WDYT if you are also into this? I know about Fitness Street etc but let's start from runner's point of view 😀

I do not like to do outdoor activities in Thailand during the polluted season, and seing people running in the parks in bangkok do not appy to me. What kind of running do you do ?

Bangla Road, very demanding for a runner

3 minutes ago, chercheur888 said:

Bangla Road, very demanding for a runner

Koh Lanta I think is the best choice to run, honestly. Both on tarmac and also beach

Too many variable for a simple answer.

Solo or with others?

Distance.

Frequency

I prefer to run with others, usually less than 10K, 3 or more times a week.

Bangkok

Hash House Harriers.

Nong Khai or Hua Hin.

3 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Too many variable for a simple answer.

Solo or with others?

Distance.

Frequency

I prefer to run with others, usually less than 10K, 3 or more times a week.

Bangkok

Hash House Harriers.

He is in Phuket, so the Patong HHH would be better.

Quite a few runners at Nai Harn Lake, Chalong Dam and Bang Wad Dam.

10 hours ago, chercheur888 said:

Bangla Road, very demanding for a runner

You could even pay a pack of ladyboys to chase. Really get the heart pumping.

12 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

He is in Phuket, so the Patong HHH would be better.

OK but the OP asked about the best place to live?

Phuket has a few groups but I'm not sure if they all run on different days. There are a few monthly groups.

But Bangkok has Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat. every week plus a couple of bi-weekly groups.

So for a 3-times a week type runner Bangkok might be better.

When I first read the title I thought it was a thread about best places to hide from the law.

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

OK but the OP asked about the best place to live?

In the Phuket forum.

I prefer to run in daylight, so some shade is important, in an area where there's traffic free routes with lots of things to see during my run.

When I worked in Bangkok I lived near the elevated walkway between Lumpini and Benjakitti Parks.

Now I prefer Bangsaen where I can run on the beach path shaded by coconut trees and people watch while running.

12 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

OK but the OP asked about the best place to live?

Phuket has a few groups but I'm not sure if they all run on different days. There are a few monthly groups.

But Bangkok has Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat. every week plus a couple of bi-weekly groups.

So for a 3-times a week type runner Bangkok might be better.

Phuket runs multiple times a week. Has different settings, family, women only, man only.

running in the jungle is a lot healthier than in BKK traffic.

Phuket Hash House Harriers

Near the airport. Quick runner to Sing, Penang, et al.

Also good for actual road running.

Living in Phuket and running regularly, I find the area you choose really depends on what kind of runner you are.

For road/trail runners: Rawai and Nai Harn are hard to beat. The roads around Nai Harn Lake and up through Sai Yuan are quiet and shaded. Chalong Dam and Bang Wad Reservoir are popular for morning runs.

For people who also want to cross-train: Chalong and Kathu have a huge concentration of Muay Thai camps and gyms. Bang Tao has the most CrossFit boxes and modern international gyms.

I use roamfit.net to check what training facilities are in each area - covers 700+ gyms, Muay Thai camps, yoga studios, etc across the island. Useful if you want to map your neighbourhood options before choosing where to rent.

My personal pick for a runner who also trains: Rawai. Quiet roads, Nai Harn for beach runs, multiple Muay Thai camps, and good yoga nearby. Less touristy than Patong/Kamala.