Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
For something more social, one of Bangkok's longest-running sports groups is the Hash
House Harriers (
www.bangkokhhh.com
)
, which puts on weekly runs. Cyclists also have
their own hash, with the Bangkok Hash House Bikers (
www.bangkokbikehash.org
) meet-
ing one Sunday a month for a 40km to 50km mountain-bike ride and post-ride refresh-
ments.
Gyms
Bangkok is well stocked with gyms, ranging in style from long-running, open-air affairs
in spaces such as Lumphini Park to ultramodern megagyms complete with high-tech
equipment. Most large hotels have gyms and swimming pools, as do a growing number of
small hotels.
Yoga & Pilates
Yoga studios - and enormous accompanying billboards of smiling gurus - have popped
up faster than mushrooms at a full-moon party. Expect to pay about 650B for a one-off
class.
Golf
Bangkok's outer suburbs are well stocked with golf courses, with green fees ranging from
250B to 5000B, plus the customary 200B tip for caddies. The website Thai Golfer
(
www.thaigolfer.com
)
rates every course in Thailand (click through to 'Course Reviews').
Tours
GUIDED TOURS
If you're not travelling with a group but would like a guide, recommended outfits include
Tour with Tong
( 08 1835 0240;
www.tourwithtong.com
; day tour from 1500B)
, whose team of guides
conduct tours in and around Bangkok, and
Thai Private Tour Guide
( 08 9661 6706, 08 9822 1798;
www.thaitourguide.com
;
day tour from 2000B)
, where Ms Pu and TJ get good reviews.
WALKING/SPECIALITY TOURS
Although the pollution and heat are significant obstacles, Bangkok is a fascinating city to
explore on foot. If you'd rather do it with an expert guide,
Bangkok Private Tours
(
www.bangkokprivatetours.com
;
half-/full-day walking tour 4700/6000B)
and Co van Kessel Bangkok Tours
(
Click here
)
conduct customised walking tours of the city. Foodies will appreciate the of-
ferings at
Bangkok Food Tours
( 08 9126 3657;
www.bangkokfoodtours.com
; tours from 850B)
, which of-
fers half-day culinary tours of Bangkok's older neighbourhoods.
