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World Fellowship of Buddhists
2F, 616 Benchasiri Park, Soi Methi Niwet
+66 2 661-1284(-90)
Free
First Sunday of the month 14:00-17:30
BTS Phrom Phong, off Soi Sukhumvit 24
Offers meditation classes in English every afternoon on the first Sunday of every month. The office also provides information on places to learn and practice meditation in Thailand. Classes and information are free of charge.
Chacrit Muay Thai School
Sukhumvit Soi 22
+66 8 9499-2052
500-5,500 baht
M-Sa 09:00-20:00
BTS Phrom Phong, at Washington Square
Accredited Muay Thai school teaching Muay Thai to novices and professionals. Academic visas can be arranged for long term foreign students.
Happy Feet
Sukhumvit Soi 7
+66 2 650-3517
300 baht/hr
10:00-23:00 daily
BTS Nana, behind The Park Hotel
This massage parlour offers excellent traditional Thai massage, oil massage, aromatherapy, foot massage and nail care.
Hatthai Massage
Sukhumvit Rd
350-400 baht/hr
near exit 1 of BTS Thong Lo, close to the 7-Eleven
A traditional two-hour Thai massage is given upstairs, where patrons are separated by curtains, which are often opened up so masseuses can chit chat. A 90-minutes reflexology foot massage is done at ground level, opposite a large television; try not to doze off. It is popular with Japanese businessmen staying at the nearby Grand Tower Inn. Beware when searching for it, as there are now two places across the street with exactly the same name!
Face Cooking School
29 Sukhumvit Soi 38
+66 2 713-6048
2,500 baht
M-Sa 08:45-13:00, 13:15-16:30
BTS Thong Lo
Face Bangkok is some of the most impressive dining venues in the city, and being able to learn cooking here is a good option. They have three different restaurants offering Thai, Indian and Japanese food, and thus the cooking school offers classes in these cuisines.
Leyana Day Spa and Garden
Soi To Sak, 33 Thong Lo Soi 13
+66 2 874-4461
5,500 baht/3 hr
M-F 11:00-22:00, Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
BTS Thong Lo, walk into Soi Thong Lo, take a left into Thong Lo Soi 13, then a right into Soi To Sak
This spa is specialised in half-day packages designed for couples. Getting there is quite a hike, but you can get a free transfer from the BTS station if you request this beforehand.
If you are one of the more sporty types who like to keep active on your vacation, the national sport of Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is a great way to stay in shape. Other learning activities include cooking and meditating.
Focus on yourself and get pampered at one of the many massage establishments around Sukhumvit. If you want a more upmarket experience, you could head for a spa. Some of the better ones include: