Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rainy-Day Fun
If you're visiting during the rainy season (approximately from June to October), the brief-
but-daily downpours will inevitably complicate things, so you'll need a few indoor op-
tions in your back pocket.
Megamalls
MBK Center (
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)
and Siam Paragon (
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)
both have bowling alleys to
keep the older ones occupied. The latter also has an IMAX theatre and Siam Ocean World
(
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)
, a basement-level aquarium. All of these malls and most others in Bangkok
have amusement centres with video games, small rides and playgrounds (they're often
located near the food courts).
Bangkok Doll Factory & Museum
This somewhat hard-to-find museum (
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)
houses a colourful selection of tradi-
tional Thai dolls, both new and antique.
Kid Friendly Museums
Museum of Siam
Although not specifically targeted towards children, the Museum of Siam (
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)
has
lots of interactive exhibits that will appeal to kids.
Madame Tussaud's
Siam Discovery Center has a branch of this famous wax museum (
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)
.
Ancient City (Muang Boran)
Outside of town, this open-air museum (
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)
recreates Thailand's most famous
monuments. They're linked by bicycle paths and were practically built for being climbed
on.
Practicalities
Many hotels offer family deals, adjoining rooms and (in midrange and top-end hotels)
cots, so enquire specifically. Car seats, on the other hand, are almost impossible to find,
