Bangkok Thailand activites travel information guide

Golfing

Thailand offers truly outstanding golf facilities. Wherever you are in the country, it is not difficult to find a golf course nearby. In Bangkok, most courses are located on the outskirts of the city where there is more open space. There are also a number of fine and attractive golf courses in the adjoining provinces, especially in Samut Prakan and Pathum Thani. Besides clubhouses, some modern golf clubs even provide swimming pools, tennis courts and fitness centres. Apart from enchanting locations, a main advantage of playing golf in Thailand is the low green fees and caddy fees when compared to those in the Western countries.

Jogging & Aerobics

These two activities can be done easily in parks scattered around Bangkok. You can find energetic aerobics groups in a park around 5-6 p.m. every day. Some major parks in Bangkok are as:

- Lumphini Park on Rama IV Road in the Silom area
- Benchasiri Park (the Queen's Park) on Sukhumwit Road
- Rommaninat Park on Siriphong Road, near the Giant Swing
- Saranrom Park on Thaiwang Road, near the Grand Palace and Wat Pho
- Chatuchak Park next to Chatuchak Weekend Market

Boating

In Lumphini Park, Bangkok's most popular park, there is a big artificial lake in the centre which is perfect for boating. Boats are available for rent at very reasonable rates.

Spas

For those who love to pamper themselves by the spa therapies, there are a good number of spas in Bangkok, many of them attached to first-class hotels. These spas are equipped with hi-tech spa equipment and offer a full range of spa therapies including aromatherapy, herbal therapy, massages, facial and body treatments.

Ice-skating

This activity can be done at the Ice Skating Centre on the 8th floor of Central World Plaza (formerly World Trade Center) building on Ratchadamri Road.

Sports Centres

Generally, swimming pools and fitness centres are provided in top-grade hotels. There are also a good number of sports clubs and fitness centres elsewhere around Bangkok, especially in business and tourist districts like Silom, Sukhumwit, etc.