Looking for somewhere new to discover, 30 minutes from town, a treat for adults and children is the small creature zoo Peuan Deratchan (friends of all animals).

Large picture windows enable you to watch your children as they wander to see Australian Gouldian finches, parrots, Mandarin ducks and colourful pheasants.

South American pygmy marmosets -the smallest monkey in the world, the nocturnal slow loris and the chipmunks are so close to you that you can spy on their every movement from your tables, not to mention a whole list of other small animals and insects.

In the Bangkhen district, off Ramintra Soi 5, is the mini creature world of Pisit na Patalung, the former Director General of the Zoological Park Organization.

Here, you walk through a small path guarded by a stone, life-like Komodo dragon (the largest lizards on earth) to a friendly Thai Restaurant nested beneath a great Manila Tamarind tree; comfortable log tables for family Lunches and Dinners of Thai food are served on a cosy setting.

Peuan Deratchan also arranges guided tours for school visits, animal lovers, birthday parties & other celebrations.