Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand Aug / Sept 2017: The Kids & Family Issue | Page 58

Lifestyle
Will you stay or
will you go?
Is your family toying with the idea of relocating to somewhere
else in Southeast Asia? It can be tough to figure out whether to
stay put or to pack up. These highlights of four of the region’s
best places for families might point you in the right direction.
By SHANNON FRANDSEN AND MATT LUCAS
means traveling is a breeze. It’s the perfect jumping-off
point, no matter where you and your family want to ex-
plore next.
Itching for a quick vacation? Pack your swimwear
and hit the road for a beach break in Hua Hin. For cool-
er weather, drive to Khao Yai and explore Thailand’s first
national park, or hop on a domestic flight and bring the
kids to laid-back Chiang Rai. When Bangkok is your home
base, nearby family-friendly destinations are always with-
in reach.
The City of Angels is your best bet for long-haul trav-
el, too: Suvarnabhumi Airport, a gateway to some of the
most exciting countries in the region, offers daily flights
to Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Japan and more.
For families desiring passports full of stamps (and
memories stamped with travel experiences), the metrop-
olis of Bangkok is an ideal hub. Its convenient location
and two busy airports make it our top choice for families
bitten by the travel bug.
BEST PLACE FOR TRAVELERS
Bangkok
Population: 8.28 million
Whether you’re a family of frequent fliers or avid
road-trippers, Bangkok’s access to places near and far
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