Thai Children’s Day 2024
January in Bangkok is all about Children’s Day and taking it easy to start the new year. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of places that are putting on their best to celebrate the children. Don’t worry, you’ll enjoy these even if you don’t have kids.
Here are 11 places that are offering something special for Thai Children’s Day 2024 on Saturday 13th January.
1. National Aviation Museum of the Royal Thai Air Force (พิพิธภัณฑ์กองทัพอากาศและการบินแห่งชาติ) – sit in fighter plane cockpits and live out your imagination
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Growing up with Top Gun meant that half my childhood was spent dreaming of soaring through the skies and shooting down enemy fighters. Seeing how popular the National Aviation Museum is during Children’s Day tells me that a lot of young Thai children still have that same feeling I did.
The museum has tons of planes on display ranging from modern jets all the way to World War-era planes and odd helicopters.
To make it extra special, they’ll be putting on a show and offer up tons of prizes on Children’s Day.
Address: 171 Phahonyothin Rd, Sanambin, Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210
Opening hours: 9am-3.30pm, Daily; 7am-4pm on Children’s Day
Contact: +66 2534 1853 | Google Maps
2. Government House of Thailand (ทำเนียบรัฐบาล) – sit in the Prime Minister’s chair
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It’s a yearly tradition for the Government House of Thailand to open its doors during Children’s Day and let the children sit on the Prime Minister’s chair.
Many kids dream of being the nation’s leader one day, and this is a quick taste of what that might be like.
But if the prime minister’s chair isn’t enough, you should also check out the Senate’s activities at the Thai Parliament. They’ll be showing kids around the meeting rooms as well as a quick quiz with prizes.
Government House of Thailand
Address: Dusit, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300
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Secretariat of the Senate (สำนักงานเลขาธิการวุฒิสภา)
Address: 1111 Samsen Rd, Thanon Nakhon Chai Si, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300
Contact: +66 2831 9111 | Google Maps
3. Science Avenue (ถนนสายวิทยาศาสตร์) – have fun with science and the rest of the family
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Unlike the other items on this list, the Science Avenue isn’t the name of an actual location. Rather, it’s a collection of events and activities organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
The Science Avenue is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s an event that’ll showcase a lot of the fun parts of science like using a telescope in Astronomy or getting hands-on with human anatomy.
The event will take place in two places: 5th floor at The Street Ratchada from 12-14 January and at the Ministry itself from 12-13 January.
The Street Ratchada
Address: 139 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Contact: +66 2232 1999 | Google Maps
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม (ถนนโยธี))
Address: Phra Jom Klao Building (อาคารพระจอมเกล้า), 47 Rama VI Rd, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Opening hours: 8.30am-5.30pm, Weekdays
Contact: +66 2333 1313 | Google Maps
4. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World – fish, fish, and more fish!
Image credit: @rina_g_m via Instagram
Everyone loves fish. While many love gobbling up all that seafood, some of us also appreciate how beautiful they can be when they’re still swimming.
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World is one of Thailand’s best aquariums and is located in a very convenient spot in the heart of Siam.
As a kid, the wonders of the deep blue ocean could keep me in a trance for hours, so definitely give this a go.
Address: B1-B2, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Opening hours: 10am-8pm, Daily
Contact: +66 2687 2000 | Google Maps
5. Bangkok Planetarium (ท้องฟ้าจำลองกรุงเทพ) – get entranced by the cosmos
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The Bangkok Planetarium, aka the Science Center for Education (ศูนย์วิทยาศาสตร์เพื่อการศึกษา), was another mainstay for me during my childhood.
You’ll get your usual exhibits that explains the various planets in our solar system as well as spacefaring technology. But all that pales in comparison to when you get to sit back in a comfy chair as the projector lights up the skies. Tickets are ฿30 for kids.
