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Thailand with children

In the last decade, Thailand has become a very prominent center of attraction for families with children, and it has long since ceased to be the exclusive property of The adventurous young backpackers. Many Israeli families flock to it en masse, especially during the holidays and school vacations. Families with young children (less than ten years old) and families with adult children come to Thailand as part of a long or short family vacation, one that includes a visit among the many destinations offered by the state

A family trip in Thailand can be short (10 days to two weeks) or long (a month or more). It can focus solely on the country itself or include a stop in other destinations, near or far. The trip can focus mostly on the more urban areas or include a stop at the various natural sites, in the remote villages and of course also In the beautiful islands. Either way, every family will be able to find exactly the right answer in Thailand, being a country that offers its visitors everything from everything, a perfect combination between old and new, between East and West.

First of all - some general information

When are you traveling?

Thailand, as we know, is a large country and as such is divided for several climate zones. At the same time, there are some characteristics, common to all regions, that should be taken into account when planning to go to Thailand with the children. In general, the tourist season is from November to February, when the amount of precipitation is low compared to other months, the temperatures are comfortable and the humidity is not oppressive. However, there are those who choose to come to it during September-October due to the holidays, which "fall" exactly on that period. In these months it rains and is humid, but the amount of precipitation is not high. The rain falls intermittently and usually does not make it difficult for the travelers. Either way, it is highly recommended to check the weather conditions of each area, depending on the route you are planning, and also to take care of an alternative plan, one that will allow great flexibility if necessary, if and when the weather suddenly changes. 

You should also take into account that at the peak of the season, in Thailand, between November and February as mentioned, you arrive in the country, and especially in the tourist areas where (Northern Thailand, Bangkok and also the islands) crowds of tourists from all over the world and not just Israelis. This means busy places to stay, attractions and points of interest where quite a few visitors and also a very high demand for flights. You should really worry Book a flight to Thailand in advance, places to stay and also organized trips, if you choose to go there with the whole family. This way you manage to reserve the desired dates and also enjoy good prices. 

How much does it cost?

True, the cost of the flight to Thailand, compared to a flight to a nearby destination, is relatively high, however Vacation expenses themselves are offset with this cost and allow those with any budget to enjoy a wonderful stay with the whole family. Staying in Thailand is significantly cheaper than staying in Europe, for example. In Bangkok you can find Pampering hotels at a very high level, the cost of staying in them is about half of staying in a European hotel in a big city. The expenses for the food are not high, since the local food is very cheap (both in restaurants and even more so at the food stands) and the assistance of a local Hebrew-speaking guide does not require a high financial expenditure either.

Domestic flights They are not expensive, the attractions are very cheap and also the souvenirs and all the gifts, which you make sure to buy during the trip or before returning, are offered at extremely cheap prices. When it comes to a family trip, which in other destinations may reach very high prices, Thailand is definitely a suitable destination for a large group of people, and with a budget that is not that high you can enjoy a pampering and enjoyable family vacation. 

Recommended hotels

Thailand is huge, of course, hotel recommendations depend a lot on the area you will visit, but yes, you can say that with children, the rule of thumb is to "play it safe". That is, they preferred hotels that received positive reviews on the tourist sites and received opinions from as many visitors as possible, located in central locations and those that have the necessary facilities. Traveling with children, especially small children, is a less recommended time for adventures and walking into the unknown.

