Bangkok is a vibrant city that offers an exciting mix of cultural experiences and fun-filled attractions for children of all ages. From interactive museums to thrilling theme parks, the Thai capital has something for toddlers, young kids, and teens alike. Parents will appreciate that many activities are both educational and unique to Bangkok, ensuring the whole family is thoroughly entertained. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top 15 things to do in Bangkok with kids. Get ready for an unforgettable family adventure in the “City of Angels”!

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What are the things to do in Bangkok with kids?

Here are the top activities and places that kids and parents will both love!

1. Safari World 

2. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

3. KidZania Bangkok

4. Dream World

5. Siam Amazing Park 

6. Pororo Aquapark Bangkok

7. Children’s Discovery Museum Bangkok

8. Lumphini Park 

9. Mahanakhon SkyWalk 

10. Asiatique The Riverfront 

Now, let’s explore each of these attractions in detail:

1. Safari World Bangkok

Safari World is a wild adventure playground with two distinct parts: the Safari Park, where you drive right through and spot giraffes, zebras, lions, and tigers roaming freely, and the Marine Park, featuring classic zoo animals alongside fun live shows.

Kids will love the dolphin flips, sea lion tricks, bird performances, and even stunt shows that take place throughout the day. You can even feed giraffes at the Giraffe Terrace, which allows you to get up close and personal! It’s a full day of fun under the sun, so don’t forget your hats and sunscreen. Additionally, if you’ve little ones, strollers and wheelchairs are easily available for rent, making the day stress-free for everyone.

• Address: 99 Panya Indra Rd, Sam Wa Tawan Tok, Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok 10510, Thailand (located in the Min Buri area on Bangkok’s outskirts).

• Average Cost: ฿1,000–฿1,500 per person for a full Safari World ticket (which includes both Safari Park and Marine Park). 

• Timings: Open Tuesday through Sunday, typically from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Safari Park closes slightly earlier, around 4:30 PM). 

Note: The park is usually closed on Mondays for maintenance. It’s best to arrive early in the morning to avoid crowds and catch the first shows.

• How to Reach: Safari World is about 35 to 40 km from central Bangkok. The easiest way to get there is by taxi or ride-share, which usually takes around an hour.

2. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World is located in the basement of Siam Paragon Mall and is one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia. Kids will love walking through the 270-degree glass tunnel, where sharks and rays swim all around them! They can visit the penguin enclosure, spot giant groupers and colourful reef fish, and even touch starfish in the interactive rockpool. If you want to add a little extra, there’s a 4D theatre, a glass-bottom boat ride over the shark tank, and behind-the-scenes tours available for a fee. The whole place is stroller-friendly and packed with fun, easy-to-understand info for kids. It usually takes about 1 to 2 hours to explore, making it a perfect indoor spot on a hot or rainy day. Plus, since it’s in a mall, you’ve got easy access to bathrooms, food courts, and shopping when you’re done. Perfect for a family day out!

• Address: B1-B2 Floor, Siam Paragon Mall, 991 Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. (It’s centrally located in downtown Bangkok, in the Siam shopping district.)

• Average Cost: About ฿990 for adults and ฿790 for children (ages 3–11) at the door. Children under 3 are free.  

• Timings: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:00 PM).

• How to Reach: The easiest way to get there is by BTS Skytrain; simply hop off at Siam Station, where two BTS lines intersect. Siam Paragon is directly connected to the station by a skybridge at Exit 5. If you’re taking a taxi or Grab, just tell the driver “Siam Paragon.

3. KidZania Bangkok

KidZania is a mini city built just for kids, where they can role-play over 80 different jobs, from pilots and firefighters to chefs and TV presenters. It’s perfect for kids aged 4 to 14. When kids enter, they receive their own play money, called “KidZo,” which they can spend or earn by completing jobs around the city. They’ll have a blast driving tiny electric cars on kid-sized streets, putting out pretend fires, performing surgery on a dummy, or even making and eating hamburgers and sushi! Parents cannot enter the activity rooms; this helps kids build independence, but you can watch through the windows or relax in the nearby parents’ lounge and cafe. It’s all air-conditioned too, which is a welcome break from Bangkok’s heat. Plan to spend 4 to 5 hours here, or even a full day if your kids get into it! A super fun way for kids to learn life skills while having a blast. 

