Best Muay Thai Gyms In Thailand

Muay Thai was born in Thailand and is the Kingdom’s national sport, the heart of each is in the other. There are hundreds of camps scattered across the country and each has something slightly different to offer such as location, cost and level of experience needed. The most important thing is finding the right camp for you and your needs, so whether you’re looking for somewhere to help you up your game or if you’re a complete novice, worry not, there’s somewhere out there for you.

As Thailand tops the Muay Thai leaderboard and reigns supreme with over 300 fighters ranked across all divisions, it’s no wonder that if you’re serious and want to train with the best you come to Thailand. But it’s a big place, where d’you go once you’re here? Well, Bangkok is home to the best of the best when it comes to Muay Thai training camps, both nationally and globally, and there’s a chance you’ll rub shoulders with some highly decorated champions at many of the top gyms in Thailand’s capital city. So without further ado, let’s crack on and take a look at the best Muay Thai gyms in Thailand.

Thailand’s Top 10 Muay Thai Training Camp

When choosing the right place for you, it’s really important to understand what level you’re at and what you hope to achieve to be able to get the most from your training. Each camp will have its own specialty when it comes to different techniques so let’s have a look at what they have to offer.

Disclaimer: Please make sure to do your own research before you begin your Muay Thai journey in Thailand, as everyone is different and require different type of training.

1. Punch it Gym – Traditional Thai Boxing Gym in Koh Samui

WHERE: Koh Samui, Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR ONE WEEK: Approx.$70USD

PRICE FOR ONE MONTH: Approx.$200USD

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDE: Contact the gym directly for further details

With a unique blend of modern and traditional Muay Thai techniques, Punch It Gym will give you a personalised training program specially designed to suit your needs based on your own level and what your goals are. The highly professional and experienced team will welcome you whether you’re a professional fighter or if it’s your first experience of the sport. In addition to the gym, they also manufacture the ‘Punch It’ range of equipment and so use their space to make sure their products are exactly what their customers need.

2. Maximum Muay Thai Training Centre – Yet Another Well-Known Muay Thai Training Camp in Phuket

WHERE: Phuket, South Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR ONE WEEK: Approx.$70USD (1session)

PRICE FOR ONE MONTH: Approx.$145USD (1session)

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDE: Supplemenation of all the gear, shower, locker room facilities, group training once a week.

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Maximum Fitness Centre and Combat Training Camp is staffed with very well-known fighters and trainers, each with in excess of 300 fights and many years of experience in coaching and training. They all have personal experience of the very highest level of the competitive sport in Bangkok and all across the country, and are keen to pass on their knowledge and wisdom to those who train with them. With such a wealth of experience under their belts, the gym offers a great place for a newcomer to be introduced to Muay Thai or for the more experienced fighter to hone their skills in the jewel of Thailand, Phuket.

3. Banchamek – A Home To A Legendary Thai Fighter- Buakaw

WHERE: Chaing Mai, Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR ONE WEEK: Approx. $115USD

PRICE FOR ONE MONTH: Approx. $230USD

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDE: Training twice a day, meal plan, accommodation, relaxing activities

Set in the tranquil countryside an hour north of Chiang Mai is Mae Taeng, this is where you’ll find the Buakaw gym. The training village was set up by the great Muay Thai fighter Buakaw Banchamek himself in order to allow others to learn from his experience. The gym marries traditional Muay Thai sensibilities with modern facilities and has 10 chalets available with all mod cons, such as air con and hot water, to house you while you train. There’s free wifi throughout the complex, a lounge area, and a cafe and restaurant for your post-training dining. Having all of these facilities on hand, the natural surroundings provide the perfect backdrop to become fully immersed in the Muay Thai experience.

4. Tiger Muay Thai Chiang Mai Thailand – Chiang Mai’s most popular muay thai training camp

WHERE: Chiang Mai, Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE PER WEEK: Approx $380USD

PRICE PER MONTH: Approx $1100USD

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDES: 2 x training sessions, access to yoga sessions, full use of all facilities, accommodation, 2 x meals per day – 6 days a week (Transfers, car and motorcycle hire are optional extras)

Established over 15 years ago, Tiger Muay Thai Chiang Mai is possibly the most famous training camp in Thailand. It can be found 24 km north of Chiang Mai in the northern province and has grown into a major training complex. Being so well known means that the gym attracts the biggest names in trainers and fighters from around the world, it boasts a whole host of trainers who’ve fought at the highest levels for Muay Thai, MMA and BJJ alike. The fighters based here compete globally in the biggest competitions in Muay Thai and MMA. It’s a place for fighters to test themselves in a safe environment before hitting the ring at a professional stadium.

5. Golden Glory Pattaya – MMA & Muay Thai Gym in Pattay

WHERE: Pattay, Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR ONE WEEK: Approx.140$USD

PRICE FOR ONE MONTH: Approx.230 $USD

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDE: 2 x daily training sessions, accommodation and training gear.

