Bangkok-Social Life

[strikingsunset]

Just wanted to ask for some pointers as to how to start building a social life in Bangkok away from the bar/bar girl scene.

I,ve browsed around the forums but did not come up with much.

For example,when I lived in Shanghai their was an American style bar that had a " Newcomers to Shanghai" evening one night a week that was really useful.

Here,s hoping this posting is not subject to ridicule,its a genuine question.

Many Thanks

Edited April 23, 2011 by strikingsunset

[richard_smith237]

How old are you and what are your interests?

i.e.

There are Bangkok Young Professionals events where people meet up, network and socialize...

There are football teams you could join (if young and good enough)...

There are pub golfing events...

I'm not sure if there is a Hash House Harriers in Bangkok or not...

[strikingsunset]

How old are you and what are your interests?

i.e.

There are Bangkok Young Professionals events where people meet up, network and socialize...

There are football teams you could join (if young and good enough)...

There are pub golfing events...

I'm not sure if there is a Hash House Harriers in Bangkok or not...

Hi I am 55 yrs of age,I do go to the gym 5 times a week and run about 20 miles a week,never thought it would be a real option to run in Bangkok though.

I do play golf,or try to! ,do you know which pubs have golf societies/events please ?

[strikingsunset]

How old are you and what are your interests?

i.e.

There are Bangkok Young Professionals events where people meet up, network and socialize...

There are football teams you could join (if young and good enough)...

There are pub golfing events...

I'm not sure if there is a Hash House Harriers in Bangkok or not...

Hi I am 55 yrs of age,I do go to the gym 5 times a week and run about 20 miles a week,never thought it would be a real option to run in Bangkok though.

I do play golf,or try to! ,do you know which pubs have golf societies/events please ?

Just to add,I love live music,cooking,and am going to enrol at a Thai Language school,I was thinking The Thai Language Hut,gets good references and apparently has a social side also.

[richard_smith237]

I've seen some Posters up on the regular bangkok pubs: The Londoner, The Bulls Head. I'm sure most of the pubs have these events a few times a year - I'm sure by asking a few questions in these locations you'd be bumped on in the correct direction..

[zzaa09]

You might get some ideas and inspiration towards socializing and activities of every sort by browsing http://www.meetup.com/ wealthy with BKK groups of every interest.

[thecatman]

I recently had some friends visiting Bangkok who were very much into Salsa dancing, so the wife & I checked the net and found a Salsa club for them.

We went to La Rueda, which is located on Sukhumvit Soi 18.

It struck me then that this would be a fantastic way/place to meet people whilst learning something new & different.

From the outside it doesn't look much, but it's very popular and was well packed on the Thursday evening that we went with a whole range of ages.

Check the link here

[strikingsunset]

I recently had some friends visiting Bangkok who were very much into Salsa dancing, so the wife & I checked the net and found a Salsa club for them.

We went to La Rueda, which is located on Sukhumvit Soi 18.

It struck me then that this would be a fantastic way/place to meet people whilst learning something new & different.

From the outside it doesn't look much, but it's very popular and was well packed on the Thursday evening that we went with a whole range of ages.

Check the link here

wow,what a great idea,I will for sure try that out,excellent,thanks

[farangene]

Aren't there some magazines/papers that have monthly social get-togethers? I think Bangkok Trader mag/paper is one of them. Can't think of any more, off hand.

[aridion]

Jakkayarn is a cycling club that do trips around and out of Bangkok at the weekends. Great way to get to know people, see the city and countryside and keep fit all at the same time.

[ukrules]

Why do you want to keep away from the bars ?

I suggest you go down the pub and get reasonably drunk like the rest of us.

[Bangkokhatter]

Why do you want to keep away from the bars ?

I suggest you go down the pub and get reasonably drunk like the rest of us.

[strikingsunset]

Why do you want to keep away from the bars ?

I suggest you go down the pub and get reasonably drunk like the rest of us.

thanks,but no thanks

[strikingsunset]

Jakkayarn is a cycling club that do trips around and out of Bangkok at the weekends. Great way to get to know people, see the city and countryside and keep fit all at the same time.

Many Many thanks,I love cycling just the kind of think I am looking for.................I will get involved in this for sure

[melvinmelvin]

As for running; Bangkok Maraton every November, pretty big event.

