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A 2-Day Family Plan: Koh Kret, Princess Mother Park & Food

Nonthaburi is one of the easiest places to take kids near Bangkok. It sits right next to the capital so there's no long drive, yet it has an island in the middle of the Chao Phraya you reach by ferry, a big public park where kids can run around, and kid cafes and a toy museum to duck into when it's too hot or rainy. This plan runs 2 days and 1 night, paced so kids don't get worn out, with rest breaks and food woven in throughout, and it keeps long stretches in the sun to a minimum. If you only have a single day, just do the first day on its own.

🛶 Koh Kret ferry with kids🌳 A park for kids to run🧸 Kid cafe & toy museum
Nonthaburi With Kids A 2-Day Family Plan: Koh Kret, Princess Mother Park & Food

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Taking kids to a place right next to Bangkok has one big upside: no long car ride, so no meltdowns on the way. You can reach Nonthaburi on the MRT Purple Line, or drive yourself since it's close. The sights cluster around Pak Kret and the Mueang Nonthaburi side, not far apart. In this plan we make Koh Kret the highlight of day one, because kids love the ferry crossing and cycling the island, and day two leans on wide-open space to run plus an indoor backup in case of rain.

Overview: a 2-day, 1-night family plan

  • Day 1 morning — Ferry across to Koh Kret, pay respects at Wat Poramaiyikawat, cycle around the island, and walk the market sampling Mon food
  • Day 1 afternoon–evening — Watch the potters at work, dinner at a Chao Phraya riverside spot in Pak Kret, then check in
  • Day 2 morning — Princess Mother (Somdet Phra Sri Nakarin) Park, where kids can run around, cycle, and feed the fish
  • Day 2 afternoon — Kid cafe or toy museum (out of the sun and rain), with a stop at Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat before heading home

Why we split it this way

Little kids tend to run out of steam by the afternoon, so we put the outdoor walking in the morning while the sun is still mild, and save the indoor spots like a kid cafe or museum for the afternoon. If it rains or the kids get cranky, you can still keep going under cover.

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Day 1: Koh Kret — ferry, cycling and food

Day 1

Koh Kret: Mon food and the riverside

09:30
Arrive at Wat Sanam Nuea pier in Pak Kret and ferry across to Koh KretComing by MRT Purple Line, get off at Yaek Nonthaburi 1 or Saphan Phra Nang Klao station, then grab a taxi to the pier. Most kids get a kick out of the boat ride. The cross-river ferry is 3 THB per person during the day, and the trip takes under 10 min — hold the kids' hands firmly getting on and off.
09:45
Pay respects at Wat Poramaiyikawat and see the leaning Mutao stupa by the riverAn old Mon temple restored in the reign of Rama V. The grounds are easy to walk, and kids enjoy the riverside leaning stupa. Dress modestly inside the temple. The morning sun is still gentle, so it's a more comfortable walk than the afternoon.
10:30
Rent bikes and cycle around the islandRental runs about 40–50 THB per bike for the whole day, with various sizes. Older kids can ride on their own; little ones can sit behind or use a stroller. The lanes on the island are narrow concrete paths with no cars, so it's safer than cycling in town — but keep an eye on kids along the riverside stretches.
11:30
Walk Koh Kret market: try crispy nuo kala fritters, fried flowers and Mon sweetsKids love grazing on snacks as you walk. Nuo kala fritters (a local taro-stem cake) are the island's signature; the colourful fried flowers make for cute photos with kids. There's plenty of old-style Thai dessert to choose from, priced from tens to a few hundred baht.
12:30
Lunch at a riverside spot on the islandPick a place with riverside seating so kids can watch the boats go by. There's noodles and made-to-order dishes that work for kids, budget around 80–150 THB per person. It's a good break to rest the legs and let kids eat at their own pace.
13:45
Stop by the Mon pottery community and watch the potters at workKids get to see clay shaped for real, and some spots let them try their hand at it. You can buy a small pot or pottery piece as a souvenir, starting from tens of baht. It's a hands-on look at the community's craft.
14:45
Ferry back to the mainland, rest and check inIf the kids nap in the afternoon, head back to the hotel to let them rest before dinner so they aren't cranky in the evening. Hotels around Mueang Nonthaburi and Pak Kret keep the travel short.
17:30
Dinner at a Chao Phraya riverside restaurant in Pak KretThe Pak Kret area has several riverside restaurants — pick one where you can see the river so kids can watch the sunset and the passing boats. Dinner budget runs about 200–400 THB per person depending on the place. If you're a larger group, check whether they have high chairs.