Here are simple tourism recommendations in the central areas of Thailand, which you are likely to visit >>

Bangkok

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4 star hotel near the train and in a good area for shopping. With modern rooms, pool and gym
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A 4-star hotel in an excellent central location - only 5 minutes from Khaosan - which offers modern and pleasant accommodation in luxurious rooms
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A luxury hotel in a modern tower in the central Bang Rak neighborhood. With luxurious rooms, an amazing view and a Michelin restaurant
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A modern, well-located 5-star hotel not far from popular shopping centers. With a pool, gym and restaurants
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A modern 4-room hotel not far from the famous Kwasan Street. With a rooftop pool, spa and gym

To all the recommended hotels in Bangkok >>

 

Kosmoy

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A hotel that combines a good location near the beach, an affordable price and pleasant rooms. Also suitable for families
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A 3-star hotel a few minutes' walk from the beach and Chaweng Lake. Great for young people
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4 star hotel on the waterfront in Chaweng Beach. Spacious rooms, pool, spa and access to the beach await guests. Suitable for families
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A 3-star hotel with a private beach in the Chaweng Beach area. Guests enjoy a pool, spa, restaurant and bars. Great for couples
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A resort of huge and luxurious villas for those who are interested in an uncompromising vacation. The site also has a spa, restaurant and gym

To all the recommended hotels in Kosmoy >>

 

Phuket

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A pampering 5-star hotel a few steps from the beach. Beautiful and modern rooms that are also suitable for families
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Hotel adjacent to the beloved Patong beach. Offers 2 pools, a gym, rooms and suites with a kitchenette and access to the pool. Suitable for families and groups
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A luxurious 5-star resort located on a secluded beach in Phuket, but still close to the main sites on the island
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5 star hotel next to Patong beach, with easy and convenient access to the beach, 2 pools, luxurious rooms and high level service.

To all the recommended hotels in Phuket >>

 

Hua Hin

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4 star hotel a short walk from the beach. With a swimming pool, spa and pampering rooms
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5 star hotel a short drive from Hua Hin. Offers luxurious rooms, luxury apartments and villas with a private pool
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A modern and luxurious boutique hotel close to the beach. With spacious rooms that have access to the pool, restaurant and gym. Suitable for families
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5 star hotel on the beach and near the city center. With 5 pools, spa and pampering rooms
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A 5-star hotel that offers a luxurious experience with modern rooms, a pool, a spa right on the beach

To all the recommended hotels in Hua Hin >>

For more recommended hotels all over Thailand >>

What about travel insurance?

Excellent question. Don't even think of flying to Thailand without taking out appropriate insurance that will cover all the passengers, especially when you are traveling with the children. Thailand is ultimately a third world country, the conditions there are not equal everywhere, and you may end up in less developed places on the way. This does not necessarily mean that they are dangerous, but children like children look less around and more curious and in some places may get injured.

In addition, the most fun attractions in Thailand require extensions to the basic travel insurance (eg Diving, water sport, extreme sports and more), so the issue of insurance is important not only for the children but also for you. In short, spend a few minutes before the trip (because after you leave Israel of course you can't do it) to purchase travel insurance suitable for everyone who goes on a trip. It's not expensive and it will give you peace of mind for the entire trip and may save you much heavier expenses later on. You can read in detail about travel insurance to Thailand, and also purchase insurance online in a few minutes Right here on the site.

 

How to get there?

There are today Direct flights to Thailand, operated by El Al and Thai (Thai) airlines. These flights land directly at the major airport in Bangkok, the official gateway to the country. In addition, it is also possible to find other flights, offered by foreign airlines, flights that include an intermediate stop. These flights will be cheaper, but will not necessarily be suitable for families with small children, as they extend the total duration of the flight.

The trip in Thailand can be organized independently and, if necessary, also include organized day trips and the assistance of local guides. This, of course, requires preparations in advance, getting to know the destination, its attractions and the special points of interest. Another option is to go on organized trips from the country, trips that are suitable for families with children. Be that as it may, each such option has its advantages and disadvantages and while one will suit a certain family, the other will, it is likely, suit another family.

Thailand with children
Thailand with children

Okay, so where are we going?

