MUAY THAI GYMS IN THAILAND

Muay Thai is popular throughout the Kingdom, so gyms are found in every town. To learn more about specific gyms, see the web sites listed below.

Sorvorapin Gym, located in the Banglumpu section of Bangkok. Five minutes from Khao San Road, Sorvorapin charges 400 baht ($10) for one workout, 3700 baht for two weeks, and 7000 baht for one month. Weekly and monthly rates include up to two 3-hour workouts per day.

Fairtex Muay Thai Fitness Camp, on the outskirts of Bangkok, offers a more comfortable and upscale experience. Facilities are clean and modern. The camp offers a variety of packages for foreigners: shared room with fan plus full day training (two 3-hour sessions) costs 963 baht per day ($25). At the high end, a private air con room plus full day training costs 1650 baht per day ($45). A half day of training (one 3-hour session, morning or afternoon) costs 386 baht ($10).

In the south of Thailand, in close proximity to beaches and resorts, is the Phuket Muay Thai Gym. They charge 400 baht per day and 2000 baht per week (up to two workouts per day).

For those who prefer the mountains in the north, Siam Number 1 Gym is in Chang Mai. They charge 300 baht per day, 1500 baht per week, and 5500 baht per month.