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What are some family-friendly places to visit in Thailand for a month-long trip with kids?

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Aug 28, 2022

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Looking at visiting Thailand in Oct/September/ November for a month me My husband and 2 children age 4 and 8.

After watching many YouTube video we are really unsure on where to visit ? 

Can anyone give suggestions please family friendly easy to explore ?

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The conversation shares suggestions for family-friendly locations to visit in Thailand during a month-long trip in October, September, or November. Recommendations include Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Koh Chang, highlighting their suitability for children with activities such as eco-trekking, beach holidays, and visits to the zoo. Some commenters emphasize caution regarding safety in remote areas and the availability of conveniences like supermarkets and gyms. Additionally, the discussion touches on Bangkok as a possible initial stop for acclimatization, noting its convenience for families.

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Is Bangkok suitable for kids for a week as we want to get used to time zone before we start exploring Thailand?

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Bangkok is a fairly large city with all the facilities one would imagine including that Bangkok is unusual in being both a commercial city and a cultural capital, if the most recent. Bottom line is that people tend to think shopping and sights. If those float your boat it works. But kids are not neglected The kind of places in this link, though there are many, many more

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Ste *******

Phuket! For sure

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Cory **********

I live in Chiang Mai. “Chiang mai Eco Trekking” with Ping was by far the coolest adventure I have done in Thailand. We did the 3 days remote hill tribes, 6 hour bambo rafting, elephants, feeding, bathing. Unforgettable adventure. He takes families and stay with real hill tribes people.

Phuket was crowded and felt expensive and we didn’t make any cool memories there. East of Krabi was cheaper and stayed on the beach and rented a private boat driver to see all the islands was fun.

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hi thanks for replying is there stuff to do within walking distance like as styaing for a month will be needing gyms my husband likes river fishing supermarkets and then things to do I.e the elephants and temples as I've read you can only really travel around on mopeds which is no good for us. When you say east of krabi where is that please Thanks again!

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oh feed the giraffes and go to the aquarium at the zoo is great for the kids. I am not trying to advertise my YouTube channels but this video shows us exploring the city and how simple and easy it is to get around without a car. Other videos show the condo with gym we stay at. I have another channel that focuses on nature.

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if you rent a condo they all should have gyms. I hate riding bikes and don’t own a car. Use the “grab” app for rides from 100-150 baht is average to get around the city and a ton of things to do. Elephant tours will pick you up and drop you off is the norm. Locals fish in the river in the city.

Sorry I meant to say west of Krabi not east. I stayed at “natural cafe Krabi” right on the water. She had a pool and arranged a lot. Such as got us a driver for the day for 1500 baht. The pier is 1km away and rented a boat for 5 hours for 1500 baht. Boat driver picked us up. Can get a great massage on location. I stayed a week and got bored. Also spent a few weeks on different islands but got bored. I love it but get bored after a week.

Chiang mai has amazing food, I have tons of places within a few blocks of me including the night market. Can be camping in the mountians in 30 minutes or stay at fancier places with beautiful Mountain View’s. I would even suggest renting a car for a week and visiting Doi Suthep to the west of the city. I have seen and swam at 50 waterfalls and eaten amazing food at some hill trip villages all around the city. Went to hill tribe growing coffee, another one strawberries, and it’s all amazing culture experience.

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My favorite location is „Koh Chang“. Not crowded, great beaches, good restaurants and resorts.

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hi thanks for replying is there stuff to do within walking distance like as styaing for a month will be needing gyms my husband likes river fishing supermarkets and then things to do I.e the elephants and temples as I've read you can only really travel around on mopeds which is no good for us. Thanks again!

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Koh Chang is more useful if you like to have a quiet and relaxed beach vacation. There is a regulary Baht Taxi Service. They drive the entire day from the north to the south of the island. As well there is an Elephant Camp and a Waterfall. There are two bigger supermarkets (Macro abd BigC) just behind White Sand Beach. WSB is by the way the best location to stay. And I can recommend the KC Grande Resort. There are planty of Pools as well as a nice Gym and awesome beach.

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Shayne **********

There's Chiang Mai Family Guide

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Gray ******

Village life is fun for kids that age, but for many western parents the risks are too high. My 8 yo girl has loads of fun with cousins and friends.

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where abouts is this please ,m

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Gray ******

Any a Thai village outside of a town.

I’m an hour south of Mahasarakham.

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Linda ***********

We love koh samui!

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hi thanks for replying is there stuff to do within walking distance like as styaing for a month will be needing gyms my husband likes river fishing supermarkets and then things to do I.e the elephants and temples as I've read you can only really travel around on mopeds which is no good for us.thanks again!

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Linda ***********

chaweng or bangrak beach most popular and gyms on beach road. Rent a car ... open air small buses or taxis. Yes.. elephant sanctuary and petting zoo. Long tail boat to nearby islands. Google activities, gyms, fishing, events etc. You can research online...

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hi thanks for replying is there stuff to do within walking distance like as styaing for a month will be needing gyms my husband likes river fishing supermarkets and then things to do I.e the elephants and temples as I've read you can only really travel around on mopeds which is no good for us. When you say mainland is that more like Bangkok? Thanks again!

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Linda ***********

chwck out new message post. "Koh Samui with Children' many hotel resorts feature children's activities.

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Billy Brown is the troll on this web site take no notice of him he is a pain in the arse.

All of Thailand is beautiful, ok some places not suitable for kids ,Pattaya for one ,

But all the islands are child friendly if you want a beach holiday.

Main land for temples and a lot of tourists areas

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“Village idiot”

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Billy Brown please keep off ,we've had enough of your bull shit

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