Flare Pole Studio

What is it? A pole-only studio near Rama 9, opened in 2023 by a group of pole teachers who wanted to build classes around the styles they loved, including exotic and flow. Complete beginners start in Pole Virgin, with a pole each and foundations to master – climbing, sitting and turning – before moving up.

Why we love it: It’s a good fit if you think you need to be strong and flexible before you start: the introductory class is designed to build both. Co-founder Maprang says most students make their first climb between their first and fifth classes, ‘and everyone who gets there is so proud of themselves’. Plenty arrive wanting to try learn spinning pole, where the pole itself turns, then find themselves hooked on exotic, the sensual style danced in heels.

Time Out tip: The quoted three-class Pole Virgin pack is B1,350, or B450 a class. Pole Virgin is also listed on ClassPass.

Flare Pole Studio, B/F Skyy9 Centre, 554 Asok-Din Daeng Road, Din Daeng. MRT Phra Ram 9, exit 1, then around a 10-minute walk. Quoted rates: drop-in B700; Pole Virgin three-class pack B1,350. Listed hours: Mon-Fri 11am-9.40pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. Confirm the current offer and timetable via LINE or @flarepolestudio. ClassPass bookings are listed for Pole Virgin.