Where to go to Thailand for a family vacation?
Different regions of the kingdom offer a wide range of entertainment: from beach holidays to sightseeing trips. The mild climate, developed infrastructure, clean beaches, an abundance of vegetables and fruits attract tourists from everywhere. The kindness of Thais is also manifested in their attitude towards young children. The maintenance staff usually pays a lot of attention to them.
Wherever you want to go in Thailand, it’s easy to arrange. Domestic flights from Bangkok, the center of the kingdom, are carried out to all regions quickly and conveniently. Traveling by rail will also give you a lot of impressions.
Let’s talk about the most attractive destinations for family holidays in Thailand.
Pattaya
In the resort you can find peaceful areas, good beaches and comfortable family hotels. If you are looking for rental housing in Pattaya, then contact us. This option is especially suitable for those who arrive in Thailand for a long time or prefer to have their own kitchen at hand. We will find accommodation for you with all amenities — washing machine, microwave, large refrigerator, swimming pool, etc. We offer options with the closest possible location to the beach and retail outlets.
Pattaya is located in the south-east of Thailand, in the province of Chonburi. It is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand of the Pacific Ocean. The geographical location has endowed the resort town with a sub equatorial climate. There are no extreme temperature peaks and prolonged downpours. In addition, the bay protects Pattaya from too high waves. More than 5 million people spend their holidays here every year.
When to go to Pattaya?
For lovers of measured beach and active sightseeing activities, the most favorable time for a trip is the end of autumn (November) and mid—spring (April). The amount of precipitation decreases and the maximum comfortable air and water temperature is set. The sky is almost always cloudless.
Even during the rainy season, especially in July and August, Pattaya may experience the same weather as during the dry season. Precipitation falls mainly at night, giving life-giving coolness. But the humidity is still much higher than in the dry season.
Where to stay?
In the central part of Pattaya, there is a developed tourist infrastructure, a lot of entertainment, inexpensive songteos or tuk-tuks walk along the main streets. It is believed that the sea is not particularly suitable for holidays with children here, but from the pier you can take a ferry to the islands with good beaches. For a family vacation, we recommend considering the southern and northern outskirts of the resort.
Pattaya offers a large selection of family-run hotels. Some of them have small attractions and water parks. In most hotels, the list of services includes an extra baby bed and babysitting services.
For those who go on vacation with a large family and want to have minimal contact with other tourists, a good option is to rent a house in Pattaya. The territories of many residential complexes are equipped with a swimming pool and a recreation area, parking and laundry facilities are provided.
Family-friendly entertainment in Pattaya
The resort offers a large selection of water parks, aquariums, dolphinariums, zoos, some of which are considered the best in all of Asia. In addition, something new opens here every year. Children will definitely enjoy riding an elephant, petting a tiger cub or feeding squirrels at Dongtan Beach. Three water parks that will be interesting for both children and parents:
Ramayana Water Park
There is entertainment for all ages. Food and drinks cannot be brought to the territory. You will have to hand over everything at the entrance, and take it back at the exit. You can have a snack in several cafes, and there is also a restaurant.
They give out bracelets that indicate height and weight. There is a whole mini-water town for kids 4-6 years old.
In the water park, you can use the photo and video option for free. To take pictures, the employee must scan the QR code on the bracelet. Before leaving, you need to send photos and videos to your e-mail via a special machine. To return the remaining money on the bracelet, you need to contact the store at the entrance.
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse
A themed water park, which is based on the films of the Columbia Pictures film studio. Its territory is 16 hectares. There are such zones as "Jumanji", "Zombieland", "Monsters on vacation", "Ghostbusters". Both children and adults will appreciate all kinds of shows, foam parties. Surfers will appreciate the artificial wave. There is a cinema hall in the open air. On the territory of the park you will find a variety of eateries and restaurants for every taste.
Pattaya park
It is located in Jomtien and occupies a small territory. There are no extreme slides here, so it is suitable for families with children. In addition, you can visit the Pattaya Park Tower, which has a restaurant and an observation deck with stunning views of the city and the bay.
Amusement parks will also help to keep the whole family occupied for the whole day:
Mini Siam
In a couple of hours, you can visit many countries of the world and get acquainted with miniature copies of famous architectural structures, including the Tower Bridge and Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, the Parthenon Temple, the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, the Pyramid of Cheops, St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow and the Volgograd Victory Memorial.