• Address: 5th Floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Centre, 991 Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok (located in the same complex as SEA LIFE, which is conveniently accessible). Entrance is via escalators on the 4th floor of the mall, leading up to KidZania on the 5th.

• Average cost: Around ฿1,100 for kids (age 4–14) and ฿640 for adults on weekdays, a bit higher on weekends (฿1,350 for kids, ฿800 adults).

• Timings: Open daily; Monday-Friday 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM; Weekends and holidays 10:30 AM- 8:30 PM. 

• How to Reach: Getting to KidZania is easy because it’s inside Siam Paragon. Just take the BTS Skytrain to Siam Station, no traffic hassles! If you’re driving or taking a taxi, you can park at Siam Paragon.

4. Dream World

Dream World is a classic amusement park that’s like a mini-Disneyland, without the Disney characters. It’s packed with rides, shows, and attractions for all ages. The park is divided into zones, including Adventure Land, Fantasy Land, and Dream Gardens. Older kids and parents who love thrills can try the Sky Coaster, Viking Ship, or Tornado rides. Younger kids will enjoy gentle rides like the Carousel, sightseeing train, and the Giant’s House, where everything is giant-sized! One of the coolest spots is Snow Town, an indoor winter wonderland where kids can play in fake snow, sledge down icy hills, and experience the cold (don’t worry, jackets and boots are provided). Dream World also has fun live shows, like a Hollywood Action show and a cute Animal Show, plus a lake with paddle boats.

• Address: 62 Moo 1, Rangsit-Ongkarak Road, Bueng Yitho, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani 12130. (This is outside Bangkok city proper, to the north in Pathum Thani province, about 40 km from downtown.)

• Average Cost: There are different ticket packages. The “Super Visa” ticket (฿1,000 per person) is popular; it includes unlimited rides and Snow Town entry.

• Timings: Open daily from around 10:00 AM. Closing time is 5:00 PM on weekdays and 6:00 PM on weekends (and can extend to 7:00 PM on very busy days or during special holidays). 

• How to Reach: The simplest way is by taxi or private car (approx 45–60 minutes from central Bangkok). Many families book a tour or shuttle which includes round-trip transfers. 

5. Siam Amazing Park (Siam Park City)

Siam Amazing Park is Thailand’s biggest combo water park and amusement park, a longtime favorite for families! The water park has a gigantic wave pool (it was once the world’s biggest!), long water slides, a lazy river for tubing, and splash pools perfect for little ones. On the amusement side, you’ll find rides for every thrill level, from heart-racing coasters like the Vortex and Boomerang to gentle classics like the merry-go-round, log flume, and Ferris wheel.

There’s even a small zoo and a Jurassic Park-themed area with life-size dinosaur statues that younger kids love. The park is huge, with lots of green spaces and lakes, so there’s plenty of room to explore. Just a heads-up: some rides have height limits, so check what’s right for your kids. You can easily spend a full day here, mixing water fun and rides. Don’t forget your swimsuits and towels! Lockers and showers are available on-site.

• Address: 203 Suan Siam Road, Kannayao, Bangkok 10230. This is in the Khan Na Yao district on the northeastern edge of Bangkok city.

• Average Cost: For foreign visitors, an all-day pass that covers unlimited rides and water park access is roughly ฿800–฿1,200 per person (price varies by vendor or any ongoing promotions).

• Timings: The park is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Water Park typically closes a bit earlier (around 5:00 PM).

• How to Reach: Siam Amazing Park is about 20 km from central Bangkok. Taxi/Grab is the most straightforward way and takes around 30–45 minutes from areas like Sukhumvit or Silom (longer if traffic is heavy).