Address: 928 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Opening hours: 9am-4pm, closed Mondays
Contact: +66 2391 0544 | Google Maps
6. Children’s Discovery Museum (องค์การพิพิธภัณฑ์เด็กกรุงเทพมหานคร จตุจักร) – old kid’s museum with a water park near Chatuchak
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The Children’s Discovery Museum is an old, but classic museum that has been entertaining and education Thai kids for over 20 years. The museum is right across from Chatuchak which makes it the perfect spot for kids to play, especially if they’re bored after their parents have been shopping at the market.
The museum also has a water park, so bring some extra clothes in case you or the kids get wet.
Address: 810 Kamphaeng Phet 4 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Opening hours: 10am-4pm, closed Mondays
Contact: +66 2272 4500 | Google Maps
7. Pororo Aqua Park Bangkok (สวนน้ำโพโรโระ อควาพาร์ค กรุงเทพฯ) – easily accessible water park atop a mall
Image credit: @pororoaquaparkbkk via Instagram
Pororo Aqua Park sits atop Central Bangna and is great for groups of kids to have fun together. It’s got all the slides and lazy rivers you’d want. And because it sits on the roof of the mall, there’s even an extra element of excitement there.
Since it’s in a mall, you can even grab a meal and go shopping for presents afterwards.
Address: 6th Floor, Central Plaza Bangna, 585 Bangna-Trad, Bang Na, Bangkok 10260
Opening hours: 11am-7pm, Weekdays; 10am-7pm, Weekends
Contact: +66 2745 7377 | Google Maps
8. Museum Siam (มิวเซียมสยาม) – popular museum hosting a wide range of fun and educational activities for kids
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For parents who want their kids to get some learning done while still having fun, Museum Siam is organizing a plethora of activities. The two-day event which they’re calling Playeum, a mix of play and museum, includes activities that’ll teach kids about art, traditional games, and more.
There’s even something for parents!
Address: 4 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Opening hours: 10am-6pm, closed Mondays
Contact: +66 2225 2777 | Google Maps
9. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre – tours, art, & crafts for kids in the heart of Bangkok
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Not to be outdone by their contemporaries, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is also hosting activities for Children’s Day.
They’ll have two rounds of exhibition tours for kids from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm on the 7th and 9th floors, respectively. You can register for those here.
On the 8th floor, they’ll have board games set up as well as a station for kids to make beautiful masks.
Address: 939 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Opening hours: 10am-8pm, closed Mondays
Contact: +66 2214 6630 | Google Maps
10. Thailand Knowledge Park (อุทยานการเรียนรู้) – learning & sharing about local Thai food
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Thailand Knowledge Park, also known as TK Park, will be hosting FoodVenture on Children’s Day. The activity is an exploration of local Thai cuisine that’s free for kids under 14 accompanied by one parent.
They’ll even have prizes for people who share their favourite local restaurant from their neighbourhood. You can check details and how to submit here (in Thai).
Address: 8th Floor, Dazzle Zone, centralwOrldm Ratchadamri Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Opening hours: 10am-8pm, closed Mondays
Contact: +66 2257 4300 | Google Maps
11. National Science Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์แห่งชาติ) – a full day of learning in this colossal museum
The National Science Museum sits just a bit outside Bangkok, but if you’re really into learning about science then you can spend a whole day here.
The exhibits are designed for kids to easily understand even the most complicated concepts. Since it has exhibits ranging from fossils all the way to electric vehicles and space, there’s a bit of something for everyone here.
Address: 39 Moo. 3 Khlong Ha, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani 12120
Opening hours: 9.30am-3pm, Tuesday-Friday; 9.30am-5pm, Weekends
Contact: +66 2577 9999 | Google Maps
Places for fun and learning on Children’s Day
Children’s Day can be so many different things. It could be just a day of fun, a day of learning, or even a day about seeing what lies ahead. Or even a mixture of all of those.
So why not spice up your Thai Children’s Day 2024 with a very special trip somewhere?
Alternatively, if you’re looking for hidden gems in Thailand, try our guide to lesser-known temples or our sneaky list of secret beaches.
Cover image adapted from: RTAF Museum พิพิธภัณฑ์กองทัพอากาศและการบินแห่งชาติ via Facebook, @rina_g_m via Instagram, Kidcornor เด็กน้อยน่ารัก via Facebook