5 family friendly activities to do in Thailand

One of the most popular family activities in Phuket is the Fantasea theme park. Based on the rich cultural heritage of Thailand, it includes elephant rides and a wide selection of amusement park rides. Be sure to check out the theater, which was inspired by one of the oldest temples in Thailand. The performances there include pyrotechnics, colorful costumes, and outstanding choreography. Check for ticket deals with Phuket flights.

2) Other Family-Friendly Activities in Phuket

In addition to Fantasea, Phuket activities include Dino Park Mini-Golf, Splash Jungle Water Park, and the Phuket Aquarium.

3) Family-Friendly Activities in Pattaya

If you will be visiting the city of Pattaya, consider one of the following activities:

-The Sanctuary of Truth: This gorgeous temple-like, monumental building is a wonderful example of Thai culture and art. The area includes elephant rides, a dolphin show, and a Thai culture show.
-Pattaya Water Park: This water park right near Jomtien Beach includes a small amusement park complete with a roller coaster.
-Ripley’s Believe It or Not: The museum features hundreds of oddities, a 4-D motion movie theater, and a haunted house.

4) Phuket Family-Friendly Half-Day Tours

The first is a half-day safari tour on Phuket Island that includes an elephant ride, Thai cooking demonstration, monkey show, wooden cart ride, Thai buffet lunch, and optional Chalong Bay junk boat cruise.

The second is an hour long elephant ride in the Phuket jungle with a guide and many opportunities for photos. Again, check packages with Phuket flights for tour deals.

5) Festivals

While you are planning your trip to Thailand, it is worth seeing if you will be there during one of their famous festivals. A few notable festivals include:

-The Songkran festival: April 13-15 all over Thailand with the main celebration in Chiang Mai
-The King’s Birthday: December 5, the entire country shuts down all day to celebrate this special event
-Loy Krathong: the evening of the 12th Thai lunar calendar month (usually November), just outside of Chiang Mai in Mae Jon. The festival of floating lights, Yee Peng, takes place sometime during the Loy Krathong festival.