Entertainment
Thai and international cultural performances including symphonies, ballet, mime, modern dramas, jazz and pop concerts from world-famous artists are often staged in Bangkok. Details of current events are regularly advertised in Bangkok’s major English-language newspapers or www.thaiticketmaster.com.

• National Theatre (at Sanam Luang)
Tel. 0 2224 1342, 0 2225 8457-8, 0 2222 1352
• Thailand Cultural Center (on Ratchadaphisek Road)
Tel. 0 2247 0028 Website: www.thaiculturalcenter.com

• Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre ( Suan Lum Night bazaar)
Tel.0 2252 9683-4 Website: www.joelouis-theatre.com
• Sala Chaloem Krung (on Charoenkrung Road)
Tel. 0 2225 8758
• Patravadi Theatre (near Wat Rakhang)
Tel. 0 2412 7287
Website: www.patravaditheatre.com
• Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
(on New Ratchadaphisek Road) Tel. 0 2229 3000-9
Website: www.qsncc.co.th
• BEC TERO Hall (Suan Lum Night Bazaar)
Tel. 0 2252 9292 Website: www.bec-terohall.com
• Impact Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center
(Muang Thong Thani)
Tel. 0 2504 5050 Website: www.impact.co.th

Traditional Thai Massage
This therapeutic and highly soothing form of massage
purportedly evolved from Brahmin hermit ascetics some 2,500
years ago, who relieved the stress of extended periods of meditation
by adopting certain postures. Today, those practised in
the art can bring great relief, reduce muscle stress and bring
a sense of well-being to the body.
The best-known school of Thai traditional massage is located
in Wat Pho (Tel. 0 2221 2974, 0 2221 3686), where a two-week
course is taught for anyone interested in mastering this unique
and fascinating art. Major hotel

Thai Cooking
Thai cuisine is rapidly increasing in popularity worldwide and
there is an increasing interest in learning the art. Visitors wishing
to learn how to cook Thai food can contact:

• Thai Cooking School at the Oriental Hotel
Tel. 0 2659 9000
Website: www.mandarin-oriental.com/bangkok
• Modern Housewife Centre
Tel. 0 2279 2831-4
• The Landmark Hotel
Tel. 0 2253 4259 Website: www.landmarkbangkok.com
• UFM Food Centre
Tel. 0 2259 0620-30 Website: www.ufmeducation.com

Golfing Opportunities around Bangkok and Samut Prakan
Over the last two decades, there has been an explosion in golf
course building, as more land has become available for exploitation.
Today, Bangkok and Samut Prakan can boast many
modern, professionally run courses, many of them designed by
famous golfing names from Europe and America.
Golfing in Thailand is a golfer’s dream. The courses are welldesigned,
very cheap compared to their Western counterparts,
and caddies are always available. During the week, they are far
less crowded than courses in other countries. Most courses allow
the casual visitors to play, whether they are members or not.
Here is a selection of the many courses available.

• Bangpoo Country Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2324 0320-9 Website: www.bangpoogolf.com
• Green Valley Country Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2312 5883-9 Website: www.greenvalleybangkok.com
• Kiarti Thanee Country Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2707 1700-9
Website: www.kiartithaneecountryclub.com
• Krung Thep Kritha Hua Mark, within city limits
Tel. 0 2379 4954, 0 2379 3732
• Natural Park Ramindra Golf Club
Tel. 0 2914 1930-39 Ext. 133,134
• Lakewood Country Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2312 6278-86
Website: www.lakewoodcountryclub.co.th
• Muang Kaew Golf Course, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2316 3918-21 Website: www.muangkeawgolf.com
• Navatanee Golf Club, on outskirts of the city
Tel. 0 2376 1034-6
• Panya Park, skirting city limits
Tel. 0 2989 4200-23 Website: www.panyagolf.com
• President Golf Club, within city limits
Tel. 0 2988 7555-63 Website: www.president.co.th
• Subhapruek Country Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2317 0801, 0 2316 2636
Website: www.subhapruekgolf.com
• Thana City Golf and Country Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2336 0568-74, 0 2336 1968-78
Website: www.golf.tnet.co.th/thanacity
• Thanont Golf View and Sports Club, within city limits
Tel. 0 2916 9100-4 Website: www.thanontgolf.com
• The Royal Golf and Country Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2738 0133-7 Website: www.rogc.com
• The Vintage Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2707 3820-7 Website: www.vintagethaigolf.com
• Unico Golf Club, within city limits
Tel. 0 2379 3752, 0 2379 3780
• Windmill Park Country Club, Samut Prakan
Tel. 0 2316 9591-2
Website: www.summitwindmillgolfclub.com

Cinemas
Thai, Western and Asian films with English subtitles are regularly
screened at Bangkok’s many cinemas. The cinemas are
scrupulously clean and modern. A regular movie ticket costs
around 100-120 baht. Details of current showings can be found
in Bangkok’s English-language press.