The question of the questions! Thailand offers families with children plenty of itineraries, Attractions, various activities and also points of interest that justify a stop. There is quite a lot to see and do in Thailand, which makes planning a trip there not an easy challenge, not an easy task. It is not possible to combine all of Thailand in one trip, however long it may be, especially when it is a trip with children. Of course, the longer the trip, the more areas and stopping points can be combined, but in general, it is recommended to focus on a few and try not to run between the sites. Planning the trip, as well as choosing the routes, is important to be done with reference to the age of the children, the budget available to the family and of course also the nature of the trip they are interested in. It can be an urban trip, a trip full of nature, an adventure and extreme trip or a trip that combines everything from everything. These parameters will help in proper planning and successful selection of routes.

The great city of Bangkok and the surrounding area

A trip to Thailand usually starts in the big city, Bangkok, which is also the capital city. It is a lively, busy, colorful and very diverse city and definitely one that is suitable for families with children, as part of the journey. You can stop there for three or four days and you can spend a week or more there. Assuming you start your family vacation in Thailand in the city itself, it is recommended to take advantage of the visit to get used to the destination. It is also possible to go on the journey immediately after landing and return to the city at the end of the vacation, for dessert for a few days.

Safari World

This attraction is definitely a must for those who come to Bangkok with children. This is a very large zoo, which serves as a home for a very wide variety of animals. It is divided into several parts, an open area with a total area of ​​480 dunams, where you can travel by car independently or with a shuttle provided by the park, and another area, intended entirely for birds, and includes an area of ​​180 dunams. In addition, the place also offers a marine park, where shows of all kinds are held and visitors are offered food stalls and souvenir shops. Feeding the giraffes is perhaps one of the most prominent attractions of the safari world and an opportunity to see the huge and tall giraffes up close. 

Dusit Zoo

Here is another opportunity to see animals of all kinds in a large zoo, located in the city. It has tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes as well as a wide variety of birds and you can also win it for a spectacular view of the entire area and enjoy an immediate encounter in its petting zoo. It is also a very old animal in the city, the first to start operating in Thailand, and it has been operating for over sixty years. Anyone who wants can go on a boat cruise in the lake and enjoy real peace and tranquility. The zoo is open to visitors every day, from 8 am to 18 pm.

Siam Ocean World

This special place is inside the famous Siam Mall, on its basement floor, and is without a doubt one of the most prominent attractions in the city that is suitable for families with children. As such, it is among the most popular and lively places and if you would like to order tickets to it in advance, you are welcome to click HERE.

The Bangkok Aquarium is considered one of the largest in Southeast Asia, equivalent in size to the size of three Olympic swimming pools. In Sea World you can see more than 30,000 marine creatures, coming from all over the world. The brave will be able to swim with sharks and the curious will be able to scan the bottom of the aquarium by diving. In addition, shows are also held there frequently and there is a possibility to feed animals, such as penguins.

Madame Tussauds Museum

You probably already know this museum from other parts of the world and, like them, it also attracts crowds of visitors every day, including families with children, young people and other curious people, and if you want to secure your place and see over 90 famous figures, it is recommended book a ticket In advance.

The museum is located in the Siam Discovery Mall and includes ten different rooms, where wax dolls of celebrities and well-known people are displayed. You can see them in real size and of course take a photo with them as a souvenir.

Siam Nimrit

In the center of the city You will find this special place that will provide you and your children with a lot of information about the local culture. The place hosts a spectacular show, at an international level, which takes its viewers on a journey through time and does so while referring to four main areas. 150 actors participate in the show, changing over 500 different costumes. It is rich in a variety of very advanced innovative effects and breathtaking stunts. In the complex, where the show takes place, various performances related to the local Thai culture are presented, and it is recommended to devote time to this as well. Visiting and watching the show also includes a good meal, based on dishes from traditional Thai cuisine as well as various international dishes. 

Dream World

An hour's drive from the center of Bangkok is this wonderful attraction, suitable for families with children of all ages. This is a very large amusement park, with a variety of facilities, designed for the brave and the less brave. You can find fun amusement pools, unusual roller coasters, the option of go-karting and, of course, a host of fun entertainment shows. The giant house is an attraction that should not be missed in the park, and is compared to a real giant house, where every element/furniture/item is five times larger than its original size. 

