It's easy to get around, the food is varied and, outside of peak hot season (March to May), the weather is relatively mild. There's plenty for families to see and do in the city itself, and even more in the surrounding region. There are hundreds of guesthouses, hotels, travel offices and eateries in a square-shaped historic district rimmed by some of the original city walls. The city is one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations. Home to at least one million people, Thailand's second city straddles the Ping River valley in the scenic north of Thailand. Khao Lak now has several tsunami shelters and an early warning system in place.īest for: family-friendly temples, markets & elephants The 2004 Asian tsunami hit Khao Lak hard and museums and memorials are dedicated to the roughly 3,000 people who died locally in the tragedy. There’s no shortage of boat tours and diving excursions on offer.īack on the mainland, kids enjoy swimming at the natural pool fed by Ton Pling Waterfall stop at a butterfly and orchid farm on the way to see historic architecture and paddle through a mangrove forest known as Little Amazon in the nearby town of Takua Pa. Khao Lak's Thap Lamu Pier is the jumping off point for day trips to the Similans, a chain of nine protected islands with powdery white-sand beaches and some of the finest diving and snorkelling in Thailand. Nearby beaches - Bang Niang, Pakarang, Maphrao, Pak Weep and Bang Sak - each have resorts of their own the scene gets sleepier the further north you go up the coast. The most popular beach is Nang Thong, where an offshore light tower often features in sunset photos. Unlike some of Thailand's busier beach towns, the mood is laid-back and its jungle-backed landscape is dotted with coconut farms. Nightlife is minimal, but a good night market and many boutiques keep the after-dark scene lively enough for most families. The area covers several miles-long expanses of soft sand rimmed by terrific family resorts and restaurants offering Western and Thai menus. On Thailand's southwest coast north of Phuket, Khao Lak has just the right balance of quietude and action for families. If time allows try to visit the floating markets at Amphawa or Tha Kha.īest for: family-friendly Thai beach life The historical park at Ayutthaya is equally fascinating and more accessible on day trips from Bangkok.ĭelve into modern Thailand: Bangkok is one of Asia's great cities don't miss the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and the Golden Mount. Cookery courses cost from as little as 800 baht each, and child-focused classes are available.įamily-friendly island hopping: A step below Phuket and Krabi in terms of tourist numbers but with comparable natural beauty, Trang province's small and quiet islands are ideal for families keen to do some island-hopping.Įxplore ancient ruins: Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet are extensive 12th century ruins. Take a Thai cookery class: While you're in Chiang Mai, there are some 50 cookery schools in the city, teaching classics like tom yum, green curry and pad Thai, along with northern Thai specialities like gaeng hang lay, a rich and mild pork curry. Khao Lak, north of Phuket is a good bet, as are any of these top picks.Īccessible street food: The night markets and walking markets of Chiang Mai make for an easy introduction to Asian street food culture. Relax on family-friendly beaches: It's not all hard partying and there are plenty family-friendly beaches to be found. Thailand's top family-friendly experiences, according to leading Thailand travel expert, David Luekens.
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