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Bookmark & shareBangkok has the usual array of sporting and fitness possibilities you'd expect in a city of this size, including golf, swimming, squash, bowling, gyms and even polo. You can also learn Thai boxing or one of several strains of Thai martial arts.
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tennis
Bat a ball around at the Soi Klang Racquet Club in Th Sukhumvit.
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gym
All the fancy hotels have gym facilities or you could try either the California WoW!, which has branches all over the city.
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yoga
Breathe, stretch and be om-ed at Absolute Yoga on Soi Lang Suan or Yoga Elements Studio in the Vanissa Building, Soi Chitlom.
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boxing
Training in muay thai (thai boxing) takes place at dozens of boxing camps throughout the city. But be warned, the training regime is ultra-strict and most schools expect you to join their ascetic lifestyle.
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swimming (indoor)
Swim at the Hilton International or, for a much more affordable splash, try the pool operated by the Department of Physical Education at the National Stadium.
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golf
You can swing a club at a number of pricey members' clubs including Bangkok's no 1 country club, the Royal Bangkok, and (a colonial throwback) the British Club.
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