Singha Bangkok 21K

One of the city’s biggest annual runs returns to Suan Luang Rama IX Park this May 22, challenging Bangkok’s best runners to take on 21.2km, 10.5km and 5km runs, at which you can win an array of cash prizes. For full details and to register, visit bit.ly/1PVI288.

May 22. Suan Luang Rama IX Park (Door No.4 Marigold Door). B300-700

Ultraman Run

This new family-friendly fun run, taking place at Lumphini Park on May 28, is themed around the popular Japanese action figure and offers 2.5km and 5km distances for an easy going morning of exercise. Register at bit.ly/1RLs0Sw.

May 28, 6am. Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd. B850-1,000. MRT Lumphini

Swing Dancing at The Hop

The city’s biggest swing dancing group holds six-week courses ranging from beginner to intermediate. Beginner classes run both Thursday and Saturday, while Thursdays also feature a beginner’s jazz step (improvisation) class. There’s also some alcohol on offer for anyone who’d like to put a little more jazz in their step up or simply needs some little liquid confidence. Classes are every Saturday at 8pm, entry is B200 and includes a beer or soft drink. 

252/8 Silom Rd Bang Rak., 02-235-2653.  www.fb.com/bangkokswingdance. BTS Chong Nonsi

Amped Bangkok

Bangkok’s newest trampoline park has come all the way from Singapore to Phra Khanong, joining the gym community at Training Ground. The 10,000-sq-foot playground is split between a public zone and three private rooms for group sessions. Plus, there are trained staff onsite at all times who will teach you the basic moves completely for free.

Chavanich Building, 36/3 Sukhumvit Soi 69, 02-136-7858. BTS Phra Khanong. www.fb.com/ampedthailand

MERK Charity Run

This charity team run aims to raise funds for turtle protection around the country, organized by the Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Chulalongkorn University. Teams are made of five people running 4km each. Register at bit.ly/1Raw9p5.

May 29, 6:15am. Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd. B500. MRT Lumphini

Phothalai Leisure Park

This space offers one of the most unique golfing experiences in town. The luxurious driving range challenges players with water hazards, bunkers and various green landscapes, while also offering Trackman equipment; an industry-leading radar shot analysis system that provides instant feedback on shot data, club data and ball flight information to help improve their swing.  Having practiced their game, players can take it onto Phothalai’s state-of-the-art short game arena featuring three full-sized greens. Away from golf, the area also features an on-site restaurant, fitness center, muay Thai studio and F1 simulator games to guarantee a one-stop destination for an active day out.

Phothalai Leisure Park, Praditmanoontham Soi 3 (Yothin Pattana), 02-508 5111. www.plp.co.th

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