DrunkenMaster

Yes many low level and amateur even starter fights so with shinpads etc both boxing and Muay Thai ...in Phuket I’ve seen new people Fight but they start with no protection at all depends on what you prefer l. gyms are expensive anywhere in Bangkok you can find some for 4000-6000 ,Muay Thai academy is only 2000 a month even Chiangmai/ Phuket and most other places are 10000 a month for most gyms . If you can get down to 78kg even only for the weight in that’s mostly a day prior you will be fine to get fights and to be honest it doesn’t come that close a few kg give or take is fine I’ve seen it a lot here . ive had a lot of opportunities myself and I’m fighting around 78kg , it’s mostly about finding a trainer who cares and he will help you out I’m based in Bangkok myself but my trainer offered my fights everywhere , I think most of them are connected with promotors anyway from their past . But if you are alone I would definitely choose Bangkok more contact with other foreigners / more Thai that speak English and easy public transport (cheaper grab and taxis too in other city’s they can be way more expensive ,Chiangmai and Bangkok are the cheapest , Phuket and Pattaya really expensive) send me a pm if you want some specific info

I would just visit any gym and improve you’re flaws , low kicks don’t really score and coming from a Dutch kickboxing background I also have / had a hard time adapting to Muay Thai as the middle kicks or higher are basically what scores the most

I don’t understand why everyone thinks Bangkok is the most expensive ... phuket is waaaay more expensive then Bangkok you can get a condo for the same price as a shitty 1 bedroom room in Phuket + Bangkok is way more easy to get around in Phuket you will need a scooter or car . Bangkok has many smaller fights that gyms organise like Kru dam gym does every few months boxing / Muay Thai I’ve seen a fight there with big guys like 100kg+ . its all about who you know to get fights too not only how good you are skill wise or you’re weight a good promoter can organise any weight class

Hello any tests required before a fight ?(in Thailand ) or it’s basicly just weight in’s (some times ) and then on with the fight ? any medical tests beforehand and how and where do I get them ? As many fights are in short notice I wonder how it works here I can’t see someone spending a bunch of money getting tested and then the fight getting cancelled. also wondering for the bigger stadions like lumpini so they get tested and what for?

I’ve had contact with Rambaa only problem for me is transportation in Pattaya as I have no car or scooter and rambaa is far from anything I’m thinking about hua hin looks really cheap now on Airbnb or Chiang Mai but in Chiang mai I know lanna Muay Thai is great

Hello I’m currently in Bangkok and I’m looking for a gym that’s in a cheaper area I’m almost in central Bangkok atm and the rent is to much for me ... any area with a good gym and cheaper rent ? it does NOT have to be in Bangkok I’m willing to travel the most important thing is good training , decent rent prices and convenient for food around the area, a plus would be far away doen bars and nightlife and other things like that ... Pattaya seems to be really cheap atm but not sure what gym is good to go and in a more fairly friendly area ?

Bangkok fight lab

Hello im in. Bangkok atm im looking for a gym that offers a Muay Thai visa does anyone have recommendations? i see Fairtex offers it but it’s not clear to me if they have a gym in Bangkok or pattaya only ? im willing to travel

I was thinking the same about the meal the problem is most of them always seem in a hurry to go home after training / I don’t speak any Thai and they don’t speak English so I will try to ask them to get a meal before I go home in about 6 weeks. the trainer that spends most time teaching me / holds my pads will receive a tip at the end before I go ... when they bring some snacks like dried fruit they share it with me too they already feel like family after 10 days trainingen

Having a lot to worry about now so sleep isn’t great , my visa , girlfriend’s visa . no information at all and have to live say by day

Training here for my second week now

What is an appropriate small gift for my trainers at the gym ? I was thinking about bringing them some fruit or something like that ? Is this oké to do and will it be appreciated or will they think it’s a strange thing to do ?

Im a terrible sleeper last night I had a decent sleep and training felt great

Hello I’ve been training for a week now Tomorow is my 11th session.( have 1 yr experience training atleast 6x a week in gym + roadwork and conditioning by myself ) in in bkk right now and Everything in my body hurts I went all in again after a couple months of nothing due to corona ... my hands and hips hurt my power and energy seriously lack compared to the first days should I ease it up or will it improve as I keep striving to do 2 a day training sessions for about 6 more weeks while I’m in bkk ? Im 23 but feel like crap but I feel guilty not going to the gym because I love it and want to improve

Does anyone know a decent and cheap gym close to Patong area ? I don’t know if I can drive so I will look for a accommodation nearby.

they just send me a an invitational letter so i wont need to book an hotel beforehand i just have a normal tourist visum so im not really bound by the gym i think,i havent payed anything as well i would pay in person for each month not all upfront. But for me its because i really respect the people at the gym for putting the effort and time in it for me ,they would also help me extend it at the embassy for 30 days and after that i will be doing visa runs (flly in and out in my case) so not showing up at the gym in phuket will be disrespectfull i feel (although in some way i think they wont even care)

the problem is the gym from phuket helped me out with my visa and send me an invitation letter so i would feel really guilty not to go there full time,i dont know how they think about that in"thai culture"

Hello I will have the opportunity to stay in Thailand for training for 5-6months maybe a bit more , ive booked one month in Phuket at a gym I liked last year the gym took a huge turn and looks really touristy now that’s bit of a turn of for me . ive met someone in Bangkok and might look for a gym there any serious gyms recommended ? Reachable by the sky train ? im looking for a serious gym and to fight in Thailand would it be better to stay at one gym or switch gym like 1-2months? bkk fight lab seems to get good reviews although it’s a mma focused gym they also have Muay Thai and boxing classes. im looking for the best affordable gym that plans a lot of fights Yokkao is crazy expensive more then double or triple the price monthly (almost €600 Fight lab only 180 a month and many more classes)

i have seen one person on yabba during training it was really noticable in his behaviour ^^

hmm ive talked to people and im sure Buakaw and some other superstars use it Yosanklai got tested positive for it a couple time as well,i would like to fight other foreigners im around 80kg so wont be many thai fighters with that weight. so they dont test for yabba?or anything basicly? i rather fighter a steroid user then a yabba user hehe

Hello ive been in Phuket for a while now and my trainer asked me if i wanted to fight,we are looking to book some fight but i notice alot of steroid use among farang fighters (some thai but very small amount) How can i be sure to not fight an opponent using them? i geus there is no testing in Thailand or Asia in general? I residence in soy ta iad and every pharmacy/supps store tries to sell you PED's and love to show you what exotic things they have,steroids,growht hormone,fatburners the list goes on. I have heard of Yabba use in fights so i doubt they test it? Any knowledge will be appreciated because this stays a dark kept secret in fighting sports.