Sports and leisure activities Thailand

Organization of mountain bike excursions in the Chiang Mai area (one to three days), mainly on the slopes of Doi Suthep. The circuits are classified according to three levels of difficulty: beginner to very experienced. Bicycles are transported by vehicle on foot. Supervision is carried out by experienced guides who can communicate in different languages. The necessary safety equipment and lunch are provided during the outings.

This dive center is the largest French speaking PADI CDC 5***** center on the west coast of Thailand. Air and Nitrox inflation equipment as well as a pool specifically designed for teaching. Day trips, the M/V Mermaid. Their center organizes diving cruises in Thailand, Burma and Indonesia on comfortable boats that can accommodate up to 20 people. Since recently, it is also a PADI TecRec diving center to satisfy technical diving desires. Experienced and multilingual team.

The cooking school of the famous restaurant Blue Elephant is an institution in Thailand with an excellent reputation. Morning classes (preferred) start with a visit to the Bang Rak market to discover the products. Then the group meets at the school for theoretical and practical lessons. Each student has his or her own work surface in the spacious kitchen to prepare his or her dishes after a demonstration. A very good idea.

" The best way to discover an island is by sea. " The decor is planted! Papa offers you an excursion on Koh Tan Island, or the peace of mind is put: No dogs, no cars, no electricity, and quiet. The Samui By Boat trip offers you a tour of the island of Samui, but also to discover the sea funds with masks and tubas. Everything is included, food, drinks and transfers.

At only 15 km from Pattaya, the Horseshoe Point is a magnificent multi-tasking complex whose main activity is its high-performance equestrian center with 160 horses, six paddocks, four training tracks, a polo field... Possibility also on site to play golf, tennis, squash, paint ball, zip line, archery, quad or mountain bike rental, water games... Possibility to sleep on site in the Mediterranean-style resort. Restaurant, spa, swimming pool and fitness room at your disposal.

Several courses on a forest area in uneven forest where it is necessary to move to the middle of the trees, from tops to tops, using a suspended cable network: a chain of monkey and Tyrolean bridges, in complete safety using suitable harnesses, with the supervision of specialized instructors (French, if needed). The site has 40 platforms. It is recommended to contact Jonathan - expert French manager in the field - normally available in Koh Chang during the season from October to April.

The skating rink is located in the shopping centre in the north-west of the city.

The day begins with the choice of dishes you want to learn, followed by a tour of the market where you are shown which ingredients to choose, supplemented by explanations on the herbs, vegetables and fruits typical of Thailand. Then it's time to heat the stoves, at least the woks! The training focuses on cooking and the balance of flavours. Once the preparation is finished, it is time for the tasting. The supervision is excellent, this activity is recommended for everyone, including children.

Reliable equipment, supervision by experienced staff with many years of experience. Created by Guy Gorias in 1987, this agency organizes rafting trips on the Pai River: 65 km to Mae Hong Son, over one or two days, with camping. Safety standards are scrupulously respected. Treks in the mountains of the region are also available, allowing you to meet mountain tribes away from the beaten track. Effective pedagogy (briefing in English and French). An original way to discover the surroundings of Pai.

This agency is run by a family from northern Thailand. All guides are trained and approved by the Department of Tourism. Excellent maintenance of bikes, available in several sizes. Bicycle excursions, from 1 to 5 days, organized around Chiang Rai, in the heart of nature. Discover villages and their different ethnic groups, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs... Possibility of combining cycling, visits to elephant camps and boat tours. Varied program on request.

Hikes, forest walks, dugout canoe descents, walks to meet various ethnic groups: Karen, Akha, Lahu and accommodation in local houses, conviviality with the inhabitants, cooking and meals together. Gérard, a Frenchman, organizes excursions on request while his Thai wife takes care of the agency. For hikers of all levels, some original programs off the beaten track, combining the pleasure of walking with discovery, in the company of guides and leaders able to adapt the route to your ability.

This French-speaking diving club, approved by the French Federation of Diving (FFESSM), operates all year round, even in low season, but during this period, only 7 spots are offered against 25 in high season. The resorts in Sunrise and Pattaya beach are also open all year round. Promotions for divers. The bungalow is free on diving days. The dive club is the only one to offer a liveaboard (5-day cruise) from November to April, including the best dives in the southern Andaman Sea.

Opened in 1944, the Suphachalasai stadium is one of the city's largest, with a capacity of almost 20,000 spectators. It hosts a variety of sporting events, including Thai league soccer matches, AFF Championship matches and also those of touring European teams such as Manchester United and FC Barcelona in August 2013. Please enquire in advance about events.

This renowned school will introduce you to the Thai culinary art, in one lesson or with an intensive program over six or twelve days: you will have plenty of time to familiarize yourself with the most emblematic recipes of the country. The school offers a dozen different menus to work on. A certificate is issued after three lessons. Also, the possibility of following courses in decoration and fruit cutting!

Renowned agency on Koh Phi Phi, offering scuba diving and educational excursions and supervised instructors, including some Francophones. You will learn a lot about the underwater fauna and flora of the region while respecting the environment, with a maximum of 6 people in the boat. Andrew, the director, has also built a coral nursery near the island to fight the disappearance of coral reefs. He regularly deals with other volunteer diving professionals.

