Where to go for wakeboarding in Phuket? [toc] Anthem Wakepark is one of the three wakeboard lakes on Phuket Island. This 650-meter long cable track runs clockwise at 29 km/h and features 11 obstacles and jumping platforms. If you are in the Bangtao area and are looking for some extreme sport, Anthem Wakepark is an excellent option. Beginners and kids as young as 4 years old can learn, and it's
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Where to Surf in Phuket? [toc] Phuket surfing mostly happens along the west coast where you can get some decent wave action. Waves are not huge but are great for beginners and competitions are frequent during low season. You will easily find board rental shops, and surf lessons are widely available at the busier beaches. When to Surf in Phuket? Phuket surfing is best from May to October, which is
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Where to Find Yoga Classes in Phuket? [toc] Phuket has a growing number of yoga studios and classes that can help heal your body and mind while you’re on holiday. You can find yoga classes at many Phuket resorts, but if you’re in search of a specific style or method of yoga, you’re best to drop by one of the independent yoga studios around the island. Here’s a selection of
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What Water Activities Can You Do in Phuket? [toc] There are a lot of water activities in Phuket to add some action to your holiday. The range goes from easy stuff like parasailing, all the way to real action sports like surfing and wakeboarding. 1. Snorkelling Phuket is an excellent place for snorkelling and the beaches with rocky ends or rocks under the surface are great to observe sea life.
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What Are the Best Muay Thai Gyms in Phuket? [toc] Several Muay Thai training camps have opened in Phuket, with thousands of people now arriving to the island every year to learn this ancient martial art form and get fit while enjoying some beach time. Muay Thai kickboxing has been practised in Thailand for centuries, and over the past decade, it’s become a world-famous sport along with the explosion of
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Phuket Best Dive Clubs [toc] What are the Best Dive Shops in Phuket? Based on many readers recommendations and the many years we spent on the island working with local dive shops, we compiled here a list of reputable dive centers located all around the island. They all offer an amazing range of dive courses, day trips to the many dive sites around Phuket, live aboard cruises and specialty diving.
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Where is Bangla Boxing Stadium? [toc] Bangla Boxing Stadium is one of the two (or three?) Muay Thai Stadiums in Patong Beach, one of the many ways you can entertain yourself after dinner. Muay Thai is a very well-known martial sport and while it’s definitely not to everyone’s taste, it is part of most Thai boys early years. The fights are held every Wednesday, Friday, Sunday starting 9 pm. Bangla
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Frequent Questions About Muay Thai Training in Phuket 1. How do I know if Muay Thai is for me? [toc] You won’t unless you try it! There are a few options if you have never tried the sport before. Firstly, you could take a couple of 1 on 1 sessions at a gym local to your home. In recent years the popularity of Muay Thai has surged so there is bound
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Where to Train for Muay Thai in Phuket? [toc] Muay Thai Training in Phuket and Thai Boxing Training Camps - It has been a while since I wanted to know how a Muay Thai Training Camp works. After watching several Thai boxing fights you really realize that Muay Thai is a martial art that requires long training and advanced skills. So I stopped in one Muay Thai Camp I saw
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Surf an Artificial Wave in Kata Beach [toc] Surf House Phuket is an artificial wave sport in Kata Beach, the perfect way to learn the basics of surfing, wakeboarding or even kiteboarding without all the usual effort and often pain associated with extreme sports. Here anyone can give it a try in just a couple of minutes and depending on your experience and natural balance, you will be surprised how
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