General Info
International Schools
A huge variety of international schools are now available in Bangkok and upcountry. Location, requirements, your child are all considerations. Below are just a few of the schools which are recommended:
 
KIS International School
Patana International School
Harrow International School
NIST
International School of Bangkok
St. Andrews
 
Medical Care
Bangkok has become very popular as the medical tourist destination; As a result service and care is exceptional. Choosing your hospital can be because of a specific doctor or location.
 
BNH
Samitivej
Bumrungrad
Piyavate
Chulalongkorn University
St Louis Hospital
 
Hospitals offer everything; health care, dental care, social clubs, restaurants and shops.
 
Sports and Leisure
Every sport is represented and after a day at work exercise will help you unwind and relax. Location is important as this will have an impact on how often you go; our list below shows the sports which are available:
 
Aerobics Hotels, apartments, fitness centres, public parks – all offer lessons Badminton Very popular with the Thais. A little gentler than squash or tennis
Biking Travelling in the Bangkok traffic is hazardous but you can hire bikes in some of the parks. Or book yourself on a biking tour: www.spiceroads.com Bowling A great way to spend an afternoon with friends. The bowling alleys are loud, fun and offer hire of equipment. Re-freshments and food available at all
Dance Classes Bangkok offers the entire list from hip hop to belly dancing. Check your apartment or local sports club Golf A very popular sport in Bangkok with driving ranges available everywhere. In the city the golf courses tend to be rather expensive however up country the courses offer rea-sonable fees. Accommodation usually available and some courses offer night games. Plenty of golf groups are open to any one who wants to play golf.
Horse Riding Various stables around Bangkok offer lessons; the quality of the facilities vary Ice Skating Very popular and rinks are found in the large shopping centres. Lessons generally available for all
Jogging With plenty of parks and early morning the air and temperature is very acceptable. Martial Arts Whether it’s for health, self-defense, concentration or pleasure this sport is available through different centres. www.capoeira.cc
Muay Thai (Thai boxing) Mental and physical. This great sport is available as either a contestant or spec-tator. www.wmcmuaythai.org Parks Fresh air, healthy activities and people watching are just some of the things available in Bangkok’s parks.
Pilates Pilates helps build your body's core strength and posture – a modern Yoga. Many clubs and fitness centres offer Pilate and Yoga classes www.pilatesbangkok.com Soccer Leagues, clubs and matches all over the city. Just ask around!
Squash A high energy game which is available at sport clubs and apartments. Ask around Swimming Very refreshing way to exercise in Bangkok. Most apartments have their own pools
Tai Chi Classes available in most public parks in the morning Tennis There are a number of tennis courts around Bangkok and various competitions played
Yoga Establishes breathing techniques and better posture. Available throughout the city at clubs and fitness centres www.absoluteyogabangkok.com  
 
Transportation
Public Transport: Inexpensive and rather efficient. Now in Bangkok this includes: Skytrain, Underground, Tuk Tuks, Taxis, Bus and River Boat.
 
 
Please note most of Bangkok public transport is not wheel chair friendly.
 
Children
Bangkok has on offer a wide range of activities for children. Children are welcome every where – however the safety aspect of some places may want to be checked. BAMBI; the baby and mother group in Bangkok is a valuable social group for moth-ers in Bangkok.