It is a traditional course, far from tourist and commercial classes, based on Vipanassa meditation. For Buddhists, meditation is essential to cleanse the mind and achieve inner peace. These are mixed classes that accept monks, locals and tourists. Participants can stay in a room where free meals are provided. Retreats of 3 days or more are possible. Perfect for an introduction to Buddhist meditation.

Mini cruises last 3 to 6 days. Possible organization of your expeditions on the Mergui archipelago in Myanmar. This dynamic centre has been in existence since 1999. It has 3 boats specially equipped for diving cruises, with the following objectives: Koh Similan, Koh Surin, Koh Tachai, Koh Born and the famous Richelieu Rock. Closure during the monsoon - unfavourable winds - from the end of May to the end of September. During this period, apart from the risks associated with navigation, the water is laden with suspended particles and visibility becomes poor.

Very beautiful 18 holes open all year.

One of the Muay Thai temples in Bangkok, the Ratchadamnoen Stadium, as it is also known, was the first stadium to host such events. The first fight was held here just after the end of the Second World War, on December 23, 1945. The infrastructure has gradually developed into an institution of the sport worldwide. The level of the fights increases as the time goes on, so there is no need to arrive early.

For divers, Black Tip Dive Resort offers, in addition to the facilities and diving course, a quiet accommodation in bungalows with a roof of palm (from 600 B) offers.

Located on the road leading to the beach, Merlin Divers is a French-speaking diving center, offering half-day tours. You can admire the seabed on the islands opposite the centre. For the day, the center offers diving destinations such as Similan Islands, Phi Phi, and Shark Point National Park. It is also possible to stay for longer stays on the boat as well as to pass your PADI, open water and courses are given for the more experienced. Warmly recommended.

Asia Marine has been offering boats for more than 20 years to discover the islands around Phuket but also in Southeast Asia: Bali, Malaysia,... Unmanned boats are 10 to 15 metre sailing boats on charter, monohulls or catamarans. They have 2 to 5 cabins to accommodate 4 to 12 people. Crewed boats are sailing or motor boats, from 12 to 40 meters. Single skipper or fully crewed service with a 5 star all inclusive service. These boats are also available for day trips and events.

If you want to know everything about the nature of Mae Hong Son province, then you've come to the right place! This operator has an office in Pai, but is best reached by e-mail, Facebook or telephone... The guides know everything there is to know about the flora and fauna of the region, and whether you're on a day trip or a multi-day trek around Mae Hong Son, you're sure to come back more knowledgeable!

100% safety at Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park! The park opened its doors in 2011 and already, many children and adults have been able to enjoy the joys of the zip line, the zip line adventure in the trees: from 5 years old, children are followed and accompanied throughout the course in the trees: climbing, jumping, sliding, walking with the ropes, zip lines... Several levels and lengths of courses from the easiest to the most difficult.

The Black Mountain Water Park, is a water park where you will enjoy the joys of sliding on giant slides, where you will try your hand at balancing games like in Total Wipeout, go up rivers against the current.... For the more gifted among you, the Wake Park, a body of water for water skiing. A free shuttle bus will pick you up from the Market Village shopping mall. Close to this amusement park is the Black Mountain Golf.

This school is directed by Florian, a young Frenchman who is among the best in the world and holds the best performance in Koh Tao: 7'41'' in static apnea. The courses are conducted in small groups. 3 classrooms for theory and freediving exercises, 2 catamarans specially designed for freediving, 2 booking offices in Sairee, a terrace for yoga and meditation and a restaurant. The courses take place over several days, depending on your level. Level 1: between 10 and 20 m. Level 2: between 20 and 30 m, and level 3: beyond 30 m.

For those who already have experience with a PADI or CMAS certification, you will have to make use of experienced people and modern equipment. For the others, open water dives and snorkeling. Also night dives. This centre is on a human scale, far from mass tourism, and this is also its strength. Nearly 80% of divers who come to dive for the first time eventually return. Ask for Dennis, he's the person in charge of the centre, he will know how to welcome you in a warm and friendly way!

This centre has been open since 1997. The two sites most visited by divers are : Sail Rock and Ang Thong Maritime National Park. You can thus dive for short periods of one day or those who stay a little more over 3 or 4 days for open water or other. This centre is very well known for its seriousness. And for those who wish to stay not far from the centre, a hotel or bungalows are just next door, which is very convenient. Also one-day snorkeling trips for non-divers.

This warm and family diving center, is located 5 minutes from the beach of Ao Nang. It offers first dives (maximum of 2 people per instructor), PADI courses (maximum of 4 people per instructor) and boat tours for a day in the surrounding islands. You will be greeted in French by Yann and his team: these dive professionals are very experienced and have an experience of over 20 years (Yann himself is a trainer of instructors). The equipment is new, which guarantees you a safe dive. The available boat has a capacity of 14 people, which allows you to keep a friendly spirit. Indeed, you will be seduced by the warm and family atmosphere of this center. Yann, a lover of the region, will not hesitate to guide you in the water and back on land. We advise you to contact the center before departure in order to better organize your dives. Do not hesitate to go over the site: it is full of useful information!

