Bangkok

Activities

Bangkok certainly is not only about sightseeing and shopping. For those visitors who crave more things to do, Ban gkok has a lot to offer.

Golfing

Thailand is a preferred destination for golfers. Beautiful courses with outstanding facilities, coupled with low green fees and caddy fees makes it attractive to glofers from around he world. Some new ones also feature fitness centres, swimming pools and tennis courts.

Go anywhere in Thailand and you will find a golf course nearby. THere are several courses on the outskirts of Bangkok that are easy to reach. Also not far are some very fine ones in the adjoining provinces, especially in Samut Prakan and Pathum Thani.

Boating

Lumphini Park has a big artificial lake in the centre which offers boating facilities. Boats are available for rent at very reasonable rates.

The Dusit Zoo also ofers similar facilities and is worth a visit.

Jogging & Aerobics

There are several beautiful parks in Bangkok that are ideal for jogging. You will also find energetic aerobics groups inthe parks at around 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Some of the parks in Bangkok:

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

Spas

Pamper yourself with a visit or two to the many spas in the city. Many of the good spas are attached to the better hotels. And ofcourse there are quite a few very god stand alone spas too.

These spas come with very good high-tech equipment and offer a range of therapies including aromatherapy, Thai herbal therapy, traditional massages and facial and body treatments.

Ice-skating

Central World Plaza on Ratchadamri Road has an ice skating rink on the 8th floor.

Fitness Centres

All god hotels have fitness centres and swimming pools. Apart from these, many fitness centres have opened up all over the city, specially in the tourist and the business areas.