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Sport and Leisure

green fees, and attentive and friendly
service. There are several courses
within easy reach of Bangkok.
Tennis
4
National Stadium: MAP N2;
154 Rama I Rd; 02 214 0120
A fashionable sport in Bangkok,
it is best to play early in the morning
or late in the after noon to avoid the
T’ai chi practice at Lumphini Park searing heat. Major hotels have
private tennis courts; public courts
Martial Arts
1 are at the National Stadium and
in Lumphini Park (see p86).
It is possible to study and
practise all kinds of martial arts in
Takraw
Bangkok, from Thai boxing to tae 5
kwon do, judo, or karate, though Best described as volleyball
probably the most popular is t’ai chi. played with the feet, takraw is
To join the city’s inhabitants for an visually exciting, with the players
impromptu session of t’ai chi or performing acrobatic feats to kick
aerobics, head along to Lumphini the ball over the net. Games are
Park (see p86) at dawn or dusk. played in Sanam Luang (see p69),
public parks, or any small open
Horse Racing
2 space in Bangkok.
RTC: MAP F2; Phitsanulok
Cycling
Road; 02 280 0020–9; adm 6
There are a couple of race courses Cycling is really popular in
in Bangkok: the Royal Turf Club Bangkok. In addition to rural routes
(RTC) in Dusit and the Royal Bangkok at Bang Krajao (see p97), cyclists can
Sports Club (RBSC). Races are held ride in Lumphini Park (see p86) or on
on alternate Sundays at RBSC (see the bike lanes in the Old City. Bike-
p88) and RTC. The minimum bet is share kiosks and rentals abound.
B50. The Silom line of the Skytrain
Snooker
provides a view of the RBSC. 7
Since James Wattana joined
Golf
3 the world rankings, snooker has
This game is very popular
become hugely popular in Thailand.
among visitors to Bangkok for a There are thou sands of clubs across
variety of reasons – courses are the country, with hundreds of them
generally of a high international in Bangkok. Tables are usually in
standard, with scenic land scaping, excellent condition, cues are on hand,
competitive equip ment rental and and hourly rates are reasonable.
The Royal Bangkok Sports Club golf course and race track

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