5 days 4 night in Bangkok, Khao Yai (Thailand) with Kids

Bangkok has always been a good place for shopping since I was a teenager. Since my last visit to this country was over 10 years ago, I am not too sure how the kids will take it as there are a lot of walking. My wife and I tried our best to ensure that the kids don’t get too bored. Ultimately, I think we all enjoyed the day trip at Khao Yai. Here are our 5 days Bangkok itinerary with our kids.

Day 1: CentralWorld shopping complex

Day 2: Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, Icon Siam

Day 3: Khao Yai

Day 4: Platinum Fashion Mall, Big C, Terminal 21, Jodd’s fair night market

Day 5: MBK 

Day 1:

We arrived early at Changi Airport for check in and at the same time took some photos for the kids. They were especially excited about the Wonderfall - the terminal multimedia wall. 

We also took some photos after passing the immigration gates at their immersive garden. 

After reaching Suvarnabhumi Airport and checked in to our hotel, it was about 6pm already. We took a Tuk Tuk and had our dinner at centralworld. Took a queue number at Kub Kao Kub Pla, waiting time about 30mins which is still not too bad consider it dinner peak hour. The food and service are good, the kids loved it too. 

After dinner, we went to After You Dessert Cafe for their Shibuya toast. Who can resist their toast right? 

Day 2: 

It’s shopping day at various shopping centre. For breakfast, we had bagels at The New Yolk Bagel Experience.

After which, shopping time!!

Day 3:

I brought this package at Klook which consist of a private transport which will take you to your destinations. You can choose the number of days for this package and inform the driver your desired destinations on the actual day. The driver will pick you at your hotel early morning as the journey from BKK to Khao Yai takes about 3 hours. The driver will give you some recommendation and their suggestions too. I booked a day trip to the different places and the kids love it, especially the interaction with the animals. They totally exhausted themselves at the end of the day. Here are some of the photos. 

Day 4:

We are back to shopping again. Head to Big C to purchase travel gifts like food or souvenirs. Medical items like medicine are cheap too. We dropped by terminal 21 mall before going to jodd’s fair. 

Day 5:

We went to MBK and lunch before departing to the airport.

Overall, I think the trip was good, although there were quite a lot of emotion breakdowns with the walking and humid weather. Transportation like Tuk Tuk really save us from a lot of walking too, plus the kids love them. Day 3 trip to Khao Yai was really enjoyable, highly recommended. 

Som Tam Nua - Siam Square

Located at an alley within Siam Square opposite Siam paragon. Serves northeastern Thai cuisine

Steamed Fish - Entire dish including the vegetables were steamed. A light and healthy dish. However, there was a lot of bones within the fish.

Fried Chicken Wings - One of their signature dish. Recommended to order.
 

 White Rice

Thin noodles - Generously topped with pork floss and crackers. However noodles was too saucy and starchy.

Northeastern style Spicy Soup with Pork Bone - Clear broth which is extremely sour. Pork meat was hard to chew.

Verdict: 2/5

Price: 450 baht per pax

Address:

392/14 Soi Siam Square 5, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok, Thailand

Tel:  02-251-4880

 

An overly raved Thai restaurant.

T & K Seafood - Chinatown Bangkok

Mandatory Seafood dinner feast at Bangkok Chinatown. T & K Seafood (staff wearing green t shirt) is prominently  located at a road junction of Chinatown with competitor stall right beside wearing pink t shirts.

No crowd at all at 5pm

Steamed Fish (large) - with sweet and sour Thai sauce and garlic on top which is really appetizing. No fishy smell at all. A must order dish.

Oyster Omelet - Fresh and juicy oyster.

Prawn roll (Hei Zhou)

Shark fins - Traces of shark fins was little

Claypot Crab Glass Noodles - Well done non sticky glass noodles which fully soaked up the essence of the sauce.

Outdoor cooking

All indoor and outdoor tables filled up by 7pm

Address:
49-51 Soi Phadung Dao
Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand
T: (02) 223 4519.
Open daily from 5pm till late night

Verdict: 3.5/5

Price :  500 baht per pax

This is the second time i visited T & K Seafood and it still live up to its name for providing cheap and quality seafood spread. Customer base include both the locals and tourist. Recommended for seafood lovers to drop by when you are at Bangkok.

Greyhound Cafe - Siam Center

Greyhound Cafe is a popular Thai restaurant which have an extensive menu of Thai and international dishes. Well loved by both the locals and tourist.

 

Window seats available

Dessert from Sweet Hound (sister brand) available as well.

Display of cake, parfait and other Thai desserts.

Fine dining setting and atmosphere at an affordable price.

Chicken Wings 130 baht - Well marinated small winglets. This is one of their signature dish on the menu.

Phad Thai 190 baht - Typical Thai dish found on the menu. Generous serving of seafood ingredients. Slightly oily but overall still a descent Phad Thai.

Elvis Burger 220 baht - Thick beef patty with cheese and bacon sandwiched between soft buns.

Blondie 140 baht - with vanilla ice cream which goes very well with the nicely baked walnut butterscotch. Vanilla fresh cream served at the side.

Verdict: 3/5

Price: 350 baht per pax

Branches:
1) Emporium
2) Chidlom
3) J Avenue
4) Ratchayothin
5) Phaholyothin
6) Siam Center
7) The Crystal
8) The Circle

Overall Grey Hound is not as outstanding as i expected. Do try their sister outlet - Another Hound and Sweet Hound. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Bangkok. I have tried all the three hounds and Another Hound certainly leave a deep impression on me.