Bangkok Sports Club Swimming Pool
Posted by Stuart at 06:43 PM on August 26, 2005As I have mentioned a few times on this site, I love swimming. I don't know what it is; perhaps it is some primal association with water, but I think I am addicted to being in the pool.
When I first moved to Thailand, I was spitting my time between the pools at Hua Mak stadium near Ramkhamheang Road and at National Stadium near MBK. However, Hua Mak was too far away, and the water at National Stadium was too green, so neither was a good option for me.
Then I found the Olympic Club at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel at MBK. The hotel pool was wonderful: clean and clear and beautifully landscaped. The only problem was that I had to share it with vacationing kids, and I had to pay 2000 baht (US$50) a month for the privilege.
But now I have found a better alternative near my house: the Bangkok Sports Club in Phra Khanong. They have a very nice 25 meter pool. The water is clean, the crowds are small (or non-existent) and the fee is 50 baht (about US$1.25) per swim. Perfect.
So, the Pic of the Day is of my new favorite swimming pool. In the background are some nice tennis courts as well.
(Bangkok Sports Club swimming pool. Taken 23 August 2005 around 4:30 PM.)
Hmm... Jonah, I could have sworn that the version of your story that I heard said that you were regurgitated after three days. In any case, thanks for posting. Nice to know I'll still have the Internet in the afterlife ;)
- Stuart
I have recently moved to bangkok and have been looking for a place to swim(training for tri).
the only thing I know about Phra Khanong is it is where the BTS ends. Can you walk to the club from there? Would love to start swimming again,
Rick
This is very helpful info! I am traveling to Thailand in the next month and was worried about being able to swim while out there...How far is this place from Kao San Road? Is it easy to get to?
Rick: The pool is about 2-3 KM or so from the Phra Khanong BTS station. Not a very pleasant walk, but it's an easy taxi ride.
Jooyoung: This pool is quite far from Kao San Road. I don't know any pools in that area... but perhaps the closest one would be at the National Stadium -- right next to MBK shopping center and the National Stadium skytrain station.
I used to share your love of swimming... until a whale ate me and I died. Win some lose some, eh?