Pick-Up/Drop-Off at Lumpini Bangkok

Bangkok and Lumpini Park: Boxing on the Hill

Bangkok is well known for just about everything under the sun, but did you know that the Lumpini area of Bangkok is beloved by all for the Lumpini Boxing Stadium? Thais are devoted to the sport, and turn up in droves whenever there is a match.

The Royal Thai Army runs the Lumpini Boxing Stadium, and fights are held every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday starting from 6 PM. It is one of the few places in Thailand that gambling is permitted, and perhaps that’s one reason for the sport’s undying popularity.

Another interesting fact about the area: Lumpini is actually the Thai translation for the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini Nepal.

Things To Do Around Lumpini Area of Bangkok

There are so many things to do in a city of this magnitude, so here is a short list of things not to miss:

Watch a football game at the modern and new Rajamangala National Stadium. With the opening of the Suvarnabhumi Airport Link, fans now have unfettered access to the newest sports arena in Bangkok, and it’s a great place to watch a match in the comfort of cool indoor seating.

Get contemporary with a gallery walk through the newer Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) where you will find works from around the world as well as works from artists right at home, like the artwork of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The BACC sits directly sandwiched between two of the city’s largest shopping malls, so if the art gets tiresome, there is always a 12-plex movie theatre right across the street.

And if you have a toothache or need a health exam, don’t be afraid to become one the tens of thousands of visitors per year that come to the Kingdom for medical checkups and procedures. Medical Tourism in Thailand has been on the rise, and has actually skyrocketed as healthcare systems around the world have become too pricey and the standard of care too low. Check out Bumrungrad International Hospital for any medical service with no waiting and great prices.

Up-To-Date Events Calendar for Lumpini Area of Bangkok

Event calendars abound in the city that never sleeps, but here are a few from the public agenda: