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Vacation in Thailand with children

Travel tips – traveling with children in Thailand

► Thailand is one of the most child-friendly countries in the world. That is also why Family vacation with children in Thailand particularly worthwhile. The Thais’ joy in the little European guests comes from the heart.

In addition, Thailand is cheap and safe – and breathtakingly beautiful.

Especially in the smaller hotels and resorts Children are often treated like family members and enjoy all freedom. The hotel staff also likes to take on the role of babysitter – from the heart – without payment.

Children are always warmly welcomed and welcomed in Thailand. They are often petted and given. Thai families often come and want to take a photo with their children together with the German children. It is a nice experience to meet such kind and child-loving people.

For a Thailand vacation with children, however, you have to consider a few things:

Thailand is a modern and safe country with good infrastructure. There are countless sights that children and adults alike will enjoy.

For a family vacation there are countless beaches that are ideal for children and also for toddlers and babies.

Please note the following:

I. Precaution

Vaccinations for children in Thailand

Before the Thailand vacation you should definitely go to the family doctor early with the whole family to clarify which vaccinations are necessary for Thailand.
Basic immunization such as diphtheria, polio, tetanus is important, and you should also be vaccinated against hepatitis A..

Travel first aid kit Thailand for children

Discuss the first-aid kit with your family doctor. A first aid kit doesn’t have to be huge. You need tablets for malaria prophylaxis when you go on vacation in a region at risk of malaria. In addition, adhesive plasters and a remedy for diarrhea. Then a means for mosquito protection and a means to relieve itchy mosquito bites – such as Fenistil.

Child lost

It can happen that you lose your child in the turmoil of a Thai market or while shopping.
Everyone takes care of crying and helpless children in Thailand. Someone will address the child and try to find the parents.

As a precaution, give the children an opportunity to contact:

  • Children receive an SOS bracelet / emergency bracelet on excursions. Children like the bracelets. You can find them in pharmacies or on Amazon.
  • Get a chain with a pendant for the children where the name and contact details have been stamped or engraved. Dog tag with engraving. Children like to wear that.
  • Write the cell phone number and email address on the child’s arm with a waterproof pen

II. Flight and arrival: Fly to Thailand with the baby and children

If you want to fly to Thailand with children or a baby on holiday, you have to think a few things in advance.

flight selection

It is not easy for children to get through the stressful flight to Asia without stress. If you are traveling with children, you should plan your journey so that you can get to Thailand as quickly as possible.

Direct flight and night flight

To avoid stressing the children unnecessarily, it is best to book a direct flight and night flight. This is the least stressful for babies and children and they can sleep best on the plane in accordance with their biorhythm.

The surcharge for a direct flight is definitely worth it. On flights with a stopover, the children quickly start to complain.

A direct flight from Frankfurt to Bangkok takes around 10-11 hours. From Frankfurt, ideally choose the Thai airline with yours Wide-body aircraft Airbus A380.
Thai Airways is a great airline and very family friendly. The staff is very polite. The service is first class and the crew takes care of children very lovingly.

Baby seat

There Children under 2 years are not entitled to a seat, you sit very uncomfortably yourself and have little freedom of movement on the plane. Good airlines therefore often offer the first row of seats. A foldable baby basket is also provided.
Advantage from the first row of seats. You can park the baby basket and you have more legroom.
Disadvantage: You keep staring at a wall.

Change diapers on the plane

You change the diapers of babies on the toilet or ask the flight attendant for a place for it. With Children from 2 years you can usually go to the toilet.

Children are busy on the plane

Children have to be occupied during the entire flight, so you should take the typical travel games and your favorite cuddly toy in your hand luggage.
Meals and breaks are a welcome change for the children.

Acclimatize after landing

It would be recommended that you first make a 1-3 day stopover in Bangkok after arriving in Thailand to start the holiday without stress.

In order not to get sick immediately after arriving in Thailand, one should give the body enough time to acclimatize and get used to the tropical climate.

After you have acclimatized, you can then continue relaxed to your actual holiday destination and enjoy the holiday with the children.

There are many great exciting things in Bangkok Excursions for children. The Thais are very fond of children – they will enjoy their vacation.

III. Onward journey: choose a means of transport suitable for children

Children cannot cope with hardships as well as adults, so you should choose every mode of transport wisely.

  • It is better to take a slow ferry than a speed boat.
  • Longer distances are better covered by train than by bus.
  • Better take a private minibus
  • Travel long distances by plane, for example from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
  • Never ride scooters with children. Only if it has to be, but then super super slow and careful.

IV. Stay in Thailand

Climate change: acclimatize to the tropical climate

You usually feel a bit weak after your arrival and it is best to take it a bit easier the first few days. It is best not to jump into any adventure right away.

time shift

What applies to climate change also applies to the time difference. The time difference makes you tired and exhausted. You should take it easy for the first two to three days so that the biorhythm and the internal biological clock can adjust to it. This way you avoid that the children get sick as soon as they arrive in Thailand.

Avoid too much sun

The sun is particularly intense in Thailand. Therefore, children and adults should always wear a hat or cap and good sunglasses as sun protection during the midday heat.
Straw hats and the authentic Thai hats are ideal for protection.
Infants should always wear a cotton hat and spend in the shade as often as possible.

Beach

On beaches with lots of shells or rocks, children should always wear swimming shoes or beach shoes when bathing.

Drink a lot and eat little ice cream

Children should always drink enough. The heat makes you tired and thirsty. Drinking water is best suited for this. Lightly chilled tea, fruit juice or lemonade without ice are also ideal.

Fresh coconut water from the coconut is also a perfect thirst quencher.

You have to be careful with baby milk, it spoils very quickly in the heat.

Drinks too cold can cause diarrhea in adults and children. Therefore only drink cool drinks and no cold drinks.

With ice you should packaged ice cream only consume – and not too much. Or ice cream in ice cream parlors.
Ice can cause diarrhea.

hygiene

Bacteria can be present in ice and fresh salads, which can cause diarrhea in Europeans. If you want to be on the safe side, avoid fresh ice cream and salads. Diarrhea or vomiting are rare.

You should pay particular attention to general hygiene.

Use Thai pharmacies

If the children get sick in Thailand, there is no need to worry unnecessarily. In Thai pharmacies you can buy all the medicines you need – even without a prescription.

Go to the doctor and the hospital

If you need a doctor or pediatrician in Thailand, the best way to go with the children is to go to a private hospital. There are practically no resident doctors in Thailand. The hospitals are everywhere in all tourist regions and in the larger cities. The private hospitals have the same or a higher standard than European hospitals. In any case, one speaks English – sometimes also German. The Thai friendly service and care is top notch.
You are in good hands in private hospitals.

INFO: The service and equipment of state hospitals does not meet European standards.

stroller

In Bangkok and in the rural regions of Thailand, hardly anyone is traveling with a stroller. In Bangkok, the sidewalks usually have a lot of damage and holes and are so built up with food stalls and souvenir shops that it is almost impossible to get through with a stroller. And … without a stroller you are simply more flexible.

Instead of strollers is best used a sling or one Child carrier with hip belt for back or chest.

Baby products

Take only a basic supply of baby items and baby food from Germany to Thailand. You can buy all the necessary baby items and baby food in any larger location, e.g. in 7-eleven, Tesco, Big C, …
It is best to use traditional cloth diapers because of the heat during longer tours for babies. Please do not use plastic diapers in the heat.

  • Pampers are twice as expensive as in Germany.
  • Pacifiers are not common and therefore cannot be found in any shop.
  • Baby clothes are dirt cheap.
  • In Thailand, it is common for toddlers to walk around without diapers. It is normal for a child to hit the floor.
  • Towels are available in every hotel. You don’t need to take them with you from Germany.

Thai children of the same age

Let your children play with the same age Thai children. Thai children are extremely friendly, helpful, curious and considerate.

Dogs – cats – ants

Children mostly feel very comfortable in the rural regions of Thailand. They love animal parks, handicrafts, and the great outdoors.

dogs and cats

As parents you have to warn children about the dangers in Thailand. This also includes the Thai dogs and cats. These could transmit rabies.

ants

Furthermore, children must be warned and protected against the red weaver ants. These live on the ground and in the leaves of the trees. The bites of the red weaver ant are extremely painful and often lead to severe itching.
Children should always wear shoes in Thailand.

Mosquito repellent for children

A mosquito net is the best protection for the night. Use the version as a stretchable mosquito net rain bell for children.
As a mosquito repellent, you should use little or no mosquito repellent in children. The best thing to do is to talk to your pediatrician about this.

Basic information on mosquito repellent in Thailand:
It is best to wear clothing that covers the arms and legs. This also corresponds to the traditional Thai dress code and is much more comfortable to wear than you think.

Furthermore, it is best to take a shower every night before going to sleep and always sleep under a mosquito net if there are no mosquito nets on the windows. Ideally, you should always wear light cotton clothing.
Notes on mosquito protection

V. Where to go with children in Thailand?

The round trips, which can be booked inexpensively in Thailand, are ideal. If you book a private guided tour or a private guided individual tour, then you are flexible in the tour design. You can stay with the children wherever you want. You determine the travel destinations and the pace of the tour yourself.

