Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. Here sports take an important part in the life of the youths and also middle aged citizens. Thai Boxing or Muay Thai is a kind of traditional kick boxing where knees, feet and elbows can be used.
Kite fighting is one interesting sport normally happens in the hot season. In this game the opposing teams fly male Chula and female Pakpao kites in a battle of the sexes. This can be enjoyed in most of the weekends at Sanam Luang. A woven rattan ball is used in Takraw. This is a game where a circle of men use their feet, thighs, knees, chests and shoulders to acrobatically pass the ball to each other. They try to keep it airborne and then kick it into a suspended basket. Tournaments are usually held at Sanam Luang.
In Bangkok you can have a number of fitness centres. Many of which are attached to hotels. These are only for members. The Grande Spa and Fitness Club in the Sheraton offer daily membership. This is located in Grande Sukhumvit Road.
Some of the superb golf courses of Thailand are present in Bangkok. Some of these are also open to tourists. The Royal Golf & Country Club is situated at near location from the city. You can easily reach the place by taxi. This is an 18-hole course.
The Rose Garden Golf Club is situated 32 kilometres or 20 miles southwest of Bangkok. This is another attraction of the golf lovers.
Swimming pools are present with water water slides and artificial surf. In the north side of Bangkok Siam Water Park is located. This is always open to the non-members.
Many tennis clubs are there open to the public. These include Asoke Sport Club, Asoke-Din Daeng, Sawadeeb Soi, and Central Tennis Court. All of these are located in prime places and also easily reachable.
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