would like to know where are the best public pools in bangkok , available facilities ,costs etc . any information appreciated . thanks

Not sure there are any.

Thailand is not a swimming nation.

You could try the local canal!!

there was a thread on this subject not so long ago, maybe you should try searching this and general/pub forums..

I consider most hotel pools in Bangkok as public.

Never had a problem using them whilst not a resident.

YWCA on Sathorne Road used to have a public pool.

Go to any of the hotels...not exclusive ones like silom sofitel and you should pass off as a guest..... farang advantages.

Central Bangna Shopping Centre has a 'splash world' on the top floor. Has aquazooms and rapids (not very rapid though ) and some splash size pools.

For a proper pool (with low diving board) - Bangna Mor Baan Nah-pah-ley (sorry no Thai keyboard on this PC - Hor Hip - Mor Mah (Mai Eek) - Sala Ooh - Bor Bai Mai - Sala Ah - Nor Noo (Mai Toe) - Nor Noo - Por Sam Pow - Sala Ah - Lor Ling (mai han-akat) - Yor Yak (Phew!!!) - note: You must wear knicker type trunks, not swimming shorts (they will lend you some, and if you are 12 and don't mind singing soprano for a few hours after, they may even fit you). Flood lit at night. Rich area of Bangna (BKK), so not too crowded. Changing rooms and a cafe are the only other amenaties.

Have fun.

I consider most hotel pools in Bangkok as public.

Never had a problem using them whilst not a resident.

I agree. I don't think it's a problem unless you happen to be one of those smelly backpackers from the koa-sarn road area.

My advice is to enter the hotel premises wearing a nice pair of slacks & clean shirt, oh & for goodness sake don't swim in those awful 'speedos' trunks ... have a little consideration for the hotel residents

Thank you all for contributions. After the next trip I will post reviews of all swimming pools I use.

Wolf 53070 wrote "Bangna Mor Baan Nah-pah-ley (sorry no Thai keyboard on this PC - Hor Hip - Mor Mah (Mai Eek) - Sala Ooh - Bor Bai Mai - Sala Ah - Nor Noo (Mai Toe) - Nor Noo - Por Sam Pow - Sala Ah - Lor Ling (mai han-akat) - Yor Yak (Phew!!!)"

I do not understand. Is this a list of individual swimming pools, each location separated by a dash?

Thank you all for contributions. After the next trip I will post reviews of all swimming pools I use.

You have outdone yourself. 5 years old thread.

Those who started it back in 2004. could be dead, are banned or have not logged in for years.

Don't need two swimming pool topics running at the same time.

Closed.