[Prudent_rabbit]

Golfing Societies

Robin Hood Golfing Society - play at Bangpakong Riverside on the 4th Saturday of the month - early morning - website is http://www.robinhoodgolfsociety.blogspot.com/

Londoners Golfing Society - Play at Thana City (11:30) and Royal Lakeside (8am) - website is http://www.londonergolfclub-bkk.com/

Wanderers Golfing Society - Play twice a month, one early and one mid morning - website is http://www.bkkbwgc.com/

All of these societies play weekend golf, if you want midweek golf, look at http://www.igst2.com/, they play Wednesday mornings.

Quiz nites, always good to meeet with people

Robin Hood every Monday night at 7:30

O'Reillys every Wednesday night at 7:30

Pickled Liver every Thursday at 8:30

Bulls Head every Tuesday (?) at 7:30

[strikingsunset]

Golfing Societies

Robin Hood Golfing Society - play at Bangpakong Riverside on the 4th Saturday of the month - early morning - website is http://www.robinhood...y.blogspot.com/

Londoners Golfing Society - Play at Thana City (11:30) and Royal Lakeside (8am) - website is http://www.londonergolfclub-bkk.com/

Wanderers Golfing Society - Play twice a month, one early and one mid morning - website is http://www.bkkbwgc.com/

All of these societies play weekend golf, if you want midweek golf, look at http://www.igst2.com/, they play Wednesday mornings.

Quiz nites, always good to meeet with people

Robin Hood every Monday night at 7:30

O'Reillys every Wednesday night at 7:30

Pickled Liver every Thursday at 8:30

Bulls Head every Tuesday (?) at 7:30

Many Thanks,once again,following all the advice given here I have reworked my budget and its circa 50,000 baht/month now.

[whybother]

Check Bangkok Trader on Facebook. They've got an event on this Tuesday at the Novatel in Siam Square.

Are you retired or still working? Check out the various chambers of commerce.

Lighthouse club (construction industry charity) has get togethers once a month and has a golf section.

[mangoman007]

How old are you and what are your interests?

i.e.

There are Bangkok Young Professionals events where people meet up, network and socialize...

There are football teams you could join (if young and good enough)...

There are pub golfing events...

I'm not sure if there is a Hash House Harriers in Bangkok or not...

Hi I am 55 yrs of age,I do go to the gym 5 times a week and run about 20 miles a week,never thought it would be a real option to run in Bangkok though.

I do play golf,or try to! ,do you know which pubs have golf societies/events please ?

I am the same age. Run 4-5 times a week starting in Asoke Area. Always looking for a running partner. Let me know if any interest

[strikingsunset]

How old are you and what are your interests?

i.e.

There are Bangkok Young Professionals events where people meet up, network and socialize...

There are football teams you could join (if young and good enough)...

There are pub golfing events...

I'm not sure if there is a Hash House Harriers in Bangkok or not...

Hi I am 55 yrs of age,I do go to the gym 5 times a week and run about 20 miles a week,never thought it would be a real option to run in Bangkok though.

I do play golf,or try to! ,do you know which pubs have golf societies/events please ?

I am the same age. Run 4-5 times a week starting in Asoke Area. Always looking for a running partner. Let me know if any interest

Hi,thanks yes I am interested in a regular run, I did send you a PM,I am back in BKK mid august onwards,Regards.

[strikingsunset]

Check Bangkok Trader on Facebook. They've got an event on this Tuesday at the Novatel in Siam Square.

Are you retired or still working? Check out the various chambers of commerce.

Lighthouse club (construction industry charity) has get togethers once a month and has a golf section.

Thanks I Will check that out.

I am not working nor retired,I read the category " economically inactive",maybe I fit somwehere near that one!

OP

[KRS1]

There are networking opportunities almost every night of the week, just look in bangkok post for functions.

[strikingsunset]

There are networking opportunities almost every night of the week, just look in bangkok post for functions.

Thanks I will do that

[Nawtier]

Wait for the next much anticipated TV meetup....you get a free name tag and all that you get to keep and take home with you.

[MacWalen]

Lots of schools around. Perhaps learning Thai might be a good idea.