Anyone For Badminton?

[eyecatcher]

With all great intentions I brought my raquet with me last year but setting up my business has taken precedence; so before i get too fat and out of shape does anyone fancy a knock up somewhere (badminton term before you think otherwise)

Maybe i can join in with a small group if anyone is up for it?

[thrilled]

It's A popular sport in Thailand.I don't know how popular with farangs but i imagine if ya hang out at some

places where it's played you'll find some people.it's alot of fun.

[eyecatcher]

well..from the abundance of replies on this thread, i feel i am so naive; it seems farangs on this forum have already given up on physical activity, too old, "put out to grass"

from my own business here, i previously concluded that "generally" farangs dont care about their health- the Japs, Koreans,singaporeans, Thais "generally" do..........sorry for being contraversial

ok, anyone for dominoes???

[amexpat]

well..from the abundance of replies on this thread, i feel i am so naive; it seems farangs on this forum have already given up on physical activity, too old, "put out to grass"

from my own business here, i previously concluded that "generally" farangs dont care about their health- the Japs, Koreans,singaporeans, Thais "generally" do..........sorry for being contraversial

ok, anyone for dominoes???

Hmmmm. A couple of Thai teachers remarked that farangs age better than Thais because they exercise more.

Do you think you can stay in shape by jumping to conclusions?

[eyecatcher]

haha yes.....but at what age do they stop exercising? walking around the park every day does not keep you looking young, it keeps you from ceasing up!

i will tell you- the farangs who look 10-15yr younger than they actually are; are the ones who never smoked; the ones that kept out of the sun and the ones eating a daily dose of garlic.

physical exercise reinforces the above, and then you genuinely feel and look younger.

i see a similar thread about tennis about to go the same way as this. what a surprise.

[soblue2001]

I'm coming to CM next week and bringing my tennis racket, and will be posting a similar question re tennis.

Not into badminton, sorry!

Good luck - sure there will be more positive responses.

[Afrodite79]

I am here in Chiang Mai on and off (the last 9 years) and will here 1-2 months more before going back home. I have my own rackets as well. 6 years ago I played badminton with a Thai friend and two of my Swedish friends who later then relocated to Bangkok . We played at Charoen Muang road but 700 year Stadium is cheaper and closer to me. I am up for badminton while and when ever I am in town. I am female and soon 33 of age.

[little_muppet]

I am here in Chiang Mai on and off (the last 9 years) and will here 1-2 months more before going back home. I have my own rackets as well. 6 years ago I played badminton with a Thai friend and two of my Swedish friends who later then relocated to Bangkok . We played at Charoen Muang road but 700 year Stadium is cheaper and closer to me. I am up for badminton while and when ever I am in town. I am female and soon 33 of age.

u might see me asking to play many sports here and badminton is one of them. im female too

[eyecatcher]

against all the odds- looks like we are just one guy short of a team....game on..

if not hope you girls are up for a threesome

[galaxist]

There is a group of farang that play at the municipal studium near Chang Phruak. There is a building on the backside of the stadium that has badminton courts. My gf and I go there to play sometimes. Its indoors, has fans and its 20baht per person. The guy I talked to said they play 2 days a week but I dont remember what days. Maybe someone else knows.

[amexpat]

There is a group of farang that play at the municipal studium near Chang Phruak. There is a building on the backside of the stadium that has badminton courts. My gf and I go there to play sometimes. Its indoors, has fans and its 20baht per person. The guy I talked to said they play 2 days a week but I dont remember what days. Maybe someone else knows.

The farangs, and several Thai wives and GF's, play tuesday and friday from 2:00 until 4:00 or later. Usually between 7 and 20 people show up. Skill levels vary from able beginner to pretty darn good. At 4:00 a group of Thai men, mostly seniors, come in. They are generally better players and fun to watch.

There is a shop in the building with drinks, snacks, and badminton equipment. There is a shower in the loo but not many use it.

[amexpat]

There is a group of farang that play at the municipal studium near Chang Phruak. There is a building on the backside of the stadium that has badminton courts. My gf and I go there to play sometimes. Its indoors, has fans and its 20baht per person. The guy I talked to said they play 2 days a week but I dont remember what days. Maybe someone else knows.

The farangs, and several Thai wives and GF's, play tuesday and friday from 2:00 until 4:00 or later. Usually between 7 and 20 people show up. Skill levels vary from able beginner to pretty darn good. At 4:00 a group of Thai men, mostly seniors, come in. They are generally better players and fun to watch.

There is a shop in the building with drinks, snacks, and badminton equipment. There is a shower in the loo but not many use it.

Just to bring this up to date. The fee has jumped an astronomical 50% so it now costs all of 30 baht per person for the 2+ hours of play.

There is still a game every Tuesday and Friday and the number of players varies depending on who is in town. All pleasant people are welcome and racquets can be rented or sometimes borrowed.

[theblether]

How about racquetball? I've not played it for years and I loved it......any venues in CM to play it?

[muchogra]

How about racquetball? I've not played it for years and I loved it......any venues in CM to play it?

Racquetball requires a very fit person. Are you sure you are into it?

Tennis and pingpong may be good for the ever growing older expats here. Think along this line!

[theblether]

How about racquetball? I've not played it for years and I loved it......any venues in CM to play it?

Racquetball requires a very fit person. Are you sure you are into it?

Tennis and pingpong may be good for the ever growing older expats here. Think along this line!

Cheeky......

Anyway I enjoy table tennis too so!!! where can I play that?