Thailand Activities

Trekking

A large number of specialised companies operate in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, where trekking has become increasingly popular, but there are several other areas that are worth a visit by the ardent trekker.

Sports

Water sports, such as scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, parasailing, deep sea fishing, and sea canoeing are available off many of the main beach resorts. There are now over 160 top golf courses around the country. Thai Boxing can be seen at Bangkok's Ratchadamnoen and Lumpini Stadiums and there are many gyms available to study the art. Tennis, horseriding, archery, shooting, snooker, badminton, bowling, and go-carting are just a few of the options also available.

Thai Classical Dances

Thai Classical Dances are featured by a number of venues and hotels around the country, and usually includes dinner. A pleasant introduction to Thai music and musical instruments, it also helps to explain some of the intricacies of classical dance. An evening of traditional entertainment will often include a few short scenes from the Khon masked drama taken from the Ramakien, the Thai version of the Ramayana. Classical dancing is also performed daily at the National Theatre.

Among the numerous other drama forms available is Likai - a riotous blend of comedy, melodrama, and slapstick, performed by extrovert performers in very colourful costumes - Nang shadow puppet theatre, and Lakhon Lek marionette theatre, the latter using metre high puppets to depict Thai folk tales.