Bangkok Wellness Journal

Living well in the City of Angels
Heat & Hydration
Heat & Hydration

How to Train in Bangkok's Heat Without Wrecking Yourself

Your first month of workouts here will feel harder than they should. That is normal, and it gets better.

5 min read

Sleep

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Sleep

Sleeping Well in a City That Doesn't: Jet Lag, Noise and Light

A practical guide to resetting your clock after a long-haul flight and protecting sleep in a condo above Sukhumvit.

5 min read

Movement

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Movement

Finding a Gym or Muay Thai Camp That Actually Suits You

From hotel-style fitness clubs to back-street boxing gyms, Bangkok has everything. Here is how to choose.

4 min read
Movement

Recovery Basics: What Matters and What Doesn't

Before you buy another gadget, make sure the fundamentals are in place.

4 min read

Heat & Hydration

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Heat & Hydration

How to Train in Bangkok's Heat Without Wrecking Yourself

Your first month of workouts here will feel harder than they should. That is normal, and it gets better.

5 min read
Heat & Hydration

Hydration and Electrolytes in the Tropics: What You Actually Need

Plain water is fine most of the time. Here is when it is not, and how to tell the difference.

4 min read

Longevity

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Longevity

Five Longevity Habits That Travel Well

The evidence for living longer and better is unglamorous, and it works just as well in Bangkok as anywhere else.

5 min read

Living in Bangkok

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Living in Bangkok

Your First Month in Bangkok: A Health Checklist

Insurance, a hospital you trust, a pharmacy you know and a routine that fits the climate.

4 min read