15 Things To Do In Bangkok With Teens

“Hmmm… where should we go on vacation with teenagers?”

I’m guessing Bangkok was probably not the first destination that came to mind, right?

Thailand’s capital is famed for drawing sleazy, overweight old men to its narrow, neon-lit streets lined with go-go bars and nightclubs. If you’re like me, that’s not something you’d want to encumber on impressionable (and somewhat innocent) teenagers.

There’s no doubt that notorious element is present if you go looking for it. But when you go beyond the clichés, Bangkok really is colourful mega-metropolis bursting with fun for teens.

Just over 1 year ago, I had a ball with my teenage niece and nephew in Bali, so I decided to take them on vacation again, this time to Thailand starting in Bangkok. We spent hours in multi-level shopping malls finding activities that didn’t break the bank, explored historic Buddhist temples, watched a Muay Thai match, and stuffed our faces with more street food than you can imagine!… all…