I went to The Mall last week, and checked out the pool on the fourth floor. The people at the counter said it was 80 Baht per visit, but if we had an M Card it would be free.

So we went down stairs to look for the M Card counter. They said all we needed to do to apply was fill out the form - no cash required.

Is this true - a promotion card for free swimming pool access? Are there any fees I should be aware of, or any other catches (like needing to wear an expensive swimming costume or getting a medical certificate to go swimming)?

Also, how is the pool for general lap swimming - will it be chock full of adults and kids? Are Thais aware of the concept of swimming in lanes for exercise?

Thanks for any feedback

I went to The Mall last week, and checked out the pool on the fourth floor. The people at the counter said it was 80 Baht per visit, but if we had an M Card it would be free.

So we went down stairs to look for the M Card counter. They said all we needed to do to apply was fill out the form - no cash required.

Is this true - a promotion card for free swimming pool access? Are there any fees I should be aware of, or any other catches (like needing to wear an expensive swimming costume or getting a medical certificate to go swimming)?

Also, how is the pool for general lap swimming - will it be chock full of adults and kids? Are Thais aware of the concept of swimming in lanes for exercise?

Thanks for any feedback

Curious, if you went downstairs to the M Card Counter, surely they would / could have answered your questions???

As for the swimming habits, kids generally don't stick to the lanes if any. I suggest you swim midday to avoid overcrowding.

Swim suits, yes I would imagine they are a requirement - it's not Pattaya Beach (no blue jeans and t-shirts).

Have fun!

Speedos only...

surfing short pants (sorry forgot how you call these in English) are banned!

I went to The Mall last week, and checked out the pool on the fourth floor. The people at the counter said it was 80 Baht per visit, but if we had an M Card it would be free.

So we went down stairs to look for the M Card counter. They said all we needed to do to apply was fill out the form - no cash required.

Is this true - a promotion card for free swimming pool access? Are there any fees I should be aware of, or any other catches (like needing to wear an expensive swimming costume or getting a medical certificate to go swimming)?

Also, how is the pool for general lap swimming - will it be chock full of adults and kids? Are Thais aware of the concept of swimming in lanes for exercise?

Thanks for any feedback

Curious, if you went downstairs to the M Card Counter, surely they would / could have answered your questions???

As for the swimming habits, kids generally don't stick to the lanes if any. I suggest you swim midday to avoid overcrowding.

Swim suits, yes I would imagine they are a requirement - it's not Pattaya Beach (no blue jeans and t-shirts).

Have fun!

they just said it was free, so i was asking to see if that's actually the case.

Yes, free for up to 2 persons, and more than that pay half price. No extra charges but you must have proper swimsuits and a cap. All of which you can hire. Lap lanes are good to use. No problem.

I've only commented on the mall bangkapi,.. don't know about the rest but I'm guessing it's pretty much the same.

Yes, free for up to 2 persons, and more than that pay half price. No extra charges but you must have proper swimsuits and a cap. All of which you can hire. Lap lanes are good to use. No problem.

I've only commented on the mall bangkapi,.. don't know about the rest but I'm guessing it's pretty much the same.

Double that, it the same over here at the Mall Nakhon Ratchasima, swimmer with Mall Card.

that is AMAZING!

a free swimming pool

"a free swimming pool"

And that's the farang price!

I went to The Mall last week, and checked out the pool on the fourth floor. The people at the counter said it was 80 Baht per visit, but if we had an M Card it would be free.

So we went down stairs to look for the M Card counter. They said all we needed to do to apply was fill out the form - no cash required.

Is this true - a promotion card for free swimming pool access? Are there any fees I should be aware of, or any other catches (like needing to wear an expensive swimming costume or getting a medical certificate to go swimming)?

Also, how is the pool for general lap swimming - will it be chock full of adults and kids? Are Thais aware of the concept of swimming in lanes for exercise?

Thanks for any feedback

The awimming pool is on the main floor. the M card is free I think only through this month. Before they had the M card they had a Mall card wich cost 100 Baht. Swimming pools all four of they are free with the M card