What are the best Muay Thai gyms in Phuket?
Muay Thai camps in Phuket range from traditional Thai-owned gyms to large international training centres with world-class facilities. I’ve watched Soi Ta-Iad transform from quiet rubber plantations into Thailand’s unofficial fitness capital. When Tiger Muay Thai opened in 2003, the street had no name recognition at all. Today it draws thousands of fighters and active travellers every year, and serious camps have spread across the whole island.
Some camps welcome complete beginners wanting to try a few classes between beach days. Others train professional fighters preparing for stadium bouts. The quality of coaching is generally high, with many camps run by former Lumpinee and Rajadamnern champions. Prices start around 500 Baht for a single session, and most camps welcome drop-ins without booking. Here’s a breakdown of the best Muay Thai gyms in Phuket to help you choose the right one. Several are on the now-famous Soi Ta-Iad, also known as Soi Fitness, not far from Wat Chalong. See the full guide to things to do in Phuket for more.
How to Choose Your Camp
The big international camps like Tiger, AKA and Bangtao offer the most choice: many classes a day, on-site rooms, restaurants and a built-in social scene. They suit first-timers who want structure and people to train with. The trade-off is class size, which can reach 30 or more in high season.
The traditional Thai-owned gyms like Sinbi, Rattachai and Suwit are smaller and quieter. You get more rounds on the pads with the trainer and more correction of your technique. They suit anyone who cares more about learning real Muay Thai than about facilities.
If you want to combine training with a beach holiday, look at Revolution near Surin, Bangtao near Bang Tao Beach, or Sinbi, a short ride from Nai Harn. The Soi Ta-Iad camps are inland, about 15 minutes by scooter from the nearest beach.
Quick Summary
| Camp | Location | Best For | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA | Bang Tao | MMA, BJJ, fitness classes | Yes |
| Tiger Muay Thai | Soi Ta-Iad | All levels, large groups | Yes |
| Sinbi Muay Thai | Rawai | Traditional Muay Thai | Yes |
| Sumalee Boxing Gym | Thalang | Holistic training, yoga | Yes |
| Suwit Muay Thai | Chalong | Traditional, 25+ years | Yes |
| Rattachai Muay Thai | Chalong | Authentic, budget-friendly | No |
| AKA Thailand | Rawai | MMA, modern facilities | Yes |
| Absolute MMA | Rawai | MMA, BJJ, wrestling | Yes |
| Revolution Muay Thai | Surin/Bang Tao | Beach + training combo | Yes |
| Phuket King Muay Thai | Kathu | Beginners, small groups | No |
| Lions MMA Club | Soi Ta-Iad | BJJ, smaller classes | No |
Muay Thai Camps List
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA
Featured
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA is a martial arts and fitness gym on Phuket’s north west coast, a 5-minute walk from Bang Tao Beach. Training covers Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, boxing and wrestling, with fitness classes in strength and conditioning, mobility, kettlebells and yoga running through the week.
The coaching team is one of the most experienced on the island, and big international names, including UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski, have based training camps here. On-site accommodation and meal plans make it easy to live and train in one place, and the beach is close enough for a swim after the afternoon session.
Prices:
- Single session: 500 THB
- Day pass (access to every class): 800 THB
- Weekly: All-Inclusive: 4,500 THB – Martial arts only or Fitness only: 4,000 THB
- Monthly All-Inclusive: 15,000 THB – Martial arts only or Fitness only: 12,000 THB
- They also offer accommodation, meal plans, body composition scans, and custom highlight reel video packs.
Extra Info:
Phone: 076 604 229
Address: 72/46 Moo 3 Cherngtalay, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
Website: bangtaomuaythai.com
Don’t miss Soi Ta-Iad for many Gyms and Boxing Camps!
Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training Camp
| Location: Soi Ta-Iad – Chalong |
Tiger Muay Thai is Phuket’s biggest and most widely known camp. Since it opened in 2003 on Soi Ta-Iad, it has transformed “The Soi” from an unknown rural road with rubber tree plantations into the training capital of Thailand, packed with camps, hotels, shops and restaurants.
The facility now covers close to 10,000 square metres, with a dozen rings, an MMA cage, a weights room and a yoga studio. Classes run all day, six days a week, with Sundays off, and the schedule covers everything from beginner Muay Thai to professional fight preparation. On-site accommodation and a restaurant mean you can live there. You’ll see everyone from complete newcomers to UFC champions on the pads. Classes are big, so go elsewhere if you want one-on-one attention.
Extra info:
Location: Soi Ta-Iad – Chalong
Phone: 076 367 071
Address: 7/35 Moo 5, Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130
Sinbi Muay Thai Training Camp
| Location: Rawai |
Founded by champion Muay Thai boxer Sinbi Taewoong, known as Khun Sing, Sinbi is one of the most respected traditional camps on the island. The large open-air training centre in Rawai has full-size rings and an equipped gym, with group sessions twice a day, Monday to Saturday, plus private lessons.
