Pet-friendly holiday ideas for you and your furry friend
For many people, a holiday’s not a holiday unless they can bring their best friend along.
But if that best friend happens to be furry, there could be a problem. Most hotels, resorts and accommodation in Thailand don’t allow animals. You don't want to leave them at home alone with no one to feed them, or burden the people next door with their care.
However, there’s no need to despair. Next to buying a comfy cave for your pet, there are plenty of other options to give them a relaxing change of scenery. Here’s a few of the best pet-friendly destinations the country has to offer.
1.Gingerbread House
Describing itself as a pet-lover’s resort, the Gingerbread House sits just south of Khao Yai National Park and a couple of hours drive from Bangkok. Accommodation and restaurants have an eco-friendly design and fairy-tale atmosphere thanks to the Hansel and Gretel theme. Overnight guests can take advantage of the pet-sitting service for dogs and cats. Or you can just visit for a meal and take your dogs for a swim at the pool by the restaurant. A pet grooming service is also available, along with natural beauty spots perfect for selfies with your pampered pooch or pussy cat.
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2. Thawsi Lake Hill
This luxury Kanchanaburi resort surrounded by nature has a Bali-like atmosphere, with a majestic lake and mountains where you and your four-legged friend can roam free. One room accommodates up to two pets without additional charge. Hiking trails, pedalboats and kayaks offer pets and their owners an action-packed but relaxing holiday.
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3. Mega Park
Southeast Bangkok hides a paradise for health-conscious pet lovers. Megapark @ MegaBangna has seven zones specially built to have fun with your animals – including a pet gym. Each zone has an individual theme, while the surrounding mall is a pet-friendly zone with plenty of photo opportunities.
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4. Catsanova-Adoptable Cat Cafe
Catsanova is a non-profit Bangkok cafe where rescue cats are the star of the show. Come in for a cuddle, and if you find your friend-for-life you can take him/her home with you. The café and pet hotel also posts pics of adoptable cats online. Currently there are about 27 fabulous furballs available to forever homes.
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5. Dog Vibes
A large community of pet lovers has created this “back to nature" concept in the heart of the city at Ekkamai 22. Dog Vibes is the largest park for pooches in the city, featuring over 3,200 square metres of real grass and a variety of activities. All breeds of four-legged friend can have fun and learn new skills.
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