Training 2020 Bangkok, Pattaya, Chang Mai or Phuket?

[Jake]

G'day.

 

I have been training Muay Thai on and off for 30 years. As a present to myself and as I hit 50 years old, I want to train in Thailand for 7-11 days (April 2020).

Phuket looks good and my trainer is from Eagle Muay Thai (Phuket) however, I've been there before a couple of times. 

Pattaya seems to have some great gyms but I'm a little put off by what I see online. I'm not delicate but the old white guys trotting out much younger ladies is a bit off putting. I'm taking my wife and our 13 year old son. I think they might get a little bored after 11 days. My young bloke might also get a swift education.

Chang Mai looks awesome but there is a considerable additional cost getting there from Western Australia.

So, I've almost set my mind on Bangkok. It's cheaper to get there. The accommodation is well priced and there is plenty for my family to do while I'm training. I've had a look at a few gyms and have been leaning towards Attachai. It has great reviews and there is accommodation near by.

I'd appreciate some advice and any constructive feedback is welcome.

Kind regards

 

Jake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Snack Payback]

Hi mate,

Who are you flying from Perth with?  If it's with Thai Airways you can just buy a ticket with them from Perth to Chiang Mai and then you just go straight to the gate once you arrive at Suvarnabhumi, then pick up your bags in Chiang Mai.  It's only an hour flight and doesn't add much on to the cost of the ticket. Otherwise, there's plenty of other cheap flights available from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. 

 

[Jake]

Cheers. I wasn't aware. Thanks for the heads up.

[Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu]

The seediness you're seeing in Pattaya is pretty well relegated to certain areas and is easy to avoid. Outside of the "red light district" areas, it's actually got quite a small-town feel. But you need a motorbike, it's not a great walking city, and there's not tons to do in terms of tourism. So your wife and son could very easily be bored. There's quite a bit of English, but not as much as in the other areas on your list. That could be good or bad, depending on what you want.

Chiang Mai is a walking/bicycle city for sure. Lots to do, lots of tour packages, lots of English, etc. Probably your best bet for a train-cation. It's less expensive than any other place on your list.

I've never been to Phuket, but if your wife and son love beaches that seems good. It's expensive.

Bangkok has tons to do in terms of visiting temples or shopping, good public transportation, and Attachai's is pretty central in terms of being on On Nut and near a BTS station. It's less expensive than Phuket, similar to Pattaya, I imagine. Motorbike taxis are cheaper in BKK than Pattaya.

[Str8x]

There is a good western boxing coach in phuket at Ali’s Boxing gym. He really know what he do. And not much expensive for private lessons! You should go there for good advice and good training!