Kanchanaburi

At a two-hour drive from Bangkok, you reach another destination, which is also suitable for a visit. The city of Kanchanaburi is familiar to many of us thanks to the famous movie "The Bridge on the River Kwai", which is located in a real jungle, and if you want to get to know it in depth, it is highly recommended to spend a few days there.
This is a wonderful attraction that offers a variety of activities for the enjoyment of young and old, so that everyone will find themselves in it, and one of the ways to do this is purchase tickets for a guided tour. Such a tour will allow you to get to know the local tribes and learn about their culture and history, go sailing in wooden rafts and enter mysterious caves, visit elephant farms and participate in their washing or simply walk around the city itself, absorb the atmosphere and in short - enjoy the beauty of a vacation.

Traveling to Thailand with kids

A visit with the children to the beautiful islands

A family vacation in Thailand must also include a visit to its beautiful islands, which in themselves are an unusual attraction. There are quite a few islands that are worth stopping at, ones that offer, along with the spectacular beaches, also many attractions that are suitable for families with children.

Phuket

except Accommodations are suitable for families, you can find quite a lot to do in Phuket.

Dino Park is a mini golf site, which offers this activity in a unique, extraordinary environment. The course has about 18 holes that are part of a setting that includes real-scale replicas of fascinating prehistoric creatures. Even those who don't play mini golf will be able to enjoy the place and be impressed by the creatures on display.

The audiovisual show "FantaSea" Known as one of the best and most successful evening shows in Thailand. It has been running since 1998 and since then has been attracting crowds and of course quite a few families with children. It includes spectacular light and sound effects and is based on traditional dances, acrobatics as well as elephant shows and laser shows.

If you are looking for an extreme activity in Phuket, go out with the kids to the cable jungle (Phuket Cable Jungle Adventure) which is an omega route, which includes 21 stations at different heights. The place operates every day and even on rainy days.

The beautiful national park Khao Prapa Tao It is another attraction in Phuket that is recommended not to be missed, if only because of the opportunity to walk in a real rainforest, where there are impressive waterfalls and a variety of animals. 

Kosmoy

Although it is associated with parties, the island of Kosmoi is also a great destination for a vacation with children, and during your visit you will see quite a few of them. to the side Jeep trips, there is a wide variety of attractions and activities in Kosmoi, which can be combined while staying there.

The aquarium of Kosmoi, located in the southern part of Kosmoi, offers its visitors a selection of underwater creatures and an opportunity to get to know the rich aquatic world that surrounds the island. Adjacent to it there is a complex of a tiger park, which is also worth visiting and there is a bird show every day that is worth watching.

For adrenaline-loving families, The omega track inside the island, in the jungle itself, is an experience like no other. Canopy Cable Ride is a route about 2 km long, with 21 stations in front of the lovely views of the island and the forest that surrounds it. The route is suitable for ages seven and up.

Another place that is also worth visiting with the children is Ang Thong National Marine Park (AngThong), which is a group of islands at a distance of about 30 km from Kosmoi. You can take a day trip to it, go on a kayak cruise passing through the canyons around the islands and between the caves, and also go snorkeling if you want.

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The amusement parks in Thailand

The parks in themselves are a center of attraction for many and not only for families with children. There are several amusement parks in Thailand that are considered international level parks, ones that offer a variety of adventures and great facilities, which are also suitable for children. 

Cartoon Network Amazone

in the resort town Pattaya You will find a great water park, where there are over 100 water attractions. The park, which is divided into ten different areas, includes a selection of facilities at different levels and degrees. The park meets high international standards and this is also the reason why it attracts crowds, so if you want to secure your place and especially if you intend to visit it with a family group - Order tickets.
What's in the park? Facilities for the little ones and those reserved for thrill-seekers, dining areas, entertainment shows adapted to children and colorful parades.

