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.comTicket 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 andrenaline 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.