Udon Thani Golf Society

Udon Thani has �ts own ex-pat golf society which was founded by 16 ex-pats during 2002 and now has over 70 members. Society days are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the golf clubs listed above, visiting golfers are welcome to join in for a round of social golf, and Tee off time is around 8.30am. Society times and dates can be seen on the notice boards of the golf clubs mentioned above. Or you can contact the chairman, Malcom Mackenzie on 042-300192 or mobile 09-5773623 for more information.

Gyms

The best gym with all modern facilities can be found at the Ban Chaing hotel (Map I11) there you will find a fully equipped gym with aerobics area exercise machines and weights, below is a spa with sauna. The Napali and Charoensri Grand hotels also have gyms but facilities maybe not quite as good.A private gym with decent facilities can be found opposite Nong Sim lake Map O6

Tennis courts

Tennis courts are available at the Physical Education centre Map C12, Rajaphat Institute Map M14 and on Soi Phompakhai leading away from the airport Map E16.

Badminton Courts

Decent indoor and outdoor badminton courts can be found on Asawamit road Map J15

Ten Pin bowling

Udon has 2 modern and smart 10-pin bowling alleys. The first is located at Big C Shopping centre (Map X18) called UFO and the second is located on the top floor of the Charoensri shopping centre called Majorplex bowling (Map O11)

Pool & Snooker

Pool tables can be found at the Aussie Pub (Map O12), Horseshoe Bar (Map N12), and the UFO bowling centre (Map X18)

There is a large snooker hall next to the Udon Hotel (Map K9) and at the western bus terminal (Map C9)

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Activities and things to do in Udon Thani.

Running & Walking

There are plenty of places to run or walk around Udon Thani, the most popular being Nong Prjak Park Map ref P6. There is also an Olympic style running ground at the Physical Education College Map ref C12.Nong Bua Lake Map ref R13 is also another area used for running and walking and is much quieter that the other parks. Most locals exercise a few hours before sunset when it's cooler and more comfortable.

Swimming

Most major hotels such as Napali (Map E11), Charoen (Map O13) and Charoensri Grand (Map O11) have decent size swimming pools but make sure you get there early to beat the crowds. Most of these pools have daily, monthly and annual rates.
For decent lap swimming head to the Physical Education College on the western ring-road (Map C12) they have a nice size 50m swimming pool. Costs to use this pool are 30bt per swim. There is also a 50m pool at the Satreeratchunatit Girls School on Sri Chomchun Road Map H11
Bar Berry club and restaurant has a good decent size pool, Thomas resort (Map Y18) is home to a smaller attractive pool and the Bamboo garden (Province Map G8) has a nice and quite pool amongst beautiful gardens. There is also a nice pool at Sonmangorn restaurant on the eastern ring road.

Golf

Golfers are well catered for in Udon Thani, there are 4 9-hole courses and one nearer Nong Khai which is an 18 hole course. Prices start at 120bt and a little extra for a caddy tip which you usually pay at the end of your round. Some courses have their own driving ranges, there is also a driving range in Udon Thani on a small road leading off Phosi road Map V19 next door to Dutch Milk shop.

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