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THAILAND
« on: February 11, 2023, 05:52:17 AM »
Hello guys,

Most posts about Thailand and neighboring countries (Cambodge, Vietnam, Laos) are a bit old, here's a new one.
A homie will soon be in Bangkok for a month or two and i told him i would ask Slap about recommendations (shops, parks, spots, etc.) so that he can have a good time there.

He might not just stay in Thailand and he's planning trips in neighboring countries.

Feel free to share purely touristic and/or skateboarding recommandations

Thanks guys !

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2023, 08:40:00 AM »
I lived there for 10 years, the local scene in Bangkok is top notch. Your friend should go to Preduce in Bangkok and connect with the locals. Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos all have inspiring skate scenes that my friends are involved in. I have personally traveled around with Malto, Suciu, Gall, Decenzo, Reed and countless other pros around Bangkok and Thailand. Everybody absolutely loves it!

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2023, 04:28:57 PM »
Bangkok is an amazing place to skate, so much fun and always something going on. Definitely hit up Preduce, they’ll point you in the right direction.
Rama 8 bridge is pretty central and has amazing spots all around, plenty of locals hang there too, all super friendly & accommodating.
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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2023, 05:49:35 AM »
Thanks @Michael
Thanks @Resident Jeff

and sorry for the late reply.
he's taking the plane today and will hit up Preduce as a start

if you have any additional recommandations, i'll definitely forward to him

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2023, 07:05:49 AM »
Preduce has an awesome outdoor park that is connected to their store (new location) and it's definetly worth visiting. Hua Mark/Ramkhmhaeng University also has an awesome park. If your friend goes to the park at Ramkhmhaeng University in the morning, he's likely to see Kenny Reed there working/skating with the Thai Olympic team.

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2023, 08:51:10 AM »
Hanoi is one on my favorite places and can't wait to go back some day, so I suggest there. I stayed near Hoàn Kiếm Lake, great area. Though very touristy, Ha long Bay is worth it for a night or 2 cruise.

For Laos, I didn't find Vientiane particularly special, but Luang Prabang is an awesome little town. Highly suggest there. 

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2023, 12:40:50 PM »
Dreg skatepark is pretty sick and there's a shop connected to it.

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2023, 11:59:16 AM »
Preduce has an awesome outdoor park that is connected to their store (new location) and it's definetly worth visiting. Hua Mark/Ramkhmhaeng University also has an awesome park. If your friend goes to the park at Ramkhmhaeng University in the morning, he's likely to see Kenny Reed there working/skating with the Thai Olympic team.


In case your friend will go to Hua mark skate park, I mostly recommended visiting Roti Board Shop located around there. They can provide you with nearby D.I.Y skate spots such as RK69 and Ladprao.

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2023, 02:56:18 AM »
Thanks
forwarding all of that to him

It seems he's living his best life right now

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2023, 04:08:08 AM »
Anyone has any infos on Chiang Ma?   I'll be there for 2/3 weeks in April.
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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2023, 07:27:02 PM »
Cm is pretty chill but they are burning in April so there’s a bit of smoke and shit like that

You should be there for songkran that is in April it’s a big ass water fight it’s their new years

You can skate the university just google maps it
There’s spots at Maia mall too but it’s a bust, go at night
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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2023, 03:47:05 AM »
I was there in November in Phucket for a week.

There is a huge outdoor water park there called Blue Tree with a small bit nicely designed small concrete park with ledges, banks, some quarters and a small spine.

Have a skate then hit the ski-jump style waterslides
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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2023, 12:12:26 PM »
Cm is pretty chill but they are burning in April so there’s a bit of smoke and shit like that

You should be there for songkran that is in April it’s a big ass water fight it’s their new years

You can skate the university just google maps it
There’s spots at Maia mall too but it’s a bust, go at night

Ah shit, forgot about the fires. Well I hope I’ll be able to squeeze a session. Thanks for the tip.
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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2023, 12:20:50 PM »
Anyone has any infos on Chiang Ma?   I'll be there for 2/3 weeks in April.


You should go to check out the Basic Skate House, it's a new skatepark that builds and operated by Lert Saeri.
He's the one of Thai legendary skateboarders.
There also have two other skate shops called Kid Skate Shop and Stamp Skate Shop.


 

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2023, 10:28:51 PM »
How can you guys even skate in that heat/humidity lol? I say this as someone with South East Asian heritage. I feel uncomfortable even thinking about that thick sensory wall.

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2023, 12:46:41 PM »
Shorts and singlet, sunscreen
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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2023, 09:13:07 PM »
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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2023, 08:11:49 PM »
D88 in Pattaya might give you a discount for setting up your board and had (has?) a DIY under the bridge right by the shop.

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Re: THAILAND
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2023, 01:21:51 AM »
The Mae Hong Song loop is a nice ride to do from Chiang Mai on a scooter/motorbike over a week. So many lovely towns, villages, waterfalls and other natural beauty up in the North
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