Bangkok: the best swimming pool plans
Too hot, want to relax and cool in Bangkok, the solution: the swimming pool. But where to swim in Bangkok? Our list of the best swimming pool plans: prices, timetables, useful information, tips.
Public swimming pools
In Bangkok, the number of municipal or public swimming pools is limited. Many are old, but they are not expensive and above all, they have large hours.
Lumpini Park swimming pool
Lumpini Park has a whole center for sports activities: tennis, badminton, gym and a swimming pool. It is a 25 meter pool.
| Practical Info: | |
|---|---|
| One year subscription | 40 baht |
| Admission Price | 15 baht per period |
| Padlock rental | 5 baht |
| Passport Copy | Yes |
| Medical certificate | Yes |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday: 07:00 to 19:00 Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 07:00 to 17:00 Lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00 |
- Park Lumpini
- Transportation: BTS Sala Daeng / MRT Lumpini Station or Silom Station
Benjasiri Park swimming pool (Queen’s Park)
The park is located next to the Mall Emporium. There is a pool 25 meters long with 6 lanes. It is a small outdoor pool.
| Practical Info: | |
|---|---|
| One year subscription | 40 baht |
| Admission Price | 15 baht per period |
| Padlock rental | 5 baht |
| Passport Copy | No |
| Medical certificate | Yes + Photos |
| Opening hours | Open daily Session times: 10:30am - 12:30pm / 12:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:30pm / 3:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:30pm / 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
- Benjasiri Park
- How to get there: BTS station Phrom Phong
Swimming Pool Military Battalion
Not far from the Sathorn district, Swimming Pool Military Battalion is a military base and it is possible to swim there. There is a large outdoor pool and a small pool ideal for children. The pool is a bit old, but that’s ok. Apart from school holidays, there are not many people.
| Practical Info: | |
|---|---|
| One year subscription | No |
| Admission Price | 45 baht |
| Padlock rental | No |
| Passport Copy | No |
| Medical certificate | No |
| Opening hours | Open every day Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 - 22:00. The other days of the week: 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. |
- Swimming Pool Military Battalion
- How to get there: BRT station Technic Krungthep
Bangkok Youth Center (Thai - Japan)
Not too far from Victory Monument, the Thai-Japan center offers great facilities with: a stadium, rooms for team sports, a gym, a space for Muay Thai and above all an indoor Olympic swimming pool (50 m).
| Practical Info: | |
|---|---|
| One year subscription | 45 baht |
| Admission Price | 15 baht |
| Padlock rental | No |
| Passport Copy | Yes |
| Medical certificate | Yes |
| Opening hours | Open every day 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
- Bangkok Youth Center
- Official website
- How to get there: BTS Station Sanam Pao + Moto-taxi.
Note:
The lanes for swimming are not mixed: on one side the men, on the other the women. An evaluation test is carried out to know the level.
The medical certificate
To have a medical certificate, you need to go either to the hospital, or to go to a private medical practice, or to public dispensaries. It is this third solution that it is preferable to choose. Why ? Speed and price. Dispensaries are present in all districts of the capital. To find them, just look for a sign with a green cross.
Swimming pool and culture: Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut offers exhibitions in a welcoming and very charming setting, as well as a pleasant swimming pool. 25m long and accommodating 4 lines, this outdoor swimming pool is a good compromise between municipal swimming pools and swimming pools in a hotel.
- Admission: 150 baht
- Goethe-Institut
- Official website
- Open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- How to get there: BTS station Lumphini - Blue Line.
Swimming pools and university
The big universities in Bangkok give easy access to their swimming pools. The best plan is undoubtedly Ramkhamhaeng and Chulalongkorn University.
Ramkhamhaeng University
| University | Swimming pool | Entrance | Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramkhamhaeng University: Rajamangala National Stadium Swimming Pool | 3 pools: 2 pools of 50m with 8 lines 1 pool of 20m - reserved for diving. | Before 6:00 p.m.: 50 baht From 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: 60 baht | Monday to Friday: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
- Ramkhamhaeng University
- How to get there: by bus (see Viabus app)
National Stadium - Chulalongkorn University Olympic Swimming Pool
You can’t get more central than the National Stadium pool. 200 meters from the BTS, many people come to enjoy the pool at the end of the afternoon. There is a large Olympic pool with a diving platform.
| Practical information: | |
|---|---|
| One year subscription | No |
| Admission Price | 100 baht |
| ** Padlock rental ** | Not come with |
| Passport Copy | No |
| Medical certificate | No |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
- Chulalongkorn University Olympic Swimming Pool
- How to get there: BTS Station National Stadium
Pool and health
For people allergic to chlorine, finding a swimming pool is often an obstacle course. Some centers offer alternatives to chlorinated water, however the entry price is high.
Sivalai Clubhouse Ozone Pool
Exception in the register of non-chlorinated pools, this pool offers water that can respond to the most sensitive people. If the equipment is a bit old and the setting not the most pleasant, it remains a pleasant place where you can spend a good moment of relaxation.
- Admission: 100 baht.
- Open: every day from 07:00 to 20:00.
- Sivalai Clubhouse Ozone Pool, 168 Soi Isaraphab 33, Israphab Road, Thapra, Bangkok Yai. Bangkok (Krung Thep), Bangkok 10600
- How to get there: MRT station Itsaraphap + taxi or moto-taxi.
Swimming Pools in bars and hotels
There are many hotels and bars that offer the possibility of using their swimming pool while having a drink.
Be careful:
The rules for accessing the swimming pool change often. Prices vary by establishment. It is usually enough to have a drink. However, some establishments charge a more or less expensive entrance fee. Be well informed beforehand.
Idea of establishment with swimming pool:
- Splash Poolside and Bar - BTS Station Siam.
- ibis Bangkok Siam - BTS Station National Stadium.
- AkaAza - BTS Station Sala Daeng or MRT Silom.
- Coconut Pool Bar & Sunset Beer Garden - MRT Sam Yot (Not far from Khao San Road)
- Westin Pool Party - BTS Asok
Sports centers and Spa
Pathumwan Princess Hotel & The Olympic Club
25 m swimming pool with non-chlorinated but salty water. Many options including outdoor jacuzzis and sauna. Perfect for those who want to do sports and spa in the same place.
- Address: Pathumwan Princess Hotel & The Olympic Club: 444 MBK Center, Phayathai Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan. Bangkok (Krung Thep).
- Open: Monday to Friday from 06:00 - 23:00. Weekend from 07h00-22h00
- How to get there: BTS Station National Stadium
The Racquet Club
Swimming pool, fitness, tennis, badminton, etc. a sports center not far from BTS Sukhumvit. Annual or daily subscription.
- The Racquet Club, 8 Amara 3, Sukhumvit 49-9, Soi Klang.
- Open every day from 06:00 - 21:30
- Official website
- How to get there: BTS Station Phrom Phong
- 3 swimming pools + 2 children’s pools + seven-seater Jacuzzi
- Swimming lessons for children and adults