Thailand family holidays

Best activities in Thailand for families

If you've never travelled to Asia with children, Thailand is a great place to start. From the wild rainforests of the north to the sage-green, pearly-white beaches of the south, it's packed with family-friendly activities. Start your maritime adventures in the metropolis' capital, Bangkok, and with so much to do, it can be hard to sum it all up! Visit the floating markets (we're not exaggerating), the Royal Grand Palace, take family selfies with the Reclining Buddha, take a boat trip along the Chao Phraya River or shop till you drop at Siam Paragon!

Historians can treasure ancient sites and architectural buildings throughout the country, including the Shrine of Truth, the snow-white Wat Rong Khun temple, the Temple of the Golden Mount and the ruins of the ancient city of Ayutthaya.

Thailand is also home to animal-filled national parks and rescue centres that protect its majestic wildlife from the tourist masses. Chiang Bay is home to a magnificent elephant sanctuary set in a lush olive valley, providing a safe and loving environment. All funds raised go towards caring for the elephants and rescuing new ones, so you can feed them, play with them, hug them and much more!

Best destinations in Thailand for families

Thailand is not only a destination for lovers and solo travellers, but also offers many family-friendly beaches. Mae Nam, in Ko Samui, boasts a vast shoreline of white sand and shallow waters, ideal for little ones to splash around in. The beaches of Kamala and Surin in Phuket are also very popular with families. They offer plenty of water sports, lively huts and restaurants and, if you're lucky, you might even spot some superb nesting turtles! A little further inland, you'll find an elephant sanctuary.

Of course, your Thailand getaway won't be complete without a visit to one of the world's most photographed gems: Pha Nang Bay. This beautiful, secluded bay, surrounded by limestone outcrops and perfectly turquoise waters, must have made you see the James Bond film, right?

Best hotels in Thailand for families

The family-run Chaweng Regent Beach Resort, nestled on Koh Samui, exceeds all expectations. The resort features sumptuous bungalow suites overlooking Chaweng's golden sandy beach, surrounded by lush meadows where flora and fauna abound. There are two indoor and outdoor pools with a children's swimming area, as well as a kaleidoscope of entertainment for younger guests: a kids' club, playground and games room!

Who says four-legged pets can't join in the family fun? The answer lies in the aptly-named Dream Hotel Bangkok! The establishment welcomes small pets weighing less than five kilos. So finding a charming place for your puppy during your holiday is no longer a problem! Chic with a rustic feel, you can relax on a sun lounger on the roof or unwind at the Seven Rituals Sanctuary Spa. The hotel also has an excellent childcare service, a gym and fabulous restaurants serving international cuisine.