simon43 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 When I return to live in Thailand (maybe next year, after my stint in Myanmar), I have an open-choice where I live. I enjoy jogging and would like to live in a town where it is safe and feasible to jog along a long promenade. Now what towns can offer that? From my own personal knowledge: - Nong Khai has a nice promenade, (as does Vientiane over in Laos) - Pattaya has a long promenade from Walking Street up to the Dolphin Roundabout - Jomtien Beach is not bad (there isn't a promenade to speak of, but the beach footpath is probably ok) Can anyone suggest other locations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I have seen some farangs jogging on the footpath along the Sukhumvit road running down from the Asoke junction in Bangkok, instead of going into the several parks nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 I have seen some farangs jogging on the footpath along the Sukhumvit road .. Thanks, but that's not what I mean :) I have no interest in falling over broken pavements, running in motorcycle taxis and street carts! The promenade at Nong Khai is wide, long and free from traffic (except walkers, joggers and old ladies doing aerobics). The Pattaya promenade is relatively clear of obstacles, and there can be 'interesting' sights to see as one jogs along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaiJung Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 This is a good question and a topic I am also interested in. Jomtien is pretty good, plus you have the trails at Pratumnak Park. Sometimes I run the side streets in Pratumnak, they are pretty quiet and can be a relaxing place to run. Overall, Pattaya has been much better for running than I expected. I hear that out in the darkside, by the lake, there are some good routes as well. Hat Mae Rumphueng in Rayong has a bike path that looks decent, but sadly, the last time I was down there the stench from garbage covering the entire length of the beach was overpowering. Bang Saen promenade looks pretty good, but probably not on weekends, due to crowds. South of Hua Hin, Pranburi has a great paved running/biking trail along the beach, as does the next beach south from there. You can check them out on google streetview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Kamphaeng Phet and Phitsanulok both have running paths by the river that offer kilos of flat running surface..... KP would be my first choice city wise..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereolab Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 2 hours ago, simon43 said: When I return to live in Thailand (maybe next year, after my stint in Myanmar), I have an open-choice where I live. I enjoy jogging and would like to live in a town where it is safe and feasible to jog along a long promenade. Now what towns can offer that? From my own personal knowledge: - Nong Khai has a nice promenade, (as does Vientiane over in Laos) - Pattaya has a long promenade from Walking Street up to the Dolphin Roundabout - Jomtien Beach is not bad (there isn't a promenade to speak of, but the beach footpath is probably ok) Can anyone suggest other locations? Sri Chiang Mai, near Tha Bo, Nong Khai has a dedicated "blue path' for runners and cyclists. It is over 5k in length, runs along the Mekong , very safe and fairly well lit, for the most part. No attractions as per a Pattaya jog though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 May I suggest Mukdahan, along the west bank of the (Mae)Khong River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 13 minutes ago, Briggsy said: May I suggest Mukdahan, along the west bank of the (Mae)Khong River. or That Phanom if you want a really small town with a river promenade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Bangsean (40ks nth of Pattaya) is probably the best beach-side promenade in Thailand, wide and 4-5 ks long, but as others have said possibly a little crowded on the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Some great suggestions - I will look on Google Maps and schedule some visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Peterw42 said: Bangsean (40ks nth of Pattaya) is probably the best beach-side promenade in Thailand, wide and 4-5 ks long, but as others have said possibly a little crowded on the weekends. Can't imagine living there full-time; great for a midweek break from Pattaya or Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Can't say I've ever been to this one in Chiang Rai but abandoned airports are great rec facilities: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 One of the bays at Ao Manao in Prachuap Khiri Khan has a long promenade, as well as a long pier which would be great for jogging. In fact you could probably jog or cycle several kms right along water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Ubon Huai Wangnong reservoir has just built a partial pathway and cycle track for that very purpose. The word is they are going to totally circumvent the whole lake in the future, which will mean 7 km of safe exercise..It is lit up at night too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Well if they built a nice long track around the reservoir, why would people want to circumvent it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, JLCrab said: Well if they built a nice long track around the reservoir, why would people want to circumvent it? .......Thank you, I clicked the wrong spelling, should have been "encircle".... Seems you are useful after all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 ... especially if one wanted to circumambulate the reservoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Phayao in Northern Chiang Mai has a huge lake with a long and wide tree lined promenade around a side of it. Its a lovely quiet town with nice hotels and good food... dancing shrimps being a firm favourite of mine there. https://www.travelfish.org/sight_profile/thailand/northern_thailand/phayao/phayao/135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Cha-Am - six kilometers of beachfront, a lot of it paved, with gentle breezes to cool you down. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peperobi Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Nakhon Sawan have a nice and long promenade along the Chao Praya River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Bang Saen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Khao Tao lake 11 kms south of Hua Hin town is just completing a perimeter promenade totalling triangle of about 2.5 kms. Just inland from the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I have stayed at the BB hotel across the lake in the center of Khon Kaen right across from the hotel There is a very nice, large park with all sort of activities , and what it looked like a very long jogging track on the shore of the lake. . I did a google search https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS736US736&biw=1536&bih=734&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=khon+kaen+lake+jogging&oq=khon+kaen+lake+jogging&gs_l=psy-ab.3...86591.95152.0.95883.8.8.0.0.0.0.150.753.6j2.8.0.dummy_maps_web_fallback...0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.146...0i8i30k1.0.msm5GvDBWuI#imgrc=ztfJDrOnjIo59M: I believe this is a picture from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I would say my number 1 choice will be Phrachuap town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Songkhla Town has a 4km promenade along Samila Beach, Chalathat Road. Apart from weekends and public holidays the place is empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Mukdahan and Nakon Pranom both have large bike/jogging paths along the Mekong river with nice views of Laos in the distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 A choice of lakes with jogging paths in Udon Thani. Also a cycle path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Boyd Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Udon, Lake Prajak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) 21 hours ago, YaiJung said: This is a good question and a topic I am also interested in. Jomtien is pretty good, plus you have the trails at Pratumnak Park. Sometimes I run the side streets in Pratumnak, they are pretty quiet and can be a relaxing place to run. Overall, Pattaya has been much better for running than I expected. I hear that out in the darkside, by the lake, there are some good routes as well. Hat Mae Rumphueng in Rayong has a bike path that looks decent, but sadly, the last time I was down there the stench from garbage covering the entire length of the beach was overpowering. Bang Saen promenade looks pretty good, but probably not on weekends, due to crowds. South of Hua Hin, Pranburi has a great paved running/biking trail along the beach, as does the next beach south from there. You can check them out on google streetview. I second Pratumnak/Buddha Hill. It has a number of tracks/paths to run/jog/walk and is well protected by a lovely coverage of nature trees. If local fauna is an intrest, myself and my mate that lives in Pratumnak have tagged Buddha Hill ‘pussy hill’, for obvious reasons. Early afternoons seem to be the ideal time for checking out the scenery lol Edited October 1, 2017 by MadMuhammad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antioc Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Udon Thani's Lake Prajak is especially designed for walking, jogging and bike riding. There are often marathons and similar events around the 3.5 k circuit which is properly paved and marked out for such activities. Look it up on the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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