Lumpini Park Bangkok

The green lung of Bangkok’s city center, Lumphini Park is Thailand’s very first public park. The 58-hectare park was a private land of King Rama VI, named Thung Sala Daeng (Sala Daeng Field), which was re-landscaped in order to host Thailand’s first Expo in 1920s, which failed to happen as the king passed away. The park was later open for the public uses in 1952, and remains Bangkok’s top leisure park with some 10,000 visitors daily. 

During the cooler months of the year, from December to February, there’s a series of free live orchestra concerts on Sundays “Concert in the Park“ hosted by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra featuring a number of guest singers, which makes a good opportunity for a chill-out picnic.

Opening hours: Daily, 5am - 9pm

Admission: Free 

Getting  there: BTS Sala Daeng station, MRT Silom station. Bus no. 4,13, 22, 45, 47, 141

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Funarium Bangkok

Funarium is Bangkok’s largest indoor soft-play area all kids can’t miss to love. Covering the space of 2,000 square meters, this international-standard air-conditioned playground offers a wide range of activities like painting, crafts making, bike riding, roller blading and cooking as well as two giant play areas where your kids (up to 13 years old) will be having so much fun while you, parents, are chatting over cups of coffee. 

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 7pm, Friday - Sunday & Public Holidays 8:30am - 8:30pm.

Admission: B180-300 for kids and B90 for adults for three hours.

Getting there: By Car: Funarium can be easily accessed from both Sukhumvit Road and Rama 4 roads. From Sukhumvit, enter Sukhumvit Soi 26 until you reach K Village shopping center (about 1 km.) Turn left and Funarium is around 200 meters away. From Rama 4, turn left at Big C Super Centre into Soi Attakravi. Funarium is 150 meters away on the left hand side. By BTS: 

Get off at Phrom Phong station and take a taxi to Funarium. (See 'By Car/Taxi' section.) Walking from the skytrain is not recommended.

Contact: Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02 665 6555, www.funarium.co.th

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Chatuchak Park Bangkok

A large public park that sits next to Chatuchak Weekend Market you usually see from the BTS Mo Chit’s platform is a leisure and recreation spot for nearby residents. A visit to Chatuchak Park in the morning or during the weekend lets you see a slow side of Bangkok urbanites, who would come here to run, ride a bike or just relax under the trees. 



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Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

Be amid thousands of colorful butterflies housed underneath a giant, 15-meter-tall open-air dome, covering an area of 1,100 square meters at Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, located within the Vachira Benchatat Park (aka. Rodfai Park). Within the total area of 2.4 acres, the park comprises of everything to learn about butterflies and insects, from exhibition rooms showcasing life cycle of insects to activity spaces.  

Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Contact: Tel: 0 2272 4359-60, 0 2272 4680

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Doi Inthanon National Park Chiang Mai

Part of the Himalayan mountain range, Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s tallest peak at 2,565 metres above the sea level. Doi Inthanon National Park covers an area of 482.4 square kilometers in three districts of Chiang Mai province. Cool climate lovers should visit the park during December to February, which is winter and you also get a chance to see the blossom of Siamese sakura flowers all over the area.

Here are some attractions in Doi Inthanon National Park :

●       Namtok Mae Ya is one of the most beautiful cascades in Chiang Mai. Water flows from a 280-metre steep cliff onto different rock formations in a lower basin, creating a beautiful scene.

●       Namtok Mae Klang is a 100-metre one-level waterfall located 8 kilometres from Highway No. 1009 junction and turn left onto an asphalt road for 500 metres.

●       Namtok Wachirathan is a large waterfall Namtok Siriphum is a splendid waterfall that falls from a steep cliff in two lines and can be seen en route to Doi Inthanon.  The attractive waterfall is located at Km. 31 of Highway No. 1009, take a right turn for 2 kilometres and is approachable only on foot from the base of the waterfall.

Natural Study trek on Doi Inthanon

●       Kiu Mae Pan starts from Km. 42.  This short trail, winding through pristine forest for about 2.5 kilometres, a 3-hour walk, allows the hiker to experience the natural beauty of the forest at first hand. The Rhododendrons, commonly found in the Himalayas, are found along the trail and they are in full bloom during December-February.

●       There are more nature trails on Doi Inthanon, each providing different views of the diversity of plants, reforestation, the importance of tributaries, the origin of caves, hilltribe agriculture, and bird watching. Walking trails range from 1 to 8 kilometres.  Each trip needs approval from the Chief of the National Park and a trekking leader is needed. The service is obtained at the Park Office at Km. 31.

Birdwatching on Doi Inthanon

●       Inthanon Bird Watching Information Centre (Uncle Daeng’s Shop) is located at Km. 31.  This is a bird information exchange centre among bird watchers, nature students and the general public.  The information details the habitat and food of birds and animals living on Doi Inthanon. The aim is to pass on this knowledge to the next generation. It also provides the Doi Inthanon Bird watching Diary, bird sketches by various bird watching experts, bird watching trails, bird pictures, and slides.

Contact: Tel: 0 5335 5728, 0 5326 8550; in Bangkok, call 0 2562 0760, or www.dnp.go.th

Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Chiang Mai

A national park in Chiang Mai which covers a 262-square-meter verdant forest and mountain ranges in three districts of Chiang Mai. Attractions in this national park include Huai Kaew Waterfall and Kru Ba Sri Wichai monument tribute to a Buddhist monk who successfully initiated the construction of a road to the peak of Doi Suthep, which was completed in 1935.. Among the major hills: Doi Suthep, Doi Buak Ha, and Doi Pui, Doi Suthep is perhaps the best known as its peak is the location of a sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and the golden pagoda that shrines against the sun.

Contact: Tel: 0 5329 5117-8, 0 5321 0244

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Pattaya Park Jomtien

Pattaya Park at Jomtien Beach features a large water park with giant slides and a tower with a revolving restaurant, which offers a stunning panoramic view of Pattaya city. Visitors can enjoy many playthings which offer excitement and a great fun for the whole family. They also have accommodations offers at Pattaya Park Beach Resort for visitors who want to stay here too.

Opening hours: 24 hours.

Contact: 038-251-201 to 8, 02-579-9612 to 4, 02-941-2056

Getting there: Take Highway No.3 to Chomthian Beach, it locates on the small hill before reaching the public beach.

http://www.pattayapark.com/

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