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5 Bangkok
Badminton
BKK Beach
Volleyball Social Group
FitCorp Asia
Bangkok Group
Fitness and Adventures

The Wanderlist

the benefits of personal training with the camaraderie and support of a group . Join the intense 60-minute indoor or outdoor sessions at The Aspire Club to build muscle , flexibility , and cardiovascular fitness .
Fees 600 baht for one-day trial pass . 2,500 baht for one-week pass . Memberships start from 5,000 baht per month
Location The Aspire Club , 348 / 2 Sukhumvit Road , BTS Asok
Hours 6:00 a . m . to 9:00 p . m . weekdays , 8:00 a . m . to 6:00 p . m . Saturday and Sunday
BKK
Beach Volleyball Social Group
get from one point to another in outdoor urban areas . Take on this gym ’ s obstacle courses in group classes and learn the basics of gaining more control over your body and training your mind for creativity and focus . You can also test your limits in a real city environment at monthly outdoor classes .
Fees 420 to 550 baht per session for adult group classes , depending on package
Location Amarin Plaza , Activ Parc , 2 nd Floor , 496 — 502 Ploenchit Road , Lumpini , BTS Chit Lom
Hours Classes generally run during the hours of 4:45 p . m . to 8:25 p . m . weekdays and 9:00 a . m . to 6:10 p . m . Saturdays

5 Bangkok

Badminton

A game that only needs four to get a match going
This group offers both competitive and recreational games of the net-and-shuttlecock sport . Only four members are needed for a good doubles game to get going , so offer up a time and place in this group , or RSVP for the regular Friday night matches to meet some new badminton enthusiasts .
Fees 225 baht per hour per court . 60 baht each for game shuttlecocks . Rackets are rentable .
Location 71 Sport Club , 1035 / 12 Soi Sukhumvit 71 , Phra Khanong
Hours 9 p . m . to 11 p . m . Fridays , see more events and RSVP on www . meetup . com / Bangkok-Badminton

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BKK Beach

Volleyball Social Group

A sandy , sunny , social affair
Beach volleyball is a great way to meet new people while soaking in some rays and squeezing some sand between your toes . In addition to beach volleyball and indoor games , the group organizes meals and other get-togethers . Traveling outside of Bangkok ? Join volleyball meet-ups from this group to make new friends on the road in Pattaya , Koh Samui and Phuket .
Fees Court fee ( 1000 Baht / hour ) split between players
Location Arsenal Soccer School , 17 / 1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21 , Sukhumvit 71 Road
Hours Games vary , RSVP two weeks in advance at www . meetup . com / BKK-Beach-Volleyball

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FitCorp Asia

A boot camp for those looking to get their butts kicked
FitCorp Asia runs boot camps focused on “ small group training ,” which is the perfect way to get to know someone new . You ’ ll be pushed to your limits with this program that combines

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FitCorp Asia

Bangkok Group

Fitness and Adventures

Extreme sports with a social angle
Dodgeball at a trampoline park ? Rock climbing ? Self-defense class ? This group does it all , hosting events and unique workouts with a social mission . Whether you want to dance , try your hand at MMA or are looking for a hardcore fitness boot camp , you can a variety of sports and learn something while getting to know new people .
Fees Varies : Free to 500 baht
Location Varies
Hours Varies , see upcoming meet-ups and outings at www . meetup . com / Bangkok-Fitness
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