Day 2: Princess Mother Park, kid cafe and a riverside temple

Day two leans on wide-open space to let kids burn off energy in the morning, then moves indoors in the afternoon. The highlight is Princess Mother (Somdet Phra Sri Nakarin) Park in Nonthaburi, a large public park in Pak Kret with more than a hundred rai of land and water, a lake in the middle, open lawns to run on, and a kids' play area. Free to enter.

Day 2

A big park, an indoor spot, and a temple before heading home

08:30
Princess Mother Park, Nonthaburi — let the kids run aroundThe park is in Ban Mai subdistrict, Pak Kret — wide, shady grounds by a lake with grassy lawns, cycle paths and a kids' play area. Go early while the sun is still mild and the air is cool. Free entry; bring hats and drinking water.
09:30
Feed the fish by the lake and cycle around the parkKids love feeding the fish at the water's edge, and there are vendors selling fish food nearby. At times there are bikes for rent — cycling in the park is safe since it's separated from the road. It's a great way to burn off the kids' energy in the morning.
11:00
Drink-and-rest break, then get ready to move indoorsBefore the midday sun gets harsh, move the kids indoors and grab a light lunch on the way.
12:00
Kid cafe or toy museum (choose by your kids' ages)Nonthaburi has several kid cafes — think ball pits and developmental toys, with some featuring a sandpit and climbing area. For a toy museum, the Tooney Toy Museum displays toys and cartoon characters for photos (usually open weekends only). Pick what suits your kids' ages, and check opening days, hours and admission before you go.
14:30
Stop at Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Worawihan and walk the riverside garden before heading homeA temple on the Chao Phraya on the Mueang Nonthaburi side, with a white Thai–Chinese style ordination hall built in the reign of Rama III. There's a riverside garden by the temple where kids can stretch their legs before the drive back. Quiet atmosphere, no admission fee.
16:00
Back to the hotel / return to BangkokThe MRT Purple Line makes the trip back into the city easy. Heading back before the evening rush hour is more comfortable if you have little kids along.

Indoor backups for rain — or for very young kids

When you travel with kids you always want a backup plan, in case it rains or the kids can't handle the sun. Nonthaburi has indoor and semi-outdoor spots where kids can play — here's a shortlist to choose from by age and interest. Check opening days, hours and admission on each place's page before you go, since some open only on certain days.

Indoor

Kid cafes with play zones

Several spots around Mueang Nonthaburi and Pak Kret have ball pits, developmental toys, a reading corner and a sandpit. Parents sip coffee while kids play for hours. Good for toddlers through primary-school age.

Weekends

Tooney Toy Museum

Displays toys, dolls and cartoon characters in themed rooms — fun for photos, and great for older kids and adults feeling nostalgic. Usually open weekends only, so check the hours before you go.

Farm

Kids' farms / learning gardens on the outskirts

Around Pak Kret and Sai Noi there are farms where kids can feed goats, catch fish, collect eggs, plant vegetables and play in the mud. A semi-outdoor activity that gets kids out in nature.

Food kids will eat and grown-ups will like

Food matters a lot when you travel with kids, because a hungry kid turns cranky in seconds. We've picked Nonthaburi eats that kids can manage easily and adults enjoy too, ordered roughly by when you'll run into them in this plan. Prices are rough ranges.

1

Nuo kala fritters (Koh Kret)

Snack · Koh Kret market

The island's signature snack — fritters made with taro stem for a crisp, chewy bite. Easy for kids since they aren't spicy, dipped in a sweet sauce. Grab some to munch as you walk the market.

Kid-friendlyMon food
฿20–40/serving
2

Fried flowers

Snack · Koh Kret market

Flowers in a crisp batter, colourful and fun — kids love the look. Eaten with a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce, it's a snack that makes for cute photos with kids.

