There are a multitude of activities here for all age groups from the youngsters to the seniors. We have listed but a few which each age group would enjoy. What would I want to do and where would I go if I was a youngster living here? For starters I would want to go to the Chiang Mai zoo. It is set on a hillside. So bring a bottle of water, and comfortable shoes. Visit early in the morning as it is cooler and select a snack or two from the local vendors.







Top off the experience with a visit to the gift shop located near the entrance and if you brought a youngster with you buy them a Panda Bear and they will treasure it.







Here we have a photo opportunity for children with fish background at the zoo


Next as a youngster I would want to go to the reservoir which is but a short 20 minute drive from the zoo where I can play with an inner tube in the water while my parents lay near the water in comfort in a tent like setting enjoying refreshments. When I am finished playing in the water we can all enjoy a freshly cooked meal.

Unfortunately we do not have any pictures to share with you from the reservoir. We were at Patong at the time of the tsunami and our Sony was left in our room. The Kodak that we purchased as a replacement has not even lasted us a year.

By the way the hotel we stayed at in Patong was more than $100 US a night and after staying there for a week and then sending them 6-8 e-mails inquiring if the clothes left in our room could be cleaned and returned and inquiring about our personal possession one of which was a Sony camera the reply we received after about 6 weeks was short and basically informing us that our items were not insured or simply put Tough Luck You Suckers. We had written to our hotel and their sister hotel also which was undamaged and a mere 1 hour drive away. I won’t mention their name but they are in PATONG and MERLIN the magician was not required to attempt to clean our clothes or to give us a more understanding reply.

Time to head back to where we are staying to get washed up, watch a bit of TV and then to get ready for the evening activities. Our suggestion would be a trip to the Central Mall which should be close to your accommodations. Shopping for bargains inside the air conditioned mall followed by the surprise for the youngsters should there be any.






Right next door to the Central Mall (NW corner of moat) is an amusement park. Rides for the children, small motorized vehicles for those that are a bit older, games and cotton candy.






Here are several children at the amusement park.


There are restaurants inside either Thai or KFC, Sizzler, Pizza to name a few. Restaurants with entertainment are nearby within walking distance.

The day comes to a close and everyone has enjoyed themselves and looks forward to another day.

After breakfast we go to a sports complex that is virtually unknown to tourists. The complex houses a large swimming pool, a children’s wading pool, change rooms, refreshments by the side of the pool area, badminton courts, tennis courts, squash, massage, snooker, and a restaurant. Entry to the pool is only 40 baht or $1 US for adults and half that for children. During weekdays the pool may be 3-4 people using the pool. It gives you the feeling that it is your own private pool. On weekends the children will be the main ones using the pool.





There are other swimming pools in the city. This one is one least expensive at only $1US and one of the least inhabited. This is one of the places where we take clients who have signed up for our vacation packages. Here and then a fantastic All You Can Eat Buffet.



This photo was taken in front of the adult pool. The children’s pool is a on her left side out of the photo.


The main building is on the left side of the photo. The tennis courts and behind the pool, squash in a separate building opposite the pool and badminton in a building that is behind where I am taking the photo from.

So you can see that there are activities for all ages. Here we showed you but a few activities which would be popular with the young ones and which the parents accompanying the children would also find enjoyable.


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