Bangkok Sport & Health Guide A-Z

A healthy body harbours a healthy mind. In the fast-paced world we live in it has become increasingly important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to deal with stress, pressure and to be concerned with appearances. Our physical well-being impacts directly on the quality of our lives, whilst it also influences our performance.

A rigorous gym session is not for everyone. And neither is belly dancing, contorting your body into a shape that looks like you're auditioning for a Chinese circus act, or calling on the expertise of a renowned plastic surgeon. However, you're bound to find something up your alley in our comprehensive A-Z guide of Sport and Health in Bangkok. It's time to shape up, feel good and be sexy again...

Acupuncture

A branch of traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting fine needles at selected points on the skin to treat and prevent disease.

Aerobics

Free aerobics lessons are available in most public parks.

Alternative Therapies

Back to nature with Bangkok's vast choices of non-chemical healing.

Aromatherapy

Soothe your senses with the use of pleasant-smelling herbal oils.

Badminton

If you feel intimidated by a fast-travelling tennis ball, why not opt for the softer version badminton?

Biking

See another facet of this great city on bike or take one of our biking tours.

Bowling

Throw a strike or two at Bangkok's modern bowling alleys.

Chiropractic

After medicine and dentistry, chiropractic is the world's third largest healthcare industry.

Cosmetic Surgery

From the life-enhancing to the life-altering, Thailand's plastic surgeons can perform them all.

Cycling

A great and unique way to see Bangkok and beyond without getting stuck in traffic.

Dance Classes

From ballet to B-boy, ballroom to belly dancing, Bangkok has it all.

Dental Care

Combine a root canal, extraction or filling with a holiday in Thailand. Thai dentists are considered among the finest in the world.

Detoxification

The ancient concept of cleansing the body has recently become a fashionable term among stressed-out workaholics and hard partygoers.

Dining

Food is as much an integral part of Thai culture as kick boxing, traditional Thai massage, tuk-tuks and saffron-robed monks.

Fitness Centres

Shed some sweat and those excessive pounds at the city's swanky fitness clubs.

Foot Massage

Give your underappreciated feet all the pampering they deserve.

Golf

Bangkok golf courses offer great value for money with many excellent golf clubs offering a high level of service.

Go-karts

Feel the rush of adrenalin as you accelerate along the track.

Gyms

Plenty of hip and fashionable fitness clubs with state-of-the-art equipment are available throughout the city.

Healthcare

Should you ever require medical attention, you can rest assured that healthcare services in Bangkok are excellent and on par with Western standards. And so affordable!

Health Tourism

With its world-class medical facilities, service-driven culture and high standard of healthcare, Thailand has become the destination of choice among health tourists.

Healthy Food

A trip to the Land of Smiles just wouldn't be complete without sampling some healthy authentic Thai dishes.

Horse Racing

Horse-racing takes place every Sunday in the sweltering heat at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. There's no betting, but it's great fun!

Ice Skating

Glide and twirl on the city's Olympic-size rink - a fun way to cool off from the city's harsh heat.

Jogging

Ready, set, go! Jogging is a perfect way to get your heart pumping. And Bangkok has plentiful parks to do that at.

LASIK Eye Surgery

LASIK Eye Surgery turns the dream of seeing clearly without aid into reality and, what's more, this innovative laser technology is very affordable in Thailand.

Martial Arts

Be it for keeping fit and healthy, self-defense, concentration or other reasons, martial arts have several beneficial aspects.

Meditation

Plunge into a few moments of inner peace, cleanse your mind of worldly matters and emerge as a more relaxed and calm person.

Medical Procedures

Looking beyond the Kingdom's popularity as an exotic travel destination, many visitors have realised the benefits of taking care of their health here in Thailand.

Muay Thai

Muay Thai isn't just punches and kicks, it goes beyond the physical aspect of the sport.

Organic Food

Discover delicious organic food in our 100 Eating Experiences.

Parks

Fresh air and healthy activities are yours for the taking at Bangkok's lush public parks.

Pilates

Named after its inventor, Pilates helps build your body's core strength and posture through a series of stretching and conditioning exercises.

Plastic Surgery

Reshaping, resizing, renewing or even reinventing, Bangkok's many cosmetic surgery specialists offer you the full gamut of aesthetic alterations to improve your appearance.

Public Pools

Nothing could top a nice dip in a pool, especially when you're in a city where the sun seems to always shine.

Private Hospitals

The finest services are provided at Bangkok's private hospitals, which boast state-of-the-art facilities and technology, internationally trained doctors and multilingual staff.

Reflexology

Nearly as common as the body massage, Thai foot massage options appear almost everywhere the former is available.

Sepak Takraw

Essentially a net game played with feet, 'sepak takraw' is a hybrid of football (soccer) and volleyball with a bit of gymnastics and kung fu thrown in for kicks.

Spa

Retreat from the city's hustle and bustle and seek tranquility, rejuvenation and regeneratioin at one of Bangkok's heavenly spas.

Squash

They say you can burn up to 1,000 calories per hour with a game of squash...

Swimming

Whether you want to relax at a pool or aim for a serious calorie-burning session, swimming provides enjoyment and a total body work-out.

Tai Chi

Join city dwellers at Tai Chi sessions available at most public parks in the mornings.

Tennis

Hone your backhand and forehand skills at Bangkok's many tennis courts.

Thai Boxing

Almost as ancient as the country itself, the art of Thai boxing is deeply ingrained in the history of Thailand.

Thai Massage

Traditional Thai massage is perhaps the most well-known and celebrated of Bangkok's pampering services.

Yoga

Through breathing techniques and specific positions, yoga practitioners can enhance and induce meditative states. It's great for improving your posture too!