Celebrate National Children’s Day in Chidlom

Established in 1955, National Children’s Day takes place on the second Saturday of January in Thailand. It is a public holiday, which gives children and families the opportunity to celebrate at local events held in their neighborhoods, towns, and villages. Children and families look forward to this holiday — known as “Wan Dek” in Thai — as a special occasion to learn, grow, and play together.

Families staying in Bangkok’s Chidlom neighborhood will find many special activities to make this observance a fun and memorable day. Here are our top picks for travelers and families residing in the Chidlom area:

CentralWorld Mall will host a day of kid-friendly attractions in TK Park, a “living library” complex located on the 8th floor of the mall. The day will be filled with demonstrations and performances, reading activities, and a screening of Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D. The TK Park space also includes a special children’s room, a virtual reality area, and an open learning space which will give kids of all ages options for learning and entertainment.

Take a taxi or tuk-tuk to the nearby Paragon Mall for another educational option — the fantastic Ocean World aquarium. Children love the underwater displays, the live fish feeding area, and the creatures which range from living reefs and coral to sharks and rays. Both CentralWorld and Paragon have cinema complexes, shopping, and dining options for a full day of activity.

Other Children’s Day highlights around Bangkok include the free and open tours at the Parliament House and Government House complexes. These educational tours teach children about civic affairs and give them an opportunity to consider their contributions to our society. The Thai Royal Air Force puts on an air show at Don Mueang airport, also a big favorite with families on this special holiday.

Children’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for families visiting Thailand, and we hope you have the chance to take your children out to see the many events taking place in Chidlom. Happy Children’s Day!