Public pools

According to a Bangkok swimming guide (undated, with comments from 2023 to 2025) read on 30 October 2026:

A swim cap is "usually mandatory" according to a page about another Bangkok pool: confirm for each pool. Some ask for a membership or a medical certificate (the Thai-Japanese centre, according to an old directory).

Hotel day passes

Sleeping with a pool

See our hotels with a pool in Bangkok to sleep with a pool.

FAQ

Are Bangkok's public pools open to tourists? Some at the door; others ask for a membership: call.

How much is a hotel day pass? About 800 to 1,000 THB according to the listings read, often with a dining credit.

Do I need a swim cap? Often yes: bring one.

The Bangkok Authority editorial team, updated 30 October 2026.

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