Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
PUSSAPA THAI MASSAGE SCHOOL
MASSAGE
( 0 2204 2922;
www.thaimassage-bangkok.com/nuat1_egl.htm
; 25/8 Soi 26, Th Sukhumvit; tuition from 8000B;
lessons 9am-4pm; Phrom Phong exit 4)
Run by a longtime Japanese resident of Bangkok, the ba-
sic course in Thai massage here spans 30 hours over five days; there are shorter courses in
foot massage and self massage. Thai massage is also available for 300B per hour.
HELPING HANDS
( 08 4901 8717;
www.cookingwithpoo.com
;
1200B; lessons 8.30am-1pm)
This popular cooking course
was started by a native of Khlong Toey's slums and is held in her neighbourhood. Courses,
which must be booked in advance, span four dishes and include a visit to Khlong Toey
Market and transport to and from Emporium.
COOKING
KRUDAM GYM
THAI BOXING
( 08 7111 7115, 08 4108 6652;
www.krudamgym.com
;
Soi 24, Th Sukhumvit; per lesson 500B; 10am-9pm Mon-
Fri, 10am-7.30pm Sat & Sun; Phrom Phong exit 2)
Helmed by Dam Srichan, a former professional
boxer, this small gym in downtown Bangkok offers 1½hr
moo·ay tai
(Thai boxing; also
spelt muay thai) lessons for all skill levels, including for children. See website for times.
ABC AMAZING BANGKOK CYCLISTS
CYCLING
( 0 2665 6364;
www.realasia.net
;
10/5-7 Soi Aree, Soi 26, Th Sukhumvit; tours from 1300B; daily tours at 8am,
10am, 1pm & 6pm; Phrom Phong exit 4)
A long-running operation offering morning, afternoon
and all-day bike tours of Bangkok and its suburbs.
FUN-ARIUM
PLAY CENTRE
( 0 2665 6555;
www.funarium.co.th
; 111/1 Soi 26, Th Sukhumvit; admission 110-320B; 9am-7pm; Phrom
Phong exit 1 & taxi)
Bangkok's largest indoor playground, with coffee and wi-fi to keep parents
happy while the kids play.