The MMA and Muay Thai gym Fight Game Camp Golden Glory Pattaya welcomes professionals and beginners alike and applies the same level of dedication and excellence to all of their clients. Founded in 1999 by Bas Boon on the island of Aruba, the Golden Glory gym has seen a whole host of top fighters come through its door, people such as Semmy Schilt, Sergey Kharitonov, Gokhan Saki, Stefan Leko, Marloes Coenen, Olaf Einemo, Siyar Bahadurzada, Alistair Overeem, Chalid Arrab, Robin van Roosmalen, Nieky Holzken, Sergey KHaritonov, Davir Kiria, Marat Grigorian and many more.

6. Sitjemam Muay Thai Pai – Best Muay Thai Training Camp For Budget Travellers

WHERE: Pai, Maehongsorn, Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR ONE WEEK: Approx $145USD

PRICE FOR ONE MONTH: Approx $450USD

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDE: 2 x daily training sessions, accommodation and training gear.

The town of Pai can be found around 80 miles to the north of Chiang Mai in the Mae Hing Soon province of northern Thailand. The town itself has a great, laid back vibe, the perfect spot to put yourself in for some serious training. Sitjemam Muay Thai Pai opened its doors in 2012 and has since seen its fighters involved in some of the biggest promotions around the world. The owner, Italian fighter, Emmanuele Corti, and the gym welcome both experienced fighters and newcomers alike and it’s ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves completely in Thai culture.

7. Santai Muay Thai Gym- An Original Place For Thai Boxing Practice

WHERE: Chiang Mai, Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR 1 WEEK: From approx $220USD*

PRICE FOR 1 MONTH: From approx $700USD*

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDE: 2 x training sessions per day (up to 5 hours per day), accommodation, fan or A/C rooms available and optional extra scooter hire.

Santai Muay Thai - top 10 muay thai training camp in thailand

If you’re looking for a complete submersion into Muay Thai, the Santai Muay Thai is situated in a small village in the idyllic countryside around 15 minutes outside Chiang Mai in the northern province of Thailand. The head trainers, Anantachai Pinsinchai and Phon Narupai, could both routinely be previously seen at the well known Lumpinee stadium in Bangkok, and the gym is home to some of the best trainers in the north of the Kingdom. Because of their history, the gym employs the ‘Stadium Muay Thai’ style of training for clean fighting and formal techniques necessary for such competitions and is an ideal place for Nak Muay looking for some exposure on the northern circuit.

8. Yokkao Training Centre – A Well – Established Traning Gym In Bangkok

WHERE: Bangkok, Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR 1 WEEK: Varies

INCLUDES: Training sessions, pads and equipment.

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Yokkao was originally founded in 2010 as a Muay Thai sports range but subsequently decided to create a centre of Muay Thai excellence and so, in 2016, the Yokkao Training Centre was born, situating itself in Bangkok’s famous Sukhumvit district. Since then it has gone from strength to strength staging global Muay Thai events. Many fighting legends call this gym home such as Saenchai, Manachai and Singdam and it’s possible to book a one to one session with one of your favourite fighters. Other world-class athletes drop in from time to time and the UK’s Liam Harrison is a regular visitor. In addition to private sessions, they run classes twice a day as well as having open mat sessions during the day. They welcome fighters of any level from complete novices to world class fighters.

9. Petchyindee Kingdom – A Traditional Muay Thai Gym

WHERE: Bangkok, Central Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR 1 WEEK: Approx $300USD

PRICE FOR 1 MONTH: Training only, approx $90USD. For full packages, contact the gym directly

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDE: Fitness and cardio sessions in the morning, Muay Thai training sessions in the afternoon, a personal fitness advisor, nutritionist, 2 x meals per day.

Petchyindee Kingdom was founded way back in 1975 by Muay Thai promoter Virat Vachirarattanawong and has now been handed down to his son, Sia Boat who was, at one time Thailand’s youngest-ever promoter at a major boxing stadium. The gym offers everything you need to completely immerse yourself in the Muay Thai experience and concentrate fully on your fighting with accommodation, restaurant and sauna on site, you never have to leave the building. The Bangkok gym is called home by Muay Thai elite fighters Petchmorrakot, Petchdam and Sorgraw, and welcomes any level of Muay Thai student through its doors, it’s definitely one of the best Muay Thai gyms in Thailand to visit.

10. Fairtrex Training Centre – An Ideal Place For Muay Thai Training

WHERE: Pattaya, Thailand

SPECIALIZES IN: Beginners & Advanced fighters

PRICE FOR 1 WEEK: Approx. $200 USD

PRICE FOR 1 MONTH: Approx. $600USD. For full packages contact the gym directly.

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDE: Training, gym facilities, swimming pool, private training with a skilled Muay Thai trainer three times a week.

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Anyone who follows Muay Thai will be familiar with the name of Yodsanklai Fairtex, quite possibly one of the most acclaimed Muay Thai fighters in history, having won the Lumpinee championship, WBC and the WMC belt. His Muay Thai home is the Fairtex Pattaya gym which was founded in 1971 and has grown since then to be a large fitness centre incorporating the Muay Thai gym, pool and accommodation and it also offers other martial arts such as BJJ, MMA and wrestling. Other well known names from the gym include Naruepol Fairtex and Neungsiam Fairtex, the gym has an excellent reputation as being a world class establishment.

Best Muay Thai Gyms In Thailand