In Thailand you don’t have to worry too much about a suitable holiday destination – there are many.

Examples of holiday destinations with children:

In Thailand with children to Bangkok

Dream World

North of Don Muang Airport in Bangkok is Dream World. It is a fantasy land, a dream garden, a theme park. There is a nostalgic railway and the largest raft slide in Thailand. And much more…
Address: Rangsit, Nakhon Nayok Street, Pathum Thani Province,
Admission: children 95 baht, adults 120 baht

In Thailand with children to Pattaya

Underwater World

In Aquarium Underwater World in Pattaya you walk through a 100 m long glass tunnel through the entire aquarium. There are 5,000 species of fish to marvel at.
Address: Pattaya, Sukhumvit Street at the Lotus supermarket
Admission: children 180 baht, adults 360 baht

Sriracha Tiger Zoo

In the Sriracha Tiger Zoo north of Pattaya, elephants and 100,000 crocodiles and 200 tigers can be admired. Then there is a spectacular pig race.
The Sriracha Tiger Zoo can be booked as a half-day tour in Pattaya’s travel agencies.
Address: 341 Si Racha District, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20110
Admission: children 200 baht, adults 300 baht.

In Thailand with children on Koh Samui

If you have planned a beach holiday, then it is best to book the known holiday destinations with children. There is always something on offer and the children do not get bored.
For example, a bathing holiday on the island of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is ideal with children.
There are many gently sloping beaches with fine white sand on the island of Koh Samui, where children can splash around. For example on Chaweng Noi beach.
The children quickly make friends there with other children and thus keep themselves busy all day. Above all, building sand castles, splashing around and playing with other children can be experienced there.
The beach is quite safe. Many people take care of your and other children there. The beach slopes gently and after a hundred meters it still doesn’t get deep. In addition, the sea floor and the beach are made of very fine white sand, where you can not hurt yourself.

Jellyfish in Thailand and on the coast of Koh Samui

Dangerous jellyfish on Koh Samui are rare. And if, then shortly after the rainy season.
The Thai people warn with warning signs if there is a danger of jellyfish.
If there are jellyfish warnings, then you should pay attention to them.

Koh Samui monkey theater

Children love the Samui Monkey Theater. There is also an elephant show there.
Monkey Theater Koh Samui
Address: Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320
Admission: children 75 baht, 200 baht.

In Thailand with children to Chang Mai in Northern Thailand

In Chang Mai you can explore the mountainous northern Thailand with its traditions and customs. This is a real cultural holiday that can also be entertaining for children. The Thais always have one or the other attraction ready for children. A visit to the hill tribe villages – such as the Hmong – also shows children how to live in other cultures.

Other attractions in the Chiang Mai area:

elephant Camp

Around Chiang Mai there are several elephant camps where you can ride elephants and watch elephant shows. Elephant tours are also offered there.
The best elephant camps are Mae Sai, Mae Taman and Chiang Dao north of Chiang Mai,

Love Animal House

This animal center in Mae Rim, about 20 km north of Chiang Mai, looks after over 100 orphaned animals.
The Love Animal House offers family weekends with campfires and children’s birthday parties.
Address: Love Animal House & botanical gardens & Parks, Mae Rim

In Thailand with children – Khao Lak

Khao Lak is also very suitable for a vacation with children. There are wonderful beaches with great hotels. The little ones can let off steam on the beaches – there is always something for children to discover.

In addition, you have the opportunity to explore the Thai jungle with guided tours. The offered elephant tours are also interesting for children.

In Thailand with children – Phuket

Siam Safari in Phuket

In Phuket you can book tours with elephants, off-road vehicles or by canoe.
Address: Tour Agency Phuket, 70/1 Moo 10, Chao Fa Street, Chalong

Dino Park

Dino Park Phuket is a mini golf course with an artificial volcano. There are dinosaurs all around the mini golf courses. You think you were in prehistoric times.

Jungle adventure playground

A great destination for children is the Camp Laguna jungle adventure playground at the Laguna Beach Resort on Bang Tao Beach.
Children can learn to climb under instruction, hang on ropes, canoe, play football and beach volleyball or build sand castles.

Children in the shopping center

VI. The best travel time for vacation in Thailand with children

It is the hottest in Thailand from April to June.
From July to October it is rainy season – depending on the holiday destination.
During these months the temperatures and the humidity are very high.
The best time to travel for children is between November and February, when the climate is most bearable.

Excursions for children in Bangkok

Child-friendly activities in Bangkok.
Google Maps map:
Bangkok excursions with children

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