Sustainable World
FOREST OF PLAY
A Reflection of Our Commitment to Meaningful Play. The Forest of Play represents PlanToys’ dedication to creating play opportunities for children to learn and grow. Focusing on holistic development while embodying our commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
A Natural Playground for Families
In 2020, Vitool Viraponsavan, Founder of PlanToys, established the Forest of Play in Trang Province on over 64,000 square meters of natural land. Recognizing the lack of quality play spaces in the region, he created this play space to promote child development through play, focusing on four main areas:
- Physical Development: Enhancing fine and gross motor skills, as well as hand-eye coordination
- Intellectual Development: Stimulating the senses, creativity, problem-solving, and foundational learning in science, math, and language
- Emotional Development: Nurturing emotional intelligence (EQ), empathy, self-confidence, and mindfulness
- Social Development: Teaching cooperation, respect for rules, and peaceful conflict resolution
Surrounded by nature, the space also gives children a chance to explore the biodiversity and build a positive relationship with the environment through hands-on play.
This area was originally developed as housing for PlanToys employees who had relocated from Bangkok to work at the factory in Trang. Over time, as employees established stable incomes and moved into homes of their own, a portion of the land was thoughtfully transformed into an indoor-outdoor play space. Today, it also features a PlanToys Toy Museum, including traditional toys and toys from around the world.
The Forest of Play in Trang is now open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday. On weekdays, we welcome school groups for play and educational visits, and on weekends, the space is open to the general public.
Before Forest of Play took root in Trang, the concept was first introduced in 2019 through the Forest of Play Exhibition held at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. PlanToys designed this event as an interactive exhibition where children and families could engage in playful, creative, and educational experiences together. It aimed to support child development through play while also sharing valuable knowledge with parents about the importance of early learning.
The exhibition also showcased PlanToys' broader vision—not just as a wooden toy manufacturer, but as a company committed to creating meaningful and accessible play experiences. It reflected our dedication to social and environmental responsibility. In fact, 90% of the materials used to build the play space were repurposed from leftover resources in our factory—materials we intentionally refuse to let go to waste.
After the exhibition ended, the play area was relocated to our then-headquarters on Soi Sathorn 10. There, we created a variety of play zones to support holistic child development, ranging from educational toys and climbing structures to outdoor areas, music corners, and imaginative role-play spaces.
Although Forest of Play in Bangkok currently does not have a permanent space, we have designated our new headquarters on Soi Charoenkrung 69 as a flagship store and activity space. We are now renovating the store to enhance the customer experience, allowing families to both shop and explore our toys through play.
In addition, PlanToys continues to host events in various locations across Bangkok, such as libraries, shopping malls, and community centers, to expand access to quality play experiences and ensure that all children have the opportunity to play, regardless of their background.