Bangkok is a large and vibrant city. But there are not only many people, lots of traffic and lots of dirt. No, there are also plenty of things to experience here if you are traveling with a child.
We have tested all the activities listed here with child(ren) in Bangkok ourselves. The list is divided into two categories: Free and Paid.
Free activities with children in Bangkok
Here is the list of activities from the “Free – but not for nothing” category. All of these activities are completely free of charge. Of course, you have to take care of your own transportation. Depending on where you are, this may take a little longer or cost a few Baht more.
Happy & Healthy Bike Lane (HHBL)
Google Maps: Happy & Healthy Bike Lane, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Suvarnabhumi 3 Rd, Nong Prue, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan 10540
The HHBL, near Suvarnabhumi Airport, offers various opportunities to let off steam on 2 or more wheels – whether adults or children. It’s not necessarily in the center, but definitely worth a visit if you have an active child. We lived near the Phra Khanong BTS station, and it took us about 45 minutes by motorcycle to get to HHBL.
There is a so-called “pump lane” for children, which can only be used with a balance bike. Parents have to wait at the side of the track so that the children can ride around undisturbed. There are also two ramps for children who already have experience with balance bikes.
Admission to the HHBL is completely free of charge. Balance bikes and helmets for the kids can also be borrowed free of charge. It’s a real pleasure to watch the kids let off steam and race against each other. Enea easily spends 3 hours on the bike when we are there. Only interrupted by the important drinking breaks.
He now has his own equipment, from bike to jersey, helmet, knee and elbow pads and gloves. But the first few times we were there, we also borrowed the bike and a helmet.
When we lived in Bangkok, we were there almost every weekend. During the week, it was just too far to get there and back, as Enea didn’t get out of school until 3:30 pm.
Benchasiri Park
Google Maps: Benchasiri Park, Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
This public park is very centrally located next to the Emporium shopping center and therefore right next to the Phrom Phong BTS station. In this small green oasis there is a small lake with various water turtles. In addition to two playgrounds, which are covered with rubber mats, there are also areas for basketball and a small track for skateboards or scooters.
There are also some sports equipment for those who want to work off some energy themselves. The park is otherwise huge, so the kids have plenty of space to run around.
Otherwise, you will meet people here who would like to spend their work breaks or simply have a picnic.
Paid activities with children in Bangkok
When it comes to paid activities, I have made sure that these tend to be in the lower budget range. There are high-priced offers for children in Bangkok, but I doubt whether they are necessarily better.
Yoyoland – indoor playground
To be honest, calling Yoyoland in Seacon Square an indoor playground is more or less unrealistic. There’s a roller coaster, a white water ride, motorboats, car scooters, a haunted house, various carousels, a train and even a dinosaur theme park. Oh, yes – there are also areas to run around, climb or play in the sand.
In Germany, we would call it an amusement park, but here in Bangkok, we are in a shopping center. For a whole day at Yoyoland, the child pays 180 THB or 260 THB if you also want to see the dinosaurs. Parents pay 120 THB per person if they would like to join in the fun. If the parents wait outside the respective offers, it costs nothing.
Enea has great fun every time we go to Yoyoland. He really likes the rollercoaster, the train, the beach and two of the playgrounds to run around in.
Playville – Indoor playground
Google Maps: 8/3 Sukhumvit 49 2nd floor at 49 playscape, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Playville’s indoor playground is a fairly small facility compared to other playgrounds such as Harborland or Kidzooona. But if you value sustainability and eco-friendly toys, this is the place for you.
I would say that 95% of the toys are made of wood or other natural materials. You hardly see any plastic and if you do, it’s usually only as an absolutely necessary connection – apart from the many plastic balls around the climbing castle and the slide.
There is a small children’s kitchen, books, stuffed animals and the opportunity to create new things from “waste”. You can also make your own slime together with the staff.
There is also a small “beach area” with a large sandpit and a small trampoline. However, this is outside the air-conditioned zone and it is quite hot and stuffy there. Even the ceiling fans don’t help.
The prices for this small indoor playground are slightly higher than comparable offers. We paid 450 THB and were able to spend 2 hours at Playville.
Even though Playville is quite small, it’s a great change of pace in bad weather or when things need to be a bit quieter.
Above all, the sustainable toys made from natural materials are a great change from the plastic overload that you usually find in Asia. The craft corner is also a great way to teach children about how to recycle and reuse “waste”.
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