| Having a plethora of diverse attractions has made | | | | are narrow and elaborately designed with their bows |
| Bangkok, Thailand one of the most popular tourist | | | | converted into swan heads to match the theme of |
| destinations in the world. This includes the exciting | | | | this spectacular event. |
| range of sporting events hosted in the city for the | | | | For an unconventional sporting experience, witness or |
| entertainment of worldwide sports enthusiasts. | | | | partake in the fund raising campaign by the name |
| Organized by the sports centers and stadiums of | | | | Vertical Marathon scheduled for the month of |
| Bangkok and Suphan Buri province (a Central Province | | | | September, where competitors have to run up 1,093 |
| of Thailand), the inaugural Asian Martial Arts Games | | | | steps covering 61 floors of a hotel until they reach a |
| will be held from 25th of April to 3rd of May 2009, in | | | | restaurant. This restaurant is also recorded as the |
| Bangkok. Open to martial artists from across the | | | | Asia’s highest alfresco restaurant, built on the |
| globe, the competition will include kickboxing, | | | | platform of the hotel’s former helicopter pad. |
| Karate-do, as well as kung fu. Whether you are a | | | | The race begins at Thai Wah Tower 1 on the South |
| martial artist or a fan, you are welcome to visit | | | | Sathorn Road in Bangkok. |
| Bangkok and partake in this big event. | | | | Apart from the events mentioned above, you can |
| The Bangkok International Soccer 7s is a soccer | | | | also partake in many sporting events organized in |
| tournament scheduled from 11th to 12th July 2009 at | | | | Bangkok, including Thailand Open tennis tournament |
| Vichupa Ramintra on the Ramintra Road in Bangkok. | | | | at IMPACT Arena held in September 2009, Amari |
| This annual open men’s tournament gathers | | | | Midnight Run which comes around October 2009 held |
| about 20 teams from different countries, where each | | | | at Amari Watergate Hotel, Yara Bangkok Challenge - |
| team plays at least 4 games, to the delight of all | | | | a combination of cycling, running, kayaking and |
| soccer fans. | | | | swimming at the Minsiri Resort held in November |
| If you prefer aquatic sports, visit Chao Phraya River | | | | 2009, and finally the Bangkok Marathon held on 22nd |
| in Bangkok, to capture the breathtaking event | | | | of November 2009 commencing from the Sanam |
| known as the International Swan Boat Races, held | | | | Chai Road opposite the Royal Garden Palace. |
| from 12th to 13th September 2009. About 20 | | | | As for lodging options you can opt for a classy |
| international teams partake in the event, and | | | | Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel. These Bangkok Sukhumvit |
| compete for 2 categories called Traditional and | | | | hotels that provide Bangkok serviced apartments |
| International. The traditional boat race equips 96-foot | | | | present you with the most modern conveniences and |
| boats paddled by 50 men while the International race | | | | a range of services along with sumptuous cuisines for |
| equips 48-foot boats paddled by 20 men. The boats | | | | a well pampered sporty holiday. |