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 Thai
boxing is both a sport and means of self defense. Contestants are
allowed to use almost any part of their body: feet, elbows, legs,
knees, and shoulders, are all weapons. The playing of traditional
music during bouts makes for even greater excitement. There are
two venues in Bangkok for this type of sport.
Ratchadamnoen Stadium (Tel: 281-4205), Ratchadamnoen Nok Road,
open every Monday and Wednesday at 6.00 p.m., Thursday at 5.00 and
9.00 p.m., and Sunday at 4.00 and 8.00 p.m. Lumphini Stadium (Tel:
251-4303), Rama IV Road, every Tuesday and Friday at 6.00 p.m. and
Saturday at 5.00 p.m.
International visitors who wish to learn Thai boxing can contact
the Muay Thai Institute, 336/932, Prachathipat, Thanyaburi, Pathum
Thani 12130, Tel: 992-0096-9
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 Horse
Racing
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The races are held on Sunday from 12.30-6.00 p.m. at two alternate
turf clubs:
Royal Turf Club of Thailand, on Phitsanulok Road, Tel: 280-0020-9.
Royal Bangkok Sports Club, on Henry Dunant Road, Tel: 251-0181-6.
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Golf
in Bangkok
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Krungthep Kreetha
 One
of the older Bangkok course Krungthep Kreetha is a very pretty layout
which has recently undergone a total rebuild. There are several
hidden water hazards and numerous OBs on the course. Trees alongside
nearly every fairway call for accurate tee shots. The greens, many
of which are elevated, are among the truest in Thailand. A pleasant
new clubhouse has been opened and the food and service are as good
as ever.
Natural Park Ramindra
The Jack Nicklaus designed course here measures 7,126 yards from
the "tiger'' tees and provides a tough test for all classes
of player. Huge lakes come into play on almost half the holes and
at the sixteenth players have to hit their approach to an island
green. Putting surfaces are good, but most of the greens are well
guarded by deep bunkers. The palatial clubhouse has several restaurants
and function rooms.
Navatanee Golf Club
Navatanee is Thailand's first golf course designed by a foreign
architect. The course was created especially for the 1975 World
Cup and has since become a golfing Mecca for first time visitors
to the country. Navatanee offers a tranquil retreat full of mature
trees and beautiful shrubs. The greens are well protected by bunkers
and there is a mix of wide and narrow fairways, with water coming
into play on five holes. The par four sixth hole and the par five
ninth hole across the lake are among the best in the country. The
clubhouse facilities are excellent.
Panya Indra Golf Club
Conveniently located just north of the city, this 27 hole design
is extensively landscaped, with water coming into play often. The
par three holes are perhaps the most testing aspect of this course
and on four occasions the player has to hit his tee shot over water.
There are also some very testing dog-leg holes on each of the three
nines. The course is floodlit for night golfing and the clubhouse
facilities are of a very high standard.
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AEROBIC
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Aerobic at Lumpini park, Suan Lum
There are many places you can join aerobic exercises in the public
parks. There are 17,009 registered exercise groups nationwide with
20 or more members who exercised for 30 minutes a session at least
three times a week.
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BADMINTON
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Soi Klang Racquet Club on Sukhumvit Soi 49 (down past Samitivej
Hospital). There are also tennis courts, gym, swimming pools available
there.
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BOWLING
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Hotel Grace,
Ploen Chit Tower 4th floor, 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Dancing-lessons
Sukhumvit plaza, Nantarit Dance sport Center
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