Dream World is one of two major amusement parks in Bangkok, aside from Siam Amazing Park. However, this park offers a better variety of rides for children under ten, unlike the latter, which mainly has thrilling rides for teens and adults.

Notably, Dream World has been around since 1994, fondly called by locals as Thailand’s Disneyland. Intrigued by the prospect of experiencing a magical time in a Bangkok amusement park, we set off to see if the title is well-deserved.

Upon arriving at Dream World, we were welcomed by colorful manicured gardens, castle-shaped decors, and colorful attractions. However, we found it quite lacking in size due to its 64-acre grounds, unlike major international amusement parks with over 100 acres.

What we liked most about Dream World was riding the cable car from one end of the park to the other. Through this excellent vantage point, we saw the most vibrant sections of the estate, such as the Adventure Land, Fantasy Land, and Dream Gardens.

A second favorite is the Sky Coaster, the first hanging roller coaster in Asia, although this is not for the faint of heart. Other thrill-seeking rides include the Tornado, Viking, Super Splash Boat Slide, and Black Hole Rollercoaster.

As previously mentioned, we appreciate the myriad of child-friendly rides available at Dream World. Several notable ones include the Speedy Mouse, Sightseeing Train, Indian Boat, and Flying Fish.

Another must-see attraction at Dream World is the Snow Town, which features a minus five-degree playspace with slides, occasional snowfalls, and arctic displays. On the downside, not all tickets include entry to this attraction, and the rental jackets are rather thin.

On a final note, we were glad that packed food and drinks are allowed inside the park since the dining options are quite limited. Aside from the quite-pricey food court and classic fair snacks, guests can only choose between KFC and Yam Yam Restaurant for filling meals.

YoYo Land is an indoor amusement park for kids aged three to twelve. Since its establishment in 1994, it has been a popular place for locals to bring their children for weekend fun and entertainment.

Although it’s completely indoors, we were pleasantly surprised at the wide variety of entertainment options available for kids. Plenty of arcade games await young visitors, as well as mini rides, which include a train ride, a Ferris wheel, GoKarts, and bumper cars.

Additionally, there is a playground for kids who need to burn excess energy. The themed Adventure Play Area features pirate ships and rope bridges, a ballpark and slides, a sandpit, a maze, and a fantasy saloon. 

We also appreciate that the entrance to YoYo Land is free of charge. However, the arcade games, rides, and other attractions can be paid for separately, which vary between 50 Baht to 100 Baht.

Alternatively, one-day passes are available for those who want to play unlimited games without a time limit.  In this option, a ticket costs 180 Baht for kids and 120 Baht for adults.

While there are no dining options inside YoYo Land, we are glad it’s right beside the Seacon Square Food Court Zone. Since the tickets do not have a time limit, visitors freely go in and out to get snacks.

On the downside, YoYo Land is not easily accessible through any BTS or MRT stations. The nearest one is Phrom Prong BTS station, which is a 40-minute drive to Seacon Square.

Siam Amazing Park, more commonly known as Siam Park City or Suansiam, is one of the top attractions in Bangkok’s Kha Na Yao district. Established in 1980, it is the oldest amusement park in Southeast Asia.

Originally a water park with the only artificial beach in Bangkok, Siam Amazing Park has added teeth-chattering rides such as the Condor, Giant Drop, Vortex, Boomerang, Enterprise, and Log Flume.

Notably, the Vortex is currently the largest rollercoaster in Thailand, while the Boomerang is an attraction by itself, luring thrillseekers from around the globe. 

Other memorable attractions at Siam Amazing Park include the Jeep Adventure, Tagada Disco Spinner, and the double-decker carousel. 

As for the water park zone, a must-visit is the wave pool, which is a Guinness World Record holder for being the largest in the world. It also offers plenty of slides and fountains, although we found that children above ten years old will enjoy this area more due to the height restrictions.

We also appreciate that a wide range of lockers is available for rent in different areas of the park. Options ranging from free lockers to coin and RFID lockers are available for patrons.

Although it has been around for 40 years, we appreciate that it has kept its facilities up-to-date. We were impressed to note that this decades-old park is clean and well-maintained.

However, we were not very impressed by the food selections at Siam Amazing Park. Although there are four dining options (Tower Restaurant, Log Flume Restaurant, Marine Buffet, and Cafe), we found the food options quite lacking in terms of variety and taste. 

Next on our list is Play Mondo, an indoor entertainment center and playground with thoughtfully designed open play areas that promote resilience and creative play in children. Currently, it has two branches in Bangkok: Central World and Eastville.

Inside the facilities, play areas are divided into different zones: Desert, Forest, Ocean, and Volcano. Each zone features various obstacle courses children can explore through imagination and movements.

We like the concept that it presents, which is a safe and open environment where children can safely explore. Moreover, the walls and floors are padded, and the toys and equipment were made from high-quality materials.

The only equipment we found that may need some supervision is the trampoline. This toy may lead to possible injuries when children are left unattended while using them.

Although Play Mondo specified that toddlers and children up to thirteen years old are welcome in the facilities, we found that the available attractions are more suited to younger children.

Additionally, Play Mondo requires a minimum of three hours per ticket purchased. Based on our surveys, many patrons noted that the allotted time is too long for little children, making them quite bored by the last hour of their allotted time.

Finally, we were disappointed that Play Mondo does not have toilets in its establishment. We feel that it’s rather inconvenient for parents and children to run out of the area every time they need to use the mall’s toilet facilities.

Ramayana Water Park is a thrilling water park in the middle of the forest in Pattaya City. While it is a two-hour drive from Bangkok, we appreciate the experience of exploring the park in a scenic backdrop.

Notably, Ramayana Water Park is one of the biggest in Asia, with an area of more than 45 acres or 18 ha. It also has 21 waterslides, some of which are the longest in the world, as well as a lazy river, a wave pool, and two areas for children.

Additionally, this waterpark has unique rides, such as the Python, Duelling Aqua Coasters,  and Aquaconda. Our favorite slides include the Aqualoop, Spiral, and Serpentine.

For those looking for more thrilling options, we recommend trying the Freefall. In this slide, guests stand in a capsule while the floor disappears and falls down the tube.

Another thing that we like is the large Activity Pool, which is a perfect spot for water volleyball and aerobics. Hot tubs are also available on both ends of this pool.

Besides that, the Relax Pool is a popular option for guests wanting some downtime. The bubbly water is incredibly relaxing, and we liked the convenience of the bar serving various drinks right there.

On the downside, we were disappointed with the food selection in the park since there are only Thai food, fast food, ice cream, and chips. Additionally, outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the premises, and only one bottled water per person is permitted.

Nonetheless, we liked the convenience of the provided entry wristbands where the lockers are linked. It is also a secure payment option inside the facility since it functions as an e-wallet.