Everyone loves traveling, it’s so fun. However, preparing for a family trip is a demanding task, starting from the very first question: where to go?
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Many families take a vacation every few years at the least. While not many are aware that Thailand is absolutely one of the best locations for a fun family vacation.
When considering what to do when you’re already in Thailand, there are plenty of things that you should consider.
Thailand is a land rich in culture and fun, and there’s a lot to do, see, and experience. When planning your family trip to Thailand, you’ll want to consider how to get around, things to do there, and where to stay. This travel guide in Thailand got it all.
How To Get Around Thailand?
1- BTS – Bangkok Skytrain:
Another thing to see and a way to get around is the BTS-Skytrain. This cool Skytrain is lightning-fast running above the town and provides not only a thrilling way to get around, but something fun and different for you and your kids to experience while wandering through this big city.
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BTS is connected to many areas in Bangkok city, with stops in hundreds of locations throughout the city. It can easily take you to some of the greatest shopping centers around and even to the famous Weekend Market located outside the center of town.
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2. Domestic Flights Inside Thailand:
If you’re trying to get around from one place in Thailand to the next, and you have the extra money, in order to save some precious time on your trip you should consider domestic flights.
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For a great family trip in Thailand, it would be smart to check and get updated regarding the regulations of each flight.
Remember to stay safe and always follow all local laws. If all regulations are followed, you and your family may fly relatively safely.
3. Renting A Car In Thailand:
While there are many ways to get around in Thailand, it should be noted that renting a car isn’t the optimal way, even if it may be the safest.
Renting a car in Thailand is expensive, and the roads are often aggravating to drivers who aren’t used to the heavy traffic.
Note that in Thailand, like in the United Kingdom, driving is on the left side of the road, so if you’re visiting from the United States for instance, or another country where people drive on the right side, it may feel a bit weird and difficult.
4. Traveling Through Thailand By A Train:
Although it is not so popular among tourists to travel by train, The Thai train is one great option for you if you have the time and wish to save some money. The train offers a convenient option to sleep over if the journey is long.
If you are traveling to one of the southern islands, for instance, taking the night train with a sleeper could be a really cool experience for the whole family.
Things To DO In Thailand, And Places To Visit In Thailand:
You’ll want to consider some activities and things to see when you plan your family trip to Thailand.
Thailand has so much to offer and you might have to prioritize your places according to your family’s needs. Here are just a few ideas for you to start with before dig deeply into preparing your tour to Thailand.
1) Bamboo Rafting:
The Bamboo Rafting activity is one you really don’t want to miss if you came all the way to Thailand with your kids.’ Sailing’ down the river on hand-made Bamboo rafts let by local ‘bamboo raft driver’.
Stop for a while, jump into the fresh waters to cool yourselves, and back on the raft to move on to the next beautiful spot.
Your kid’s imaginations immediately come alive when they get on that raft, thinking they went into Huckleberry Finn’s legendary world.
2) Visit Elephant Sanctuary Parks:
There are a variety of Elephant Parks throughout Thailand, such as the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, Phang Nga Elephant Park, or the Eco Elephant Park in Chiang Mai. These parks allow visitors to get up close to pet and play with elephants.
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They allow visitors to see elephants in a way that they never have before, while in some of the parks you actually take care of the elephants by feeding them, washing them, or just play with them.
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This is a great way to teach kids about the giant creatures while being so close and intimate with them, making unforgettable memories as you do it.
3) Flight Of The Gibbons – Zip line Park:
Carefully designed for the whole family who comes to Thailand to have the best adventure and excitement.
The park includes a perfect combination of Ziplines, sky bridges, double zip lines, abseils, and spiral staircases.
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It’s been safely structured for you to enjoy the stunning rainforest environment as you ‘fly’ from tree to tree.
4) The Banana Beach: Ko He:
Banana Beach is located in Ko He, Thailand, and is marked by its beautiful blue waters and dreamy wide shores.
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This beach is absolutely one must-visit spot for any Thailand family vacation. The location is perfect for relaxing on one hand and full of playing areas on the other, giving everyone in the family something fun to do.
5) The “Soi Dog Foundation:”
If you or any of your kids love dogs, then this is one place you’ll want to check out. The entire family will have fun in this large petting zoo of dogs AND feel completely satisfied for doing that.
Take some time off to relax, open up your heart, and play with a few of man’s best friends. You might find out that you need that as much as the dogs.
This is the perfect activity for any age, even the younger kids. Handlers will keep everyone safe, and the dogs happy.
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Where To Stay In Thailand?
Figuring out where to stay when visiting Thailand boils down to which region you’d like to see and travel more of. Many people choose the busy Bangkok or bustling Phuket.
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If you finally decided on your family trip to Thailand, do some research on which area of Thailand seems the most exciting to you, and look for hotels or hostels in the area.
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