10 Ideas For What to Do in Bangkok With Kids For 2023!

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Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in South East Asia and is well known for its bustling nightlife scene, jewel-encrusted temples, delicious street food, and sky bars – not what you would imagine for a family vacation.

But that doesn’t mean Bangkok isn’t a good family destination, in fact, there are so many things to do in Bangkok with kids, that you’d be amazed by how much fun you can have as a family here.

From entertaining museums, canal boat rides, tuk-tuk tours, and wildlife parks, you’ll never run out of attractions in Bangkok for kids to enjoy (and adults will love them too!)

So if you’re wondering what to do in Bangkok with kids, read on to see our top family-friendly attractions in Bangkok.

Getting Around Bangkok

But first, let’s discuss how you get around the city because understanding public transport is going to help you plan which of these attractions in Bangkok for families you see and when.

When arriving at Don Muang Airport or Suvarnabhumi Airport (considered the main airport) you’ll be located outside the center of town and will need to get into the city.

This is quite simple. We recommend you either get either the airport shuttle, or taxi so you don’t have to worry about lugging your suitcase as much. It’s a 30-minute drive from the airport to the city, and if you use Bolt (the Uber of Thailand) you can find a cheaper rate than a licensed taxi.

You can also take the Airport Rail Link (ARL) to Phaya Thai, which is considered the center of Bangkok, and then change onto the MRT (the subway in Bangkok) or BTS Skytrain to your hotel. This is better for those without luggage as you need to walk for 10 minutes to the MRT/BTS near Victory Monument.

Once you’ve arrived at your hotel and are ready to start exploring, you’ll be pleased to know ground transportation is quite inexpensive in Bangkok.

We like to use Bolt or Grab all over Southeast Asia (they are the Asian version of Uber). We found that the rides can cost equal to or even less than taking a traditional taxi and you’re assured a nicer car. It also facilitates paying, with no need for cash transactions as it’s all linked to your credit card.

Plus, you get the price before getting in the car so no need to be anxious…