as2100dk Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi there, I would like to work up a tan while being here in Bankok. This will probably qualify me as crazy or weird in some Thais´ opinion ;-) And even in some farrangs´. Are there any good places in Bangkok for this? I mean public swimmingpools or private (if not to expensive) or somewhere else? I am staying close to Victory Monument so it would be nice if it is nearby. There is a small and very nice park a 5 minute walk from my apartment, but the pond doesn't really qualify as a swimming pool ;-) And I don't really think that the park's visitors would appriciate me lying around sunbathing. Thank you in advance! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi there,I would like to work up a tan while being here in Bankok. This will probably qualify me as crazy or weird in some Thais´ opinion ;-) And even in some farrangs´. Are there any good places in Bangkok for this? I mean public swimmingpools or private (if not to expensive) or somewhere else? I am staying close to Victory Monument so it would be nice if it is nearby. There is a small and very nice park a 5 minute walk from my apartment, but the pond doesn't really qualify as a swimming pool ;-) And I don't really think that the park's visitors would appriciate me lying around sunbathing. Thank you in advance! Alan Check with some of the hotels to see if their swimming pools are open to the public, obviously there will be a charge. I use a hotel swimming pool at a reasonable charge two or three times a month, albeit not in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi there,I would like to work up a tan while being here in Bankok. This will probably qualify me as crazy or weird in some Thais´ opinion ;-) And even in some farrangs´. Are there any good places in Bangkok for this? I mean public swimmingpools or private (if not to expensive) or somewhere else? I am staying close to Victory Monument so it would be nice if it is nearby. There is a small and very nice park a 5 minute walk from my apartment, but the pond doesn't really qualify as a swimming pool ;-) And I don't really think that the park's visitors would appriciate me lying around sunbathing. Thank you in advance! Alan Check with some of the hotels to see if their swimming pools are open to the public, obviously there will be a charge. I use a hotel swimming pool at a reasonable charge two or three times a month, albeit not in Bangkok. there was / is a gym in thaniya plaza that you can go to on a day pass basis that has a pool - fitness first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmushr00m Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 There is a public pool at Benjasiri park next to Emporium.....I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonSeymour Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 The Mall Bangkapi & Central City Bangna both have waterparks on the roof. Of the two, I personally prefer the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Or the OP could try a few of the amazing klongs in bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryalleman Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi there,I would like to work up a tan while being here in Bankok. This will probably qualify me as crazy or weird in some Thais´ opinion ;-) And even in some farrangs´. Are there any good places in Bangkok for this? I mean public swimmingpools or private (if not to expensive) or somewhere else? I am staying close to Victory Monument so it would be nice if it is nearby. There is a small and very nice park a 5 minute walk from my apartment, but the pond doesn't really qualify as a swimming pool ;-) And I don't really think that the park's visitors would appriciate me lying around sunbathing. Thank you in advance! Alan This will probably qualify me as crazy or weird in some Thais´ opinion ;-) And even in some farrangs´. You are absolutely right in both of your suppositions, only wrong by using the word "some" Because only tourists are sunbathing, the rest of us stay out of the sun as most as possible. And I don't really think that the park's visitors would appreciate me lying around sunbathing. No they will only say, look look a crazy farang again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravelrash Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I hope you are not planning on wearing a thong, if so advise where you will be to spare the rest us from the unexpected psychological trauma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardpwills Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 im looking to do the same thing, i few days before i go back to cold snowy london Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 since you are close to Victory monument, this might be an option for you VP Tower (in soi Rangnam) I know they have a pool, but no idea what hteir policy on non residents using it other option is the National Stadium (near MBK) - would involve a skytrain ride, and not sure about the sunbathing cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlBkk Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hi there,I would like to work up a tan while being here in Bankok. This will probably qualify me as crazy or weird in some Thais´ opinion ;-) And even in some farrangs´. Are there any good places in Bangkok for this? I mean public swimmingpools or private (if not to expensive) or somewhere else? I am staying close to Victory Monument so it would be nice if it is nearby. There is a small and very nice park a 5 minute walk from my apartment, but the pond doesn't really qualify as a swimming pool ;-) And I don't really think that the park's visitors would appriciate me lying around sunbathing. Thank you in advance! Alan This will probably qualify me as crazy or weird in some Thais´ opinion ;-) And even in some farrangs´. You are absolutely right in both of your suppositions, only wrong by using the word "some" Because only tourists are sunbathing, the rest of us stay out of the sun as most as possible. And I don't really think that the park's visitors would appreciate me lying around sunbathing. No they will only say, look look a crazy farang again. Really? I've been living here 8 years and still like to top-up my tan now and again. I feel healthier for it and look better. Friends of mine do the same to get rid of their Anglo-Saxon pasty whiteness and just get a healthy glow. For the Op, I can also suggest the Central Bangna waterpark on the roof (I forget about this place so just searched out the pics...looks good! I'm going to go). It costs 250 baht. At 300 baht you've also got the Soi Klang racquet sports club just off suk 39 which is a proper laned pool with sun all day. Near Phayathai you've got the Asia Hotel which has a very small pool but full-on sunshine...they don't check guests. Going to the Olympic Club (roof of Pathumwan Princess Hotel, MBK) is a great place but you will have to pay and they do check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliokchi Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 close to the victory monument there's century park hotel or central plaza hotel vibhavadi intersection if you just order a drink nobody will bother you and you're surrounded by plenty other sunbathing farangs cliokchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Most of the larger hotels that also have a gym and a pool will sell you a day pass, if you're feeling flushed you can spend 600 baht at the Marriot on Sukhumvit and spend all day in the gym and laying next to the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Or the OP could try a few of the amazing klongs in bangkok. remember when that lady politician fell in last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joorakee Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have sunbathed in Chatuchak Park. I think I was the only one sunbathing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfSquat Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Can you get a suntan in Bangkok? I thought it was too overcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 other option is the National Stadium (near MBK) To MiG16 (or anyone else who might know): Is the pool next to the National Stadium now open for public swimming ? If yes, can you provide information as to hours of operation and admission fee ? I strolled in there several years ago, only to be told by a surprised security guard that it was not available for public swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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