Lumpini Park

[Uffeman]

I have noticed that there is a nice swimming pool in Lumpini Park. However it is open to members only and I have not had the opportunity to becoma a member during my short but memorable visits to Lumpini yet.

Now, I would very much like to become a member but I do not not have the name or address to this swimming club, can anyone please help me find the contact information for this club?

I love Lumpini!

regards Uffe

[FRM-BKK]

I have noticed that there is a nice swimming pool in Lumpini Park. However it is open to members only and I have not had the opportunity to becoma a member during my short but memorable visits to Lumpini yet.

Now, I would very much like to become a member but I do not not have the name or address to this swimming club, can anyone please help me find the contact information for this club?

I love Lumpini!

regards Uffe

Hi Uffe,

The swimming pool is next to the two (new) tennis courts and are both run from the same office. You need to become a member. You can do this if you go to the building that is next to the swimming pool. The membership fee for the tennis club is 40 baht plus two passport size photographs. I have just signed up as a member. I have been told that this is the same for the swimming pool.

The only other thing you need for the swimming pool (not the tennis club) is a health declaration from a doctor to state that you are free of any illnesses. You can get one of these from any clinic in the city, but state for what purpose the declaration is needed.

The hours that the pool is open for the public are also limited and you may want to find that out before you sign up.

Let us know how you got on......

Regards,

FRM-UK

[Uffeman]

Dear FRM-UK,

Thank you for your kind reply.

Yes, I noticed the rules for membership that was posted on the wall ( I think) last time I was there, and for farangs (me) a health declaration was also needed. I noticed that.

I am currently not residing in Thailand, but in Sweden, and I therefore thought that I should try to fix this matter over the internet and by email if possible at all.

In this way, my membership would already be in order the next time I arrive to Bangkok, so I could just take my gear and stroll down to Lumpini , the wonderful oasis in the heart of Bangkok of wich I will never have enough, take a refreshing, relaxing swim and enjoy life just existing, slowly....

Sorry for daydreaming there a bit, I am currently far away and longing back as you maybe understand.

So, as you see I would be happy if I could have the email address or a ordinary address to the office that is handling the membership, so I can write to them and apply for membership by mail.

Can you please help me?

regards Uffe

[Moonfruit]

Im afraid that you cannot go ahead an sort it out from afar.

These clubs are not tech savvy. Indeed im not even sure if they have a mailing address. The swimming pool at Benjasiri park for example where i go (same setup-government run etc etc) doesnt have a mailing address, and there isnt a computer in sight.

The good news is however that it only takes a day to become a member. If you have the medical cert. and your passport photos and pay the 40thb they will let you swim the same day while waiting for your membership card.

[Ijustwannateach]

Yes, you have to choose a particular slot (I hear) and also cannot swim during "family hours" unless you are with your children.

[Uffeman]

Im afraid that you cannot go ahead an sort it out from afar.

These clubs are not tech savvy. Indeed im not even sure if they have a mailing address. The swimming pool at Benjasiri park for example where i go (same setup-government run etc etc) doesnt have a mailing address, and there isnt a computer in sight.

The good news is however that it only takes a day to become a member. If you have the medical cert. and your passport photos and pay the 40thb they will let you swim the same day while waiting for your membership card.

Thank you Moonfruit,

for your clarifying answer. It is indeed good news that I can swim the same day so I dont have to waste precious time waiting to become a member. I will absolutely have all papers ready when I arrive the next time ( which I hope will be soon..)

regards Uffe

[Couthy]

I have noticed that there is a nice swimming pool in Lumpini Park. However it is open to members only and I have not had the opportunity to becoma a member during my short but memorable visits to Lumpini yet.

Now, I would very much like to become a member but I do not not have the name or address to this swimming club, can anyone please help me find the contact information for this club?

I love Lumpini!

regards Uffe

A swimming pool in Lumpini Park?. Where?. Wow, been going there for nigh on 15 years and never seen a pool. Mind you, I frequently walk into trees so should maybe try to be more alert!.

Give us some directions plse then I can teach Ms C to swim.

Thanks.

[Uffeman]

Dear Couthy,

If you enter Lumpini from the Silom corner ( a statue of Rama VI ) and take the first road to the right, follow this just a short bit you will find a swimming pool on your right side after what I think is a building with a tennis court inside. Please correct me if I am wrong. Hope you and Ms C both can enjoy this.

Regards Uffe

[bangkapiboy]

It's on the side closest to Rama 4, if I'm not mistaken. By the way, the park next to Silom has a pool too. The pool is nice and I inquired it is the same price as well. Must get that silly medical certificate though, which one can get any any roadside clinic in Thailand.

[samtam]

Can anyone let me know the address of clinic in Silom for this purpose.

Thanks.