The majority of short-trip travelers will concentrate on traveling in groups of friends or family members while on leisure trips combined with visits to upscale restaurants and coffee shops, frequently choosing to stay in 2-3 star hotels.

For short trips with friends and family, today we have 10 places to visit near Bangkok as a guideline.

1. Mahanakhon Skywalk: One of Bangkok’s top tourist attractions is the Mahanakhon Skywalk. The King Power Mahanakhon Building’s 78th floor viewpoint, regarded as Thailand's highest viewpoint, is the highlight. This is one location in Bangkok that is quick and easy to get to, right beside the Chong Nonsi Skytrain station. Don't miss this view if you enjoy seeing the city in a romantic setting, when the sun is setting and bathing the view in orange light. You can be sure that if you visit this location, you will be able to capture stunning images of the night sky.

2. Siam Amazing Park: The nearby water park has an eye-catching rainbow-colored slider as its landmark, so it’s highly unlikely that anyone in Bangkok is unaware of its existence. Thai people have been visiting Siam Amazing Park, a water park and amusement park, for more than 40 years. Siam Amazing Park features a number of rides in addition to being a water park. It could be argued that it is a destination with everything, ideal for bringing kids for activities on the ideal vacation.

3. Safari World: Safari World, the kingdom of all kinds of creatures, is a tourist destination where kids can go to learn about and comprehend the nature of various animals. A variety of animals in various zones, such as the Safari Park zone, and an open zoo zone (Open Park) with dangerous animals like lions, zebras, tigers, and bears, are recommended highlights that should not be missed. Children can take photos as mementos. A well-liked activity that shouldn’t be missed is the Jungle Walk, where there are more than 200 giraffes for kids to feed and stare in wonder at.

4. Dreamworld: The largest outdoor amusement park in Thailand, Dream World is situated in the province of Pathum Thani, which is just north of Bangkok. The rides, which increase in thrill level from the most child-friendly to the most adventurous are recommended highlights that should not be missed. All kids will enjoy the snow town, which is a replica snow area. There is a snow town theme decoration inside where kids can also take lovely pictures.

5. Underwater World Pattaya: Children can enjoy the beauty of aquatic animals and discover aquatic animals’ characteristics at the aquarium. The walkway tunnel, where numerous schools of fish swim, is a recommended highlight not to be missed. Additionally, there will be a show of staff feeding sharks and stingrays inside the tunnel zone for visitors to see.

6. The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya: Come and check out Thailand's most renowned wooden architecture. The Sanctuary of Truth is a group of buildings and sculptures that required the skill of exquisite woodcarving, and they reveal tales of evolution, the origins of the world, the origins of humanity, and the origins of religion from antiquity to the present. I can attest to the beauty of the images and structures, and there are also other things to do, like an all-day river cruise or elephant riding.

7. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden: A botanical garden with a large area of 1,700 rai (2.72 square kilometers), Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Pattaya is a popular tourist destination where you can travel in peace and take in the beauty of nature surrounded by different kinds of flowers and trees. The plant displays in the various zones are a must-see, and this is the location of Dinosaur Valley, where the park’s most lifelike dinosaur statues are on display.

8. Pattaya Dolphinarium: The No. 1 dolphin show in Asia at Pattaya Dolphinarium is something that anyone who loves and is fascinated by dolphins has to see. Parents are welcome to bring their kids along to enjoy and witness the cute, entertaining performances by intelligent dolphins and seals. It will undoubtedly be a trip that the kids will enjoy. Purchasing a package to swim closely with dolphins is a standout experience that shouldn’t be missed.

9. Ramayana Water Park: Ramayana Water Park, the best-known water park in Pattaya, is a much-loved tourist destination for both Thai and foreign visitors thanks to its distinctive decoration theme and name. The most exciting rides in this area are Free Fall, Python, and Aquaconda, which are great for enjoying with friends and family.

10. Vana Nava Hua Hin: Vana Nava Water Park, one of Hua Hin's most well-known attractions, must not be missed by anyone planning a trip there because it has more than 20 different rides. The Abyss, the first and largest water slide in Thailand and ready to produce extreme thrills, is the must-experience highlight ride.