Thais embrace fun with an unbridled enthusiasm, ensuring that your family will never be bored. With such a spellbinding range of activities on offer, the only dilemma you face is just what to choose first. Obviously aquatic leisure is a major draw with endless waterborne pursuits to splash between – captain your own sail boat, haul a prize catch while deep-sea fishing, bounce along on an inflatable banana towed from a speedboat, or dive to the ocean below and spot a giant whale shark feeding away.

Landlubbers can practice their swing with fertile scenic backdrops at the many exclusive golf resorts that have sprung up all over the country, otherwise hire a four-wheel drive jeep and embark on a family safari exploring the rugged landscape or larger islands of Samui and Phuket.

Eating out in Thailand is truly a family pastime, and all restaurants positively welcome kids of all ages. Variation and joy are integral to Thai dining as you eat as locals do by sharing mouth-watering dishes together. Meals are entertainment in themselves as you feast on the freshest seafood barbecue flamed beside your beachfront table, or cruise along the mighty Chao Phraya River with Bangkok's famous attractions twinkling in the evening sky.

Soak up some authentic local culture at one of several restaurants with classical dance and drama performances held at atmospheric locales. Traditional Thai theatre and music instils a quintessential image of old Siam as you are hypnotised by the rhythmic motions of bejewelled swans and masked demons with the melodious sound of classic court music evoking a bygone era.

If the fragrant aroma of Thai cuisine arouses your taste buds, why not teach the kids how to cook up a gastronomic dinner by studying at one of several culinary schools. Children and adults alike will be mesmerised by delicate fruit and vegetable carving techniques. For other colourful local amusements, watch marionettes brought to life with grace and humour by a talented puppet troupe, or cheer the sensational spectacle of the Kingdom's national sport-Muai Thai.