Ramayana

This park is also in Pattaya and includes an area of ​​16 square kilometers, where there are over 20 water facilities of all kinds, divided according to different degrees of difficulty and suitable for different age ranges: for children (ages six months to 6), young people (ages 6 to 14) and teenagers and adults (age 14 and older). In addition to the facilities themselves, you can also enjoy a children's playground, a river cruise and a floating market. If you arrived in Pattaya on a hot day and want to cool off a little, this park is the right place. 

Van Nava

You will find this well-invested park a short drive from the city there is no. It has 19 different facilities and hosts great entertainment shows. The park meets extremely high standards, including those related to safety, and it is a center of attraction for many Thai families who are willing to make the long way to it from the city of Bangkok.

In the park you will find huge slides, artificial waterfalls, a free fall facility, obstacle courses in the water, pools that are also suitable for small children and much more. It is important to take into account that, especially in the summer months, this is a hot and sought-after destination, so it is worthwhile order tickets In advance.

Black Mountain

Another park in Hua Inn is Black Mountain, which is only a 15-minute drive from the city center itself. The park has a variety of facilities and water slides, the possibility to go tubing in the river, an impressive wave pool and other spectacular facilities.

Curious? You can order tickets Right here and secure your place in one of the most enjoyable places in the Kingdom of Siam. Please note that the ticket price also includes free transportation from the city.

Coco Splash Adventure

If you are visiting Kosmoy with the kids, don't miss this park. It is not as big and impressive as the other parks in Thailand, but definitely a great place to spend time. It has four swimming pools, roller coasters and other facilities, such as mini golf, colliding boats, trampolines and more. The great advantage of the park's facilities is the fact that they are also suitable for the little ones in the group. 

Splash jungle

On the island of Phuket, in the south of Thailand, as you know, you will find plenty of great attractions, some of which are suitable for children. This amusement park is the right place to visit when you are, as a family, on the island and looking for an activity that will suit all ages. It has winding slides, many swimming pools and a variety of facilities and activities.

For more details, purchasing tickets and information on opening hours, you can Read here And if you are traveling in a family group or if your schedule is tight and strict, we would not wait for the 90th minute.

Do's and don'ts - important tips for parents

A family vacation with the children in Thailand, or anywhere else in the world, can be a real challenge and requires proper organization and evaluation. Just before you board the plane with all the young and old, here are a number of important tips that will help you overcome the challenge and successfully complete the important task:

  1. Take a first aid kit with you - This is very important and necessary when traveling with children. It is recommended that you take care of a first aid bag ahead of time, which will take you on the flight, one that will include all the items required to treat emergency situations as well as medicines, which you know can help the children (and you too) in all kinds of health situations.
  2. Plan your vacation correctly - When you plan your family trip in Thailand, consider, as part of the planning, each and every one of the children: their needs, their interests and other parameters. This is, after all, an extended family trip and as such everyone must be taken into account. This is the only way you can build a perfect route and vacation that everyone will enjoy, one that will accurately meet all needs and provide everyone with exactly what they need or expect.
  3. Challenge the children - Thailand is an exotic and very special country. This will require you, and also your children, to "open your mind" and be ready to try all kinds of new things. If your children agree to eat only certain foods, it's time to expose them to new foods. The same is true for other types of activities, which are less usual to do, ones that will certainly add a lot of fun and good energy to the trip.
  4. The mobility is fully adjusted - There are quite a few ways to get around in Thailand. if you can, Rent a car And with it they traveled to get from place to place. Public transportation will not always suit your children and they may feel uncomfortable (and you too).
  5. Take wet wipes with you - In the local restaurants you will often find simple napkins. If the children eat and get dirty, you should have wet cloths with you that return the cleanliness to the clothes (and the face). Equip yourself with a few compact packages and take them with you regularly in the day bag with which you travel.
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