs of Velociraptors. The amusement park is located in the Phrom Phong area of Sukhumvit and features up to 200 life size models of popular dinosaurs. It’s quite a compact space with a couple of exhibits and a central Ferris wheel.

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