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Games and Pastimes in Bangkok

Thailand's capital city is a popular place for energetic people to start playing a sport or participating in many of the numerous pastimes and competitive games.

This section contains an alphabetical list of outdoor and indoor sporting activities, with extra information about the professional facilities available for athletes.

List of Bangkok Sports Facilities and Clubs

Note: The list of stadiums and sport clubs in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) may include several other provinces, such as Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan.

Bangkok Sporting Activities


Badminton Courts and Clubs

Bangkok caters well for people who enjoy playing the sport of Badminton, so it should be easy to find a public court near the place you are staying.

This guide contains a list of the top Bangkok Badminton indoor courts and clubs, including some of the best shops for buying the equipment.


Bowling Alleys

Bowling is a fun, indoor competitive sport that almost all age groups can join in - and enjoy a social gathering at the same time.

This guide contains a list of 10 pin bowling alleys in Bangkok with basic tips for beginners about how to choose the right house bowling ball.


Bungee Jumping

It is fair to say that the scary sensation of free falling from a great height is not an activity that everyone will dare to try.

Nonetheless, for anyone who feels healthy and brave enough to try it, this section lists the contact details for companies that offer Bungee Jumping in Bangkok.


Fitness and Gymnasiums

According to a recent study, the Thai Health Department is concerned that around 76% of Thais are spending at least seven (7) hours per day sitting down.

This page contains a list of places to exercise in Bangkok and surrounding areas, including the contact details for finding gyms with the best facilities.


Golf Courses and Clubs

There are about three hundred golf courses in Thailand. This could be why 700,000 golfing tourists fly into the kingdom each year.

Check out a list of the best golf courses in Bangkok and surrounding areas with contact details for the most popular Golf Clubs in Thailand's capital city.


Horseback Riding

Riding a horse around natural landscapes at the popular Bangkok equestrian centers is an invigorating way to escape the chaos of life in Thailand's capital city.

So, before you saddle up and hit the nature trails, check through this list of top places to go horseback riding in Bangkok with the contact details of accessible venues.


Muay Thai Boxing

The technical superiority of Thailand's national sport is one of the reasons why it's also called the 'Art of Eight Limbs'.

This section contains a list of venues to watch Muay Thai fights in Bangkok and training camps where you can learn kickboxing - Thai style.


Polo Clubs and Venues

If there is a typical domain of high society in the Thai capital city, the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, and RBSC Polo Club subsidiary, are both worthy contenders.

This guide contains information about Polo Clubs in Bangkok and some of the best horse riding venues set among luxurious downtown city center gardens.


Squash Courts and Clubs

It should be easy to find a squash court if you are staying in Bangkok because the area caters well for people who enjoy playing this fast-paced racket game.

This section contains a list of the best Bangkok squash court facilities and social clubs, including some of the cheapest shops for buying the gear.


Swimming Lessons and Pools

Apart from the safety aspects, it will make the use of Bangkok swimming pools much more enjoyable if you learn how to swim.

This help guide contains a list of public and private facilities where you can take swimming classes in Bangkok and the surrounding areas.


Tennis Courts and Clubs

Tennis is popular in Thailand because you don't need a lot of equipment. So, get yourself a racket and some balls, then find a place to play and you're good to go.

This guide contains a list of tennis courts and clubs in Bangkok with contact details of the facilities that offer tennis lessons for beginners.

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