Kids love it
฿20–40/bag
3

Old-style Thai and Mon sweets

Dessert · Koh Kret

Koh Kret market has plenty of freshly made sweets, both Mon and Thai, mild in flavour so kids can eat them. Good to buy as a take-home treat too.

DessertSouvenir
฿20–60
4

Noodles / curry-over-rice on the island

Lunch · Koh Kret

Lunch is easy to find — clear-broth noodles and curry-over-rice you can order non-spicy for kids. Some shops have riverside seating so kids can watch the boats.

Main mealKid-friendly
฿60–150/person
5

Mueang Nonthaburi boat noodles

Snack/light meal · Mueang side

Nonthaburi is known for boat noodles — small, bite-sized bowls you can order without offal and non-spicy for kids. Cheap, and a nice light bite during the day.

Local specialty
฿15–25/bowl
6

Pak Kret riverside restaurant fare (dinner)

Dinner · Pak Kret riverside

Close out the day at a Chao Phraya riverside place with kid-friendly dishes like omelette, stir-fried veg and fried rice. Pick a table by the water so kids can watch the sunset, and check for high chairs.

RiversideFamily
฿200–400/person

Rough family budget

For a family of 2 adults and 1–2 kids on a 2-day, 1-night trip, budget around 2,500–4,500 THB, covering the cross-river ferry (a few baht), bike rental, food on both days, the riverside meal, and kid cafe / museum admission. This doesn't include the hotel or the cost of getting into the area, which vary by hotel and starting point.

Getting there and tips for taking kids to Nonthaburi

  • MRT Purple Line — Get off at Yaek Nonthaburi 1 or Saphan Phra Nang Klao station, then take a taxi to Wat Sanam Nuea pier in Pak Kret. With little kids, a taxi is easier than a long walk.
  • Driving yourself — There's parking near the Pak Kret pier and at Princess Mother Park. With little kids, your own car is handier since you can stash gear and a stroller.
  • Koh Kret ferry — Wat Sanam Nuea pier to Wat Poramaiyikawat, 3 THB per person during the day, with frequent departures. Hold the kids' hands firmly getting on and off.
  • Pack for kids — Hats, sunscreen, drinking water, wet wipes, backup snacks, and a foldable raincoat in case of rain during the day.

Avoid the slip-ups

The Koh Kret market side is liveliest on weekends, when all the shops are open — but it's also crowded and the lanes are narrow, which can be tough pushing a stroller with little kids. If you want an easy walk, go in the morning around 9–10 when it's not yet packed. And some kid cafes and museums open only on certain days, so always check before you go.

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FAQ

Is Nonthaburi doable with young kids?

Easily. Nonthaburi sits right next to Bangkok, so there's no long car ride, and the sights cluster around Pak Kret and the Mueang Nonthaburi side. This plan puts the outdoor activities in the morning when the sun is mild, then moves indoors in the afternoon, so young kids don't get too worn out.

What should I watch out for taking kids to Koh Kret?

Be careful getting on and off the ferry and hold the kids' hands. The island lanes are narrow concrete paths, and some riverside spots have no railing, so young kids should stay in sight at all times. Cycling on the island is safe since cars can't enter, but keep an eye on kids along the riverside.

Is Princess Mother Park, Nonthaburi good for kids?

Yes. It's a large public park in Pak Kret — wide, shady grounds by a lake with grassy lawns to run on, cycle paths, a kids' play area, and fish to feed by the water. Free to enter. Go in the morning when the air is cool, and bring hats and drinking water.

Where can I take kids in Nonthaburi if it rains?

There are several indoor spots, like kid cafes with ball pits and developmental toys, a toy museum, and semi-indoor farms, mostly around Mueang Nonthaburi and Pak Kret. Check opening days, hours and admission on each place's page, since some open only on certain days.

How much does a Nonthaburi trip with kids cost?

For a family of 2 adults and 1–2 kids on a 2-day, 1-night trip, budget around 2,500–4,500 THB, covering the ferry, bike rental, food on both days, the riverside meal, and kid cafe / museum admission. This doesn't include the hotel or the cost of getting into the area.

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