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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Running in Bangkok

Any suggestions for an avid runner/first time traveler to Bangkok, as to where to run? They'll be staying on the River.
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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Best place: on a treadmill in the hotel gym.

Bangkok does not strike me as the best place to run. The traffic is bad and the heat and humidity are high. There are a few parks, like Lumpini, but those are a bit crowded for running.
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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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This might be of interest to you
http://www.bangkokmondayhhh.com/
as well as http://www.asiarunner.com/Content/Gl...er/Bangkok.asp.
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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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some like it in lumpini park....you see few people running in thailand....
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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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In BKK you are probably better off doing laps in the pool.
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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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I always run on the treadmill. However, there are lots of people jogging in Lumphini Park. Make sure you go early, it gets very hot.
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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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As GPanda is a lawyer he is experienced in giving the run around!
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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Thanks so much, everyone.
I will pass word along!
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Old Mar 31st, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Queen Sirikit park has a nice paved path around the lake. It's located off of Rathchadphisek, just below Sukhumvit Road.
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