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Fun things to do in Bangkok, Thailand
1. Dream world Bangkok
An exciting theme park always comes first! You can go to dream world by taxi; all the taxi drivers will know the location of dream world as it is a very popular tourist destination in Bangkok. You will need a whole day at the theme park as there are many thrilling rides catering to both the young and the old. The new addition is the snow town, experience freezing fun at -8◦C! Try to buy the ticket online as it is cheaper than buying it over the counter and saves you time as well!
Address - 62 Moo1, Rangsit-Ongkarak road,Thanyaburi,Pathumthani, 12130, Thailand
2. Siam Ocean world
Siam Ocean world is located at Siam Paragon, just a five minute walk from MBK shopping center. It is open every day from 10 AM to 9PM; you will need a minimum of 90 minutes to explore the whole place. There are many activities that you can do here, like the ocean walker, experience the 5D cinema extremes, take a ride in the ocean feeding boat or even dive with the sharks! Check their website for promotional offers!
Address - B1-B2 Floor, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
4. Bangkok dinner cruise
Bangkok city is spectacular at night! The best way to enjoy the beautiful city is to take a romantic dinner cruise along the River of Bangkok. There are many cruises available like the Wanfah dinner cruise, White Orchid cruise, Manohra cruise and River Star Princess cruise.
You can enjoy a spectacular dinner with the cool breeze as you take in the sights of the city.
Address:
Loy Nava cruise - 37 Charoen Nakorn Road, Klong San 10600
Thailand
+66 2 437 4932
Manohra cruises - Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa
257 Charoennakorn Road, Samrae Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
+66 2 477 0770
Chao Phraya Princess - 94 Soi Charoennakorn 21, Charoennakorn Road, Banglumpoolang, Khet Klongsarn, Bangkok, 10600
Thailand
+66 2 860 3700
Wanfah Dinner cruise - Address: 292 Ratchawong Road, Chakhaward Sub-district, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok 10100 Thailand.
5. Floating market
There are many floating markets in Bangkok, Most of them are over populated with tourists so everything is expensive and you need to go way out of Bangkok as well; Like the Amphawa floating market and Damnoen floating market. The market that is the closest to Bangkok is the Taling Chang floating market. It is a weekend market and you can travel in the public bus to experience the Thai style of life. You can take a boat ride to see the small wooden houses, visit the orchid farm and feed the always hungry fish!
You can easily reach Taling Chan floating market by taxi or the cheaper way to go there is take the bus number 79 from Siam or from outside Central world. It will take approximately 40 minutes to reach the market.
6. Flow house Bangkok
Need to get away from the rush of Bangkok to somewhere more fun and wet? Then flow house is the place for you! You can spend the day playing pool, ping pong, enjoy amazing mouth watering food and ride the wave! You can take flow lessons as well! Flow house is located downtown in Sukhumvit Soi 26, just a short distance from the Emporium shopping mall.
Address - A-Square, Sukhumvit Soi 26 Klong-Toey, Bangkok 10110
7. Funarium
Every day is play day at the Funarium! Funarium is a play area for kids up to thirteen years old. Don’t forget to bring your own socks or you will have to buy a pair from there, but is always cheaper to bring your own. Watch your child have fun in the slides, trampoline, cycling and art and craft as well. You can eat and relax in the Eat and relax zone when your kids get really tired. What a fun filled day for the kids! Why should adults have all the fun?!
Address - 111/1 Sukhumvit 26 Wattana Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Everyday can be a fun day in the amazing city of Bangkok! Check out my other article on shopping in Bangkok!