Great & Grand Sweet Destination
The themed dessert park is great for visiting with children. A huge selection of various delicious and beautiful treats awaits the sweet tooth. The attractions are also made in the form of desserts.
Lost World Adventure Land
There is a comfortable recreation area for adults, which allows you to watch the children play. Here a child can try himself as an archaeologist, chef, policeman or firefighter. Young guests are invited to attend theatrical performances, a 7D children's cinema and a giant soft Lego set. A wide range of beach and water sports are offered.
Legend Siam
A cultural theme park that offers to get acquainted with the traditions and spiritual life of the local population. There are guided tours twice a day. Here you will see the monument to Lord Indra on the Airavata elephant, appreciate the grandeur of the Ayutthaya kingdom, houses in the style of ancient architecture and walk through the mirror maze "Black Magic". There are a huge number of statues of deities, models of ancient temples, a Ferris wheel and a market on the river, where products from 77 provinces of Thailand are sold. It is proposed to look at the legendary royal elephants and ancient rituals with their participation, the reconstruction of the Bang Rachan battle and the statue of the snake Sri Pathumma the Nakini Queen.
Family-friendly attractions
The Sanctuary of Truth
The place is included in the list of "Wonders of Thailand". Everything here is built of pure wood, and every corner is painted with artistic carvings. Due to the complexity of the architecture, it is still not finished. Each sculpture presented here is a reflection of ancient knowledge and Eastern philosophy.
The ticket price includes a show that includes dancing and sword fighting. You can also taste national dishes, visit Thai massage, shoot arrows, ride elephants, horses (not to be confused with riding a carriage with a cab), as well as a boat and ATV.
Nong Nooch Tropical Park
An ideal place for walking with the whole family. There are many strange plants, sculptures and monuments on an area of 300 hectares. Here you can ride an elephant, feed the fish in the lake.
Children will appreciate the themed area with realistic dinosaurs, and adults can arrange a romantic walk through the Italian and French Gardens. To see more than a hundred species of exotic plants, visit the bonsai Garden, Stonehenge, butterfly garden, stones, and Bromeliad garden. Be sure to take a look at the orchid garden, the European garden, the mammoth garden, flamingos, the waterfall garden and the garden of four towers, where buildings corresponding to the architectural styles of Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia are presented
Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi
For holidays with children in Phuket, choose beaches such as Patong, Karon, Surin, Kamala, Nai Harn, Knighton. They are distinguished by a more gentle entrance to the sea and the accessibility of retail outlets.
It is convenient for the whole family to buy an excursion program, lasting from 1-8 hours. For example, it may include a visit to the contact tiger zoo, elephant sanctuary, and the surroundings of Big Buddha. Also among the popular children's entertainment are Dino Park, the Nemo Dolphinarium, the Flying Hanuman cable car surrounded by picturesque jungles, the Splash Jungle Water Park with several themed areas, Phuket Aquarium, the Ghostinium animatronics Museum.
Koh Samui is a secluded island with coconut palm plantations, white sandy beaches, clean and warm sea and many hotels, villas, guesthouses for every taste. Children come here mainly to sunbathe and swim. And you can only get here with transfers.
Families with young children often choose Bophut beach. It has a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere with a safe entrance to the sea. Chaweng and Lamai are also popular among tourists.
On the island you can visit Aqua Park, Butterfly Garden, where children can learn a lot about the world of butterflies and tropical insects. Excursions on ATVs or jeeps through the jungle will give teenagers an unforgettable experience.
Krabi is one of the 77 provinces of Thailand, located in the south of the country on the shores of the Andaman Sea. When it comes to holidays here, we do not mean the administrative center, but the places located nearby: Raili, Ao Nang, Tonsai, the beautiful islands of Koh Lanta, Phi Phi.
But it is recommended to go on vacation with school-age children here. It will take quite a long time to get there. First you need to get to Bangkok, then transfer to a domestic flight or bus.
Here you can visit many beautiful and interesting places created by both man and nature itself. Be sure to see the small island of Reilly, Phi Phi, where the movie “The Beach” with Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed, Maya Bay. We also recommend going to the Tiger Temple Wat Tam Sua, to the Emerald Lake in the Khao Phra Bang Khram National Reserve.
Excellent infrastructure, friendly population and affordable prices make Thailand an attractive place for families with children. Here you can practice various water sports, visit national parks or get acquainted with traditional Thai culture. It is not surprising that many families choose the “Land of Smiles” for their next vacation every year.
