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Bangkok sure has its rough edges for being known as a major red light district. But where ever there is a dark side there will also be a light side as well. And through some easy and careful navigation it is very easy to avoid the nefarious activities of the night that you just feel your kids are too young to see.

With that said there are many fun and educational experiences for families vacationing in Bangkok. And for those with younger kids you'll notice that Thais love to dote on children so you'll find hotel staff playing with them often or a passenger on a train smiling at them and offering them their seat.

Dream World - www.dreamworld-th.com
Ticket price: B1,000 per person; includes free entry to Snow Town, re-riding, a buffet lunch and free round trip transfer to any hotel within Bangkok.
Here is a park that is well done and created with 4 different themes. The amusement rides are here are not the type that will fulfill any adrenaline junkies addiction, but there are enough familiar rides such as bumper cars and water rides. Many of the rides are designed especially for younger children such as the ones in Dream Garden.

The live shows are also worth checking out too. There is only 1 show starting at 2:30pm from Monday to Friday. On weekends and holidays there are 2 shows starting at 2:30pm and 4:00pm.

How to get there: Dream World is not far from the old Don Muang airport. The easiest way to get there is through the special tour package. Visit their website for more details. The park opens from 10am to 5pm daily and until 7pm on holidays.

Wonder World Fun Park - Amusement park popularity is increasing over the years throughout Asia and Wonder World Fun Park is answering the call to build the best thrill rides in Southeast Asia. Still it may not top the thrill factor of Western thrill ride seekers but it's good enough to wet their appetite.

Ticket Price: B50 Kids | B100 Adults
Bangkok's oldest and only zoo is home to many familiar foreign and indigenous animals, all right in the old district of the city. The zoos goals and purpose is to provide education for conservation as well as breeding animals to be returned to nature where they belong. It's often not crowded though so it's very easy to get a good view of your favorite animals.

Address: Ratchawith Road and Rama V Road | Daily 8am - 6pm
Getting there: It is best to get here by taxi. Have someone at your hotel write down your destination. Since the Dusit Palace is close to the Bangkok Zoo it is a good idea to combine both visits.

There are truly many things to do inside Bangkok's major malls such as Siam Paragon and Central World. Every weekend there is usually an exhibition geared towards children's interest. Some are permanent like ice skating rinks and bowling alleys.

How about a movie? Bangkok's theater's are complete with the latest box office hits. Western movies are shown in English language. And if you're worried about the price of a ticket, relax. An adult ticket is around $8 USD. And concession stand snacks are very affordable too.