Nervous_Dog Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 OK - I did something VERY weird to do, I went ICE SKATING, and errr, in case you didn;t know I live in Bangkok. Now this shouldn;t surprise me, I'm from Brisvegas, which a almost tropical climate, and there were two and is now 1 ice skating rink, who's members won a Gold short course WINTER Olympic medal! I was further stunned to see many thai's skating REALLY well. Who are they and were did they learn? Jing-Joe has never been but nagged me into it and I really enjoyed myself, 240 baht including shoes for here, 290 for me including shoe hire. First time I got her twin blades, next time, now she has three new friends, single blades. Get her friends names, Cian-Cian, Ling-Ling and Ping-Ping, I said Jing-Jing when I was introduced. This could be a regular event for us, three hours of value, cheapish good food, plate of chicken pieces 90 baht, booze as well, though skating drunk is something I'd fail at. Odd shaped rink, but fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjon045 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Which rink is this? I used to use the one in the old world trade center building before it became central world (and the ice rink closed down) and haven't found a decent rink since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magician Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Esplanade Mall, Ratchada Road. Thailand Cultural Center station on the underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soongmak Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Skating drunk has one advantage. When you fall, your body is more relaxed, so less chance of severe injuries. Odds are you fall down more often though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 i went skating in the WTC in Bangkok once, but its long ago. It was a funny afternoon, btw. many Thais skates better than me i find a link: http://www.bangkok.com/sport-ice-skating/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioman Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Outstanding !!! With this, the swimming and the horse riding there are starting to be too many things to do on a weekend. Wonder if there is a resource for 'stuff to do with your kids in Bangkok'. Googling individual activities seems to bring all sorts of trash, takes too long to sift and I'm looking for normal non-tourist type fun, this is home after all. In addition to the skating I'm keen to know if there is a decent indoor snow slope, the one at Dream World is a bit naff, also karting , indoor or outside for youngsters. Cheers, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous_Dog Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 What horse riding? Definately cart riding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I remember my first ice skating experience was at the St. Kilda ice rink in Melbourne early 70's. Scarred me for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNoi Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Literally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioman Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 What horse riding? Definately cart riding You know, four legged animals, tail, longish face and sticky up ears. There is a place out here on the northern boundary, just before you fall of into the Issan ledge that seems to specialise in kids recreational horse riding. Another in Nonthaburi sounds far more horsey (snobby). Do you know any karting places in BKK that can cater for kids? Not wanting to hijack this most useful thread. Did the skating place in Ratchada do twin blade skates? Is it a suitable place for complete beginners do you think? Thanks. Cheers, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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