Fore Man 501 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 We negotiated 8K at Platinum...you should still be able to get that rate. Gyms are well aware that a significant percentage of members initially make it a point to exercise on a scheduled basis--several times a week. But after 3-4 months, their enthusiasm or dedication wanes and in many cases they stop going altogether...but the gym has pocketed your money for a year in advance. Unless you are a really dedicated gym rat, you might actually do better with a monthly fee membership. Link to post Share on other sites
db1tau 1 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I will check on platinum again next week. Meanwhile I'm quite happy with centara duangtawan, only problem is it's far and it's small. But in the morning you usually don't have any problems. Nice sauna and steam room too, and the sauna is really turned ON (not like in platinum). Link to post Share on other sites
CLASBYCLAN 0 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 We negotiated 8K at Platinum...you should still be able to get that rate. Gyms are well aware that a significant percentage of members initially make it a point to exercise on a scheduled basis--several times a week. But after 3-4 months, their enthusiasm or dedication wanes and in many cases they stop going altogether...but the gym has pocketed your money for a year in advance. Unless you are a really dedicated gym rat, you might actually do better with a monthly fee membership. Yes I only paid 8k, but I need to know if its reopening. Link to post Share on other sites
Loaded 2,554 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Platium will close tomorrow for renovation. Maybe 1 month maybe longer. That is why they do not sell memberships anymore. But it is good news so far, if they really re-open in time. Might be true but a favourite way to close a business without losing face here is to leave a sign on the door - 'closed for renovations'. What sort of 'business' closes for a month? Link to post Share on other sites
Ulysses G. 26,190 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Especially a gym. Most people want to go often. Link to post Share on other sites
elektrified 3,513 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Fitness Thailand is excellent and have recently lowered their annual membership fees to 4500 Baht. Link to post Share on other sites
db1tau 1 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 been at platinum today, the pool is empty, the rooms look empty too. No one inside, but a TV was running ;-) Doesn't look like any visible renovation work was done. I will check again after the holiday, but maybe they stay closed forever. Link to post Share on other sites
orangetree 0 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 hı are there any good aerobıc classes doıng body jam body combat body pump etc ın chiang mai? Link to post Share on other sites
CLASBYCLAN 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 been at platinum today, the pool is empty, the rooms look empty too. No one inside, but a TV was running ;-)Doesn't look like any visible renovation work was done. I will check again after the holiday, but maybe they stay closed forever. Can a platinum member please confirm if the gym is reopening, I have just been there and there are no sign of rennovations, the sign is still on the door saying that it will reopen on the 1st but today is the 5th! I need to know as I will have to join another gym, also, do you think there is any chance of getting my money back? Link to post Share on other sites
mekka 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 How many major gyms are there in Chiang Mai? by the sounds of it there are many..? Link to post Share on other sites
Loaded 2,554 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I remember there used to be just two that expats used: Hillside and Chiang Mai Orchid. I joined Platinum a few years ago mainly for the receptionists who were well tasty with short white mini skirts. Platinum, in my opinion, has never covered its overheads with membership fees. There are now many competitors in CM. Places like Powerhouse are too small and expensive in my opinion but it is very convenient for people who live in that part of town or people without transport. I might join Chiang Mai Orchid. It used to be quite famous for the educated 20-something Thai women who went there looking for a farang gig. Facilities are not that great but there's a good pool. Link to post Share on other sites
infernalman7 50 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The Chedi is pretty good and very clean and never get crowded. Price is also negotiable. And about platinum, it's going to be seized by the bank and then auctioned to a third-party. The owner has gone bankrupted. Link to post Share on other sites
Ulysses G. 26,190 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 ABOUT how much is the Chedi? My place is getting over-crowded. Link to post Share on other sites
Loaded 2,554 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The Chedi is pretty good and very clean and never get crowded. Price is also negotiable.And about platinum, it's going to be seized by the bank and then auctioned to a third-party. The owner has gone bankrupted. That makes sense. I thought there was a group of shareholders though including someone from the owners of Singha beer. Maybe ownership was tidied up so that liabilities are limited. Link to post Share on other sites
db1tau 1 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I looked at the chedi too, it's small, clean and most of the time empty, but the prices are much too high. I can't remember it all, but I think about 5000 per month. And you can't use the pool if you do not take a 1 year membership. (at over 20000 THB). Till now I stay with centara, but I hope it's not getting more crowded. platinum was just the best, till now I saw no other gym that can replace it. Link to post Share on other sites
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