Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NEED TO KNOW
Long-term courses like language or meditation should ideally be booked a month or so in advance to ensure va-
cancies. Shorter courses, including cookery courses, and most guided tours can be arranged a week or a few days
in advance. Massage and spa treatments can often be booked on the same day.
Sports & Activities by Neighbourhood
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Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Canal- and river-based boat tours, and Thai massage.
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Banglamphu
Bike tours.
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Siam Square, Pratunam, Ploenchit & Ratchathewi
Spas and language courses.
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Riverside, Silom & Lumphini
Some of Bangkok's best cooking schools and spas
are found here.
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Sukhumvit
This street is home to Bangkok's greatest variety of good-quality mas-
sage and spas.
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Greater Bangkok
The suburbs are where you'll find Bangkok's most lauded Thai
boxing schools.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Helping Hands
Cooking school that offers a unique Bangkok experience.
Oriental Spa
Riverside spa that sets the standard for luxury and pampering.
Health Land
Quite possibly one of the best-value massage studios in the world.
Ruen-Nuad Massage Studio
Cosy, reputable massage studio.
Best Spas
