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There are many opportunities to enjoy a number of outdoor pursuits such as golf, football, cricket and rugby with many teams and leagues to join.

Golf Courses

Golf courses are widespread, with over 20 in the city and surrounding areas. Some courses are members only courses, while others are open to the public for a charge. Equipment and balls can be hired, but most people have their own clubs. Some of the best and most popular courses include:

  • Bangkok Golf Club, an 18 hole course, 30 minutes from the city centre in Bangkradi. It is regarded as being the best in the city with some challenging holes. It is open to non-members. For more information, call: +662 501-2828 or visit http://www.golf.th.com.
  • Thana City Golf & C.C., another one of Bangkok’s favourite courses is also located 30 minutes from the city centre. This is a more challenging course which has hosted many international opens and events. As well as golf, there is also a sports club boasting an extensive choice of sports and leisure facilities such as an Olympic size swimming pool, fitness and aerobics rooms, tennis, squash, a snooker hall and a gymnasium which is fully equipped for badminton, volleyball or basketball. There is a spa on site for some pampering after the physical exertion. For more information call +662 336-1968 or visit http://www.thanacitygolf.com.
  • Panya Indra Golf Club is made up of three separate 9-hole championship courses with night golf available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. It is open to guests and is located just a short drive out of the city centre in Buengkhum. For information on fees, booking and membership call +662 943-0000 or visit http://www.panyagolf.com.
  • Muang Kaew Golf Course is the closest 18-hole course to Bangkok city centre. It is open for guests and members and is especially popular with corporate entities. Visit their website http://www.muangkaewgolf.com for more information or call +662 740-2693.

For information on all of the courses in Bangkok, visit: http://www.golfbangkok.com.

Sport Clubs

Many expats choose to join sporting teams and there is a wide variety to choose from when it comes to football, rugby or cricket. Sports clubs offer good facilities and are an enjoyable way to meet people. The most popular club of this sort within the city is the British Club, http://www.britishclubbangkok.org. Members of this club can enjoy a wide range of activities as well as the on site restaurant, bar and spa. Other expat clubs and sporting teams in the city include:

Martial Arts

Thailand is the birth place and center of the martial art Muay Thai or Thaiboxing, widely regarded as the premier striking art of all. Muay Thai demands very hard training and therefore is great for staying in shape while learning effective self defense techniques. There are many gyms in Bangkok, but not all accept foreigners unless they have experience.

This English website has a list of most big Muay Thai gyms in Bangkok:

http://www.muaythailand.com/camps/index.php?keywords=&location=1

Gyms and Fitness Clubs

The list of gyms in the city centre is as exhaustive as the list of team sports and clubs. Many condo blocks have their own gyms, as do many large international company buildings. If, however, you would rather join a private gym, the choices are endless. It can be hard to know where to start looking, so always visit the gym and ask for a complete tour. The most popular gyms in the CBD among expats are:

Tennis

More and more people are taking up tennis in Thailand after the success of Thai tennis sensation Paradorn Srichaphan. Below is a list of tennis courts:

  • The Capitol Club, 99/397 Sukhumvit 24, Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand, +66 (0)2 661 1210-26
  • Tennis court at Lumpini Park (Youth Center), Lumpini Park (Youth Center), Rama IV
  • Soi Klang Racquet Club, 6, 8 Amara 3, Sukhumvit Soi 49-9, Soi Klang, +66 (0)2 714 7200
  • Chulalongkorn University Sports Center, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, +66 (0)2 218 2874-76
  • Thammasat University Sport Center, Gymnasium 7, 99 Moo 18 Paholyothin Road, Long Luang, Pathumthani, +66 (0)2 564 4425
  • Sports Authority of Thailand, 286, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Hua Mark, Bangkapi, +66 (0)2 319 1116 ext 1502
  • Bangkok Naval Base, Soi Isaraphap 44, Banchanglaw, Bangkoknoi, +66 (0)2 866 8807
  • Bangkok Metropolitan Youth Centre (Thai-Japan), Mitmaitri Road, Dindaeng, +66 (0)2 245 3360
  • The National Stadium (Supacharasai), Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan (BTS the National Stadium station), +66 (0)2 216 7390
  • Indoor Stadium Huamark & Rajamangala National Stadium, 2088 Ramkamheang Road, Huamark, Bangkapi, +66 (0)2 318 0940-4

Swimming Pools

Most condo’s and apartments have swimming pools for use by residents. Don’t expect Olympic-size pools, though! If that’s not enough, here is a list of some public swimming pools:

  • Chulalongkorn University Sports Center, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, +66 (0)2 218 2874-76
  • Thammasat University Sport Center, Gymnasium 7, 99 Moo 18 Pahonyothin Road, Long Luang, Pathumthani, +66 (0)2 564 4425
  • Sports Authority of Thailand, 286, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Hua Mark, Bangkapi, +66 (0)2 319 1116 ext 1502
  • Bangkok Metropolitan Youth Centre (Thai-Japan), Mitmaitri Road, Dindaeng, +66 (0)2 245 3360
  • The National Stadium (Supacharasai), Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan (BTS the National Stadium station), +66 (0)2 216 7390
  • Indoor Stadium Huamark & Rajamangala National Stadium, 2088 Ramkamheang Road, Huamark, Bangkapi, +66 (0)2 318 0940-4

Yoga

There are many Yoga schools in Bangkok as it’s quite popular with local women. A helpful website for studios is http://www.yogafinder.com. Simply type in Bangkok in the city prompt box for a more complete list.

Below are some Yoga schools in the Central Business District:

Yoga Elements
http://yogaelements.com
29 Vanissa Building 23rd Floor Soi Chitlom, Patumwan Bangkok
Tel: 02.655.5671

Futaba Yoga
http://futabayoga.exteen.com/
3rd Floor All Seasons Place
Tel: 02-654-1448

Iyengar Yoga
http://www.iyengar-yoga-bangkok.com
3rd Floor FIFTY FIFTH PLAZA BUILDING
90 Sukhumvit Soi 55 ( at the corner of Thong Lo 2), Bangkok, 10110
Tel: 02-714 9924

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Interesting fact

In 2010 Bangkok had a population of approximately 8,280,925 residents while the greater Bangkok area had a population of 14,565,547.
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