This French-speaking diving center was created in 2011. All instructors are Padi, SSI or CMAS (FFESSM) certified. All stages of training in recreational diving, all possible specialties, are proposed with their own specificities. The will of this club is to improve the quality of a service, personalized, on demand, in a relaxed atmosphere. Direct and simple access from the beach to the magnificent local coral reef, organized outings to the most beautiful sites of the Gulf of Thailand, especially the site of Sail Rock!

Beware, fighting can be too violent for children. To know when fighting takes place, nothing simpler! Cars travel around the city all day to announce them, with great pomp and music. Several fights take place all evening, starting with clashes between young boxers to gradually get into categories. Beer can of course be ordered during the fighting.

Finally something other than diving on Koh Tao! Opened in 2017, this establishment offers divewing, H2O scooter, kitesurfing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, rock climbing, hiking and also rents bicycles. Visit the website to find out about the myriad of original sports on offer! For example, they are the only resort on Koh Tao to offer subflying, a new discipline in which the diver is towed underwater by a boat holding a wing board. It's fun and spectacular. Give it a try!

Learn how to concoct the classics of Thai cuisine to impress your friends when you return! Quality teaching by Cholaya Laothong nicknamed "Ya", a professional chef with a full curriculum. The place can be difficult to find, do not hesitate to contact them beforehand. Transport is included in the tariff (for 2 people minimum). The teaching is in English and everything is perfectly organized. It's up to you!

Cooking classes in a pleasant, superbly equipped room with 4 different programs. Carving Fruit & Vegetable (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings) to learn how to carve fruit and vegetables for an attractive presentation. Market Tour Lunch (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday) will teach you how to select ingredients at the market and then prepare a lunch. Cooking Lunch (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) is the same program without the market tour. Finally, the Cooking Dinner (Monday to Saturday, 4pm to 9pm) teaches you how to prepare a complete meal. Recommended.

The Smiling Seahorse offers you the possibility to explore from mid-October to mid-May the seabed of the Andaman Sea: cruises ranging from 4 to 9 days from Surin and Richelieu Rock Islands in the North, close to Myanmar, to Koh Lipe in the Tarutao Park. Other sites such as Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Similans Islands, Mu Koh Lanta National Park with Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Koh Ha and many others. Myanmar will be on the program as soon as the country is reopened to tourists. The team, French speaking, offers you a personalized and friendly experience.

This organic cooking school offers day courses or more, to prepare for Thai dishes. The kitchen is close to the sea, close to the hotel bar, which also offers clean and well-arranged rooms. The Norwegian manager, Junie, has over 25 years of cooking experience and has also published a recipe book. In addition, it has set up a centre for animal protection on the island, Lanta Animal Welfare, located in Long Beach, to help errants (many) on the island.

Four people per class maximum. The director, Stéphane, has been working with the International Association for Disabled Divers for several years and can provide diving courses for physically and mentally disabled divers. The centre also has adapted equipment: webbed gloves, floats, masks for the blind, among others. This quality 5 star PADI IDC offers diving to the surrounding islands and to Phuket in low season. French-speaking monitors

Organizes cruises to Koh Chang.

Located just north of Don Muang airport, this international training camp, certified by the Thai Ministry of Education, offers several programs. Established in 1962 by Mr. Amnuay Kesbumrung, it is one of the most renowned in the country. There are 10-day apprenticeships, 90-day professional courses, 15-day courses for instructors and 15-day training courses for referees and judges. Twice-weekly boxing matches at Rangsit Stadium if you only wish to attend as a spectator.

The gym, with its modern facilities, depends on a house surrounded by a beautiful garden.

The Canyon Course has long made a name for itself by hosting memorable international tournaments, including the Honda Invitational in 1996 and the Johnnie Walker Classics Tournament twice; first in 1994, when Greg Norman regained the number one ranking in the world, setting the course record for the Canyon Course, and again in 1998, which saw Tiger Woods stage one of the most amazing comebacks of the game to see Ernie Els defeated for the final hole. The Canyon Course has been awarded several prestigious prizes.

Based in Khao Lak for many years, the Andaman Scuba Center organizes diving cruises from 2 to 7 days on its own boats. On the program: Similan and Surin islands, Richelieu Rock, Southern islands, Mergui Archipelago and many others... Day trip with a guide, to discover the islands and their specificities. Diving school for all levels and initiations. French speaking team and instructors Cmas & Padi. Since October 2019, new base in Koraburi and ecological dives closer to the sites for less_CO2.

Discovery Divers is a dive center located on Koh Samui. Since 1999, it has been considered the leading dive center on the island. The center offers high-quality PADI diving courses, taught by a team of experienced and respected instructors. Whether you simply want to try diving with the Discover Scuba program or become a diving professional by training as a divemaster or instructor, Discovery Divers offers a full range of courses to suit your needs. What's more, for certified divers, the center organizes daily excursions to Thailand's best dive sites.