Avoid the scorching heat of Bangkok on a tram operated by the Bangkok Tourist Bureau. Check out old Bangkok’s important places in 30 minutes without breaking a sweat, and relax while taking in the enchanting scenery. The first stop is Thammasat University, one of the leading universities in Thailand and a landmark of the Tha Phra Chan community. You’ll also visit the National Museum, the former palace of the Crown Prince, Santi Chaiprakarn Park, Phra Sumera Fortress, one of the two remaining old fortresses in the city, and Sanam Luang the historical Royal cremation grounds. The tram’s terminal is situated between the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang ground, and trams leave every 30 minutes from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM on the weekends. Fare is inexpensive, making this a worthy destination.

Bangkok Tourism Division
Tel: +66 (0) 2225 7612-5

Race as though you are a skilled Formula One Driver, and compete with your friends at this exciting indoor venue. Choose between a tamer 125 cc Go-Kart, or go for the full throttle 390 cc Go-Kart, and test your racing skills to the max. Sit back, and relax with a cold drink or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, and watch your friends cruise through the challenging course. Specially designed devices record your track times so you can compete head to head with friends. This is an exciting way to spend the evening, where you can be as daring or as docile as you wish. Easy Kart is especially good for corporate team building or even first dates.

Easy Kart RCA
2nd Floor, RCA Plaza, Soi Soonvijai, Rama IX Road,
Petchburi Road, Bangkok
www.easykart.net
Open 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

This traditional cooking school is the first Thai cooking school accredited and approved by the Minister of Education as a testing institute for cooking personnel working abroad. The mission at Wandee is simple; to educate Thai food and dessert recipes for both Thai and foreigners, and to help them gain knowledge on standard recipes as well as delicious, original and traditional tastes. Wandee helps students learn how to prepare ingredients and how to prepare chili paste, dipping sauce, seasoning sauce, etc. At completion of the course, students will be able to cook and carve by themselves with ease. The school’s director, Professor Wandee Na Songkhla, takes teaching seriously, with a number of classes, ranging from one to forty days in duration, for all levels of expertise. Book your place now so you can start whipping up some fiery Thai favorites back home.

Wandee Culinary Thai Cooking School
294/16-17 Pradiphat Road,
Sam Sen Nai, Phaya Thai District, Bangkok
Tel: +66 (0) 2279 9844-5, +66 (0) 2279 2204
Email: Info@wandeethaicooking.com
wandeeschool@yahoo.co.th
www.wandeethaicooking.com

This waterside cooking school offers excitement and hands-on classes that teach the essential elements of Thai cooking, allowing you to explore the real subtleties of Thai cooking methods that have been passed on for centuries. In the morning cooking class, qualified instructors provide you with the background of Thai cuisines in a garden, where you can enjoy picking your own fresh organic ingredients for each of the dishes. The classes are conducted in English, and students will be provided with their own cooking station and utensils to prepare and cook 4 Thai dishes. The cooking classes are limited to a maximum of ten participants in order to ensure individual attention for everyone. Students will also learn about alternative Thai cooking methods and substitutes for each dish, so they can show off their cooking prowess at home. Each cooking class at Amita has been designed as a half-day course, starting in the morning from 09:30 AM to 01:30 PM, every day of the week (except on Wednesdays).

Amita Thai Cooking Class
162/17 Soi Wutthakat 14, Wutthakat Road, Talad Plu
Thonburi, Bangkok
Tel: +66 (0) 2466 8966
www.amitathaicooking.com

More than just a driving range, All Star is more like a community and department store with extensive facilities, restaurants and shops. Rent a VIP suite and step outside to smack a tray of balls into distant targets throughout the wide green expanse before retreating back into air-conditioned comfort for snacks and drinks. There are plenty of golf professionals on hand to straighten out your drive, and no need to bring your own clubs; you can rent all the latest new drivers and irons from Nike, Taylor Made, Callaway, Mizuno, and many more.

All Star Driving Range
518/5 Soi Saha Karnpramoon, Pracha-Uthit Road,
Wang Thonglang District, Bangkok
Tel: +66 (0) 2934 8000
Open Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM,
Sat-Sun 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley from the USA recently redesigned this 18-hole, par 72 course, and it’s a good one. Muang Kaew boasts well-guarded greens, many of which are elevated with large sides catchment areas, a very unique design aspect that one hardly ever seen on Thailand’s golf courses. Broad fairways give players some respite for approach shots, most of which are into tricky to hold greens due to the aforementioned elevation changes, high-lipped bunkers, and shaved fringes. The course seems to get better by the hole, especially with the exciting risk-reward Par 5 13th, where players have a blind tee shot and an approach shot over a large and threatening water hazard. Even softer hitters can bite off a bit of the dogleg and have a manageable approach at the green, although you’ll need to hit the ball at least 150 yards over the water. Additionally, the clubhouse serves up some of the best Western food in Bangkok and the Pro Shop has an excellent selection of mens and ladies golf apparel. One of the closest courses to Bangkok, Muang Kaew is very well kept and makes for an excellent golf outing for those only staying for a short period of time.