6. Pororo Aquapark Bangkok

Pororo Aquapark is a bright and colourful rooftop water park themed around the Korean cartoon “Pororo the Little Penguin,” which little kids just adore! It’s located right on top of a shopping mall, making it extremely easy to access and ideal if you don’t want to travel far. The park has water slides for all ages, from gentle ones for toddlers to faster ones for teens and adults. There’s a big shallow pool with a water playground featuring fountains, mini slides, and a tipping bucket that’s a big hit with kids. You can float along the lazy river, and parents can relax in the hot tub spa pool nearby. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, safe, and has lifeguards on duty. You can rent floats, too. Kids will love seeing Pororo and friends as mascots; sometimes they even show up in costume! Since it’s inside a mall, you can easily combine your visit with shopping or grabbing a bite downstairs. 

• Address: 6th Floor, Central Plaza Bangna (Central Bangna Mall), 585 Bang Na-Trat Road, Bang Na, Bangkok 10260. (Bang Na is in the eastern part of Bangkok; the mall is along the main Bang Na-Trad highway.)

• Average Cost: Very affordable, with a day pass costing roughly ฿400 for adults and ฿280 for children. Children under 90 cm tall enter free.  

• Timings: Monday-Friday: 10:30 AM- 7:00 PM; Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM.  

• How to Reach: Taxi or Grab is the most direct (Central Bangna is about 15 km from downtown). If coming by BTS Skytrain, go to Udom Suk station and then take a short taxi (around 10 minutes) or one of the many songthaew (pick-up truck buses) that go to Central Bangna. 

7. Children’s Discovery Museum Bangkok

This place is a super fun, interactive museum and playground made just for kids to learn through play. After a big renovation, it’s even better now, with both indoor and outdoor zones that can keep your kids busy for hours! Inside, kids can dig for dinosaur fossils in the Dino Detective area, try experiments in a science lab, dress up and role-play different jobs (kind of like a mini-KidZania), and explore a mini city. There’s a sandpit with construction toys and a big multi-level playground with rope bridges, slides, and a cool 7-meter-high climbing net called the Space Net. Everything here encourages kids to use their imagination and satisfy their curiosity in a safe, friendly environment. Most visitors are local families, so it’s a great way for your kids to meet and play with Thai children, too. Many signs and staff speak English, but even if they don’t, the language of play is universal!

• Address: 810 Kamphaeng Phet 4 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900. It’s located in the Chatuchak area, within Queen Sirikit Park (right next to the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market grounds).

• Average Cost: Free admission for all! This is a government-supported museum, so admission is free.

• Timings: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Closed on Mondays. It’s best to go early in the day, as it’s an outdoor-heavy venue and Bangkok heat can kick in by midday. 

• How to Reach: Take the BTS Skytrain to Mo Chit station or MRT Subway to Chatuchak Park station. From either, it’s a 5-10 minute walk through the park to reach the museum (located near Chatuchak Park’s northern end). You can also take a taxi directly to “Children’s Discovery Museum”-most drivers know “Chatuchak (JJ) Park” or “Musee Dek” (Kid’s Museum in Thai). 

8. Lumphini Park

Lumphini Park is like Bangkok’s version of Central Park, a big green space right in the middle of the city. It’s a great spot for kids to run around, play on swings and slides, and climb on fun structures. There’s a large playground near the southwest gate, and smaller ones are located around the park. You can stroll, scoot, or bike along the paved paths around the lakes, and you can even rent kid-sized bicycles! One favourite activity is renting a swan-shaped pedal boat to paddle around the lake. Kids love it, and it only costs about 40 baht for half an hour. You’ll also see locals playing football, practising Tai Chi in the morning, and sometimes joining free aerobics classes in the evening.

• Address: Rama IV Road, Wang Mai/Subdistrict Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok. (The park is bordered by Rama IV Rd., Ratchadamri Rd., Sarasin Rd., and Witthayu Rd.) For simplicity, you can just note it’s in the Saladaeng/Wireless Road area of central Bangkok.

• Average Cost: Free entry for everyone. If you rent a boat or bicycle, expect a small fee (฿20-฿60). There’s also often an ice-cream cart or two, a park day’s small indulgence.

• Timings: Open daily from 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

• How to Reach: To get to Lumphini Park, take the MRT subway to either Si Lom station (for the west side) or Lumphini station (for the east side). If you’re using the BTS Skytrain, the closest stop is Saladaeng on the Silom Line.  from there, it’s just a 5-minute walk to the Silom gate of the park.

9. Mahanakhon SkyWalk

The Mahanakhon SkyWalk is Bangkok’s highest observation deck, situated on top of the King Power Mahanakhon Tower, the city's tallest building at 314 meters. Your adventure starts with a super-fast elevator ride, just 50 seconds to reach the 74th-floor indoor observatory. Up there, you get amazing 360-degree views of Bangkok through floor-to-ceiling windows, with interactive screens that help you spot famous landmarks. But the real thrill? The rooftop! A glass elevator takes you up to the 78th floor open-air deck. 

Here, there’s a Glass Skywalk, a giant glass floor where you can walk or even sit 310 meters above the city! Don’t worry, they give you cloth shoe covers for grip and to protect the glass. It’s equal parts scary and exciting, older kids usually love it, while the little ones might want to hold onto Mom or Dad! Heads up: the outdoor deck can close during bad weather, but the indoor observatory is still worth the trip. It’s an educational and thrilling experience.

• Address: King Power Mahanakhon Building, 114 Narathiwas Ratchanakarin Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok. (The building is right next to Chong Nonsi BTS station in the central business district.)

• Average Cost: The standard ticket for SkyWalk (indoor + rooftop) is about ฿880 for adults and ฿250 for children (under 12). Children under 3 are free. Sometimes, there’s a family package or online deal available.  

• Timings: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (last entry 6:30 PM).

• How to Reach: By far the easiest: BTS Skytrain to Chong Nonsi station on the Silom Line. Take Exit 3 and you’ll see the tall pixelated-looking Mahanakhon Tower right there.

10. Asiatique The Riverfront

Asiatique is a lively open-air night market right by the Chao Phraya River, perfect for an evening out with kids. It’s a fun mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment, all wrapped up in a festive atmosphere with colourful lights, street food carts, and live music. For the kids, the star attraction is the Asiatique Sky Ferris Wheel- a giant, enclosed wheel that offers amazing views of the river and city, especially beautiful at night. Plus, kids under 120 cm ride free with an adult ticket! There’s also a charming old-fashioned carousel and sometimes other fun rides like bumper cars or trampolines, depending on the season. If you want a cultural treat, check out the Joe Louis Thai Puppet Theatre, where traditional puppeteers perform Thai folk tales with beautiful puppets. It’s a show kids usually love.

• Address: 2194 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120. It’s located on the riverfront in the Charoen Krung/Sathorn area, where the old docks used to be.

• Average Cost: Entry to Asiatique is free.  

• Timings: The market is open every day from 4:00 PM until around midnight (shops usually start opening by late afternoon.

• How to Reach: One fun way to get to Asiatique is by boat! They have a free shuttle ferry from Sathorn Pier, right near the BTS Saphan Taksin station, that runs every 30 minutes in the evening. Kids usually love the boat ride, and you get to skip the traffic.

Why is Bangkok perfect for families with kids?

Bangkok is a city that truly delights both kids and adults. From feeding giraffes and riding roller coasters to exploring interactive museums and cruising floating markets, there’s an incredible variety of fun and educational activities for all ages. You can mix learning, like discovering marine life at the aquarium or experiencing Thai culture at temples, with pure excitement, like bouncing on trampolines or cooling off at water parks. 

Getting around with kids is pretty easy thanks to the city’s modern malls, reliable public transport, and plenty of taxis. Just remember to plan some downtime during the hottest part of the day, stay hydrated, and enjoy the many indoor spots to beat the heat. Follow this guide, and you’ll have a family trip full of unforgettable adventures and smiles.