Each class includes shadow boxing, pad rounds with a trainer, bag work, clinching and sparring, with technique closely watched and corrected. The camp also runs its own stadium nearby with regular Saturday fight nights, so students who train long enough can take a real fight. There’s a gear shop on site and apartments for rent a short walk away, about 10 minutes from Nai Harn and Rawai beaches.
Extra info:
Location: Rawai Beach
Phone: 089 546 4426
Address: 86/108 Soi Saiyuan 9, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130
Website: sinbimuaythai.com
Sumalee Boxing Gym
| Location: Thalang |
Sumalee Boxing Gym is in Thalang on the quieter east side of the island, away from the crowds of Soi Ta-Iad. It is the only gym offering a holistic approach to Muay Thai that incorporates optional yoga and nutritional programmes, and group classes run twice a day, six days a week, with private lessons on request.
The facilities include a swimming pool, a restaurant and a range of on-site accommodation, from basic shared rooms to suite rooms with air conditioning and reliable Wi-Fi. The suites work well for small families and for anyone combining training with remote work.
Extra info:
Location: Thalang
Phone: 065 775 5391
Address: 234 Moo 3, Soi Hua Tha, Sri Sunthon Road, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Suwit Muay Thai Camp
| Location: Chalong |
Open for more than 25 years, Suwit Muay Thai Camp is said to be the first Muay Thai camp in Phuket, and many of its students have gone on to fight around Thailand and internationally. The trainers are all highly experienced former fighters, and the training stays close to the traditional Thai camp routine: running, pads, bags, clinch and sparring.
The Chalong site has a gym, boxing rings and on-site accommodation, and the camp runs its own boxing stadium where students can watch fight nights and eventually step into the ring themselves. It suits anyone who wants the old-school camp life rather than a modern fitness resort.
Extra info:
Location: Chalong
Phone: 081 737 6072
Address: 15 E Chao Fa Road, Chalong, Phuket 83130
Rattachai Muay Thai Gym
| Location: Chalong |
Rattachai is owned by Khun Nai, a three-time Lumpinee Stadium champion, and it is one of the best examples of a traditional Thai-run gym near the Muay Thai soi in Chalong. Group classes run twice a day, morning and late afternoon, with private training available for faster progress.
Classes stay small, the coaching is hands-on, and the focus is on proper technique rather than fitness entertainment. There is no on-site accommodation, but the guesthouses of Soi Ta-Iad are minutes away. A good budget-friendly pick if you want real Thai coaching without the big-camp crowds.
Extra info:
Location: Chalong
Phone: 091 043 2041
Address: 49/3 Soi Luang Pho Chaem, Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83000
AKA Thailand
| Location: Rawai |
AKA Thailand is a large combat sports resort in Rawai, known for both Muay Thai and MMA. It was voted the #1 Muay Thai School in Thailand by the Thai Government for four years in a row (2021 to 2024), and the whole place feels closer to a modern resort than a traditional camp, with on-site accommodation and a pool.
Classes cover Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ and strength work, with a structured programme that makes it easy for beginners to follow. It suits anyone who wants high training standards with comfortable facilities at the end of the day.
Extra info:
Location: Rawai Beach
Phone: 076 604 004
Address: 47/31-32 Moo 4, Soi Sermsuk, Viset Road, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83100
Absolute MMA Thailand
| Location: Rawai |
As its name suggests, MMA is the big focus at this Rawai camp, with Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, wrestling and strength classes all on the weekly schedule. The trainers come from many martial arts backgrounds, including MMA and Muay Thai champions, so you can build a complete game in one place.
Accommodation is available for people staying to train full time. It is the natural pick if you want to mix disciplines rather than train Muay Thai alone, and the Rawai location keeps you close to Nai Harn Beach and the south coast restaurants.
Extra info:
Location: Rawai Beach
Phone: 082 340 8813
Address: 81/49 Moo 7, Soi Samakee 2, Sai Yuan Road, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83100
Revolution Muay Thai Camp
| Location: Cherng Talay – near Surin Beach |
Revolution is the camp to pick if you want to mix training with a proper beach holiday. Surin Beach is just 400 metres away and Bang Tao Beach is 200 metres in the other direction, so you can swim between sessions instead of sitting in traffic.
They offer group classes and one-on-one training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, plus MX fitness training, yoga and Western boxing through the week. Accommodation packages are available for longer stays. The pace is friendlier than the fight-focused camps in the south, which makes it a comfortable start for first-timers.
Extra info:
Location: Cherng Talay – near Surin Beach
Phone: 083 195 0573
Address: 6th Avenue, Cherng Talay, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Phuket King Muay Thai
| Location: Kathu |
Phuket King Muay Thai is a well-established camp in Kathu, between Patong and Phuket Town, which makes it the most convenient option if you are staying on the Patong side of the island and don’t want the daily ride to Chalong.
The gym is known for small classes and friendly, hands-on coaching, with training open to everyone from complete beginners to experienced fighters. Sessions run from early morning to evening, six and a half days a week, so it is easy to fit training around a holiday schedule.
Location: Kathu
Address: Tambon Kathu, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket, Thailand, Phuket
Hours: 7 am – 8 pm, Saturday 7 am – 6 pm, Sunday closed
Phone: 096 907 6150
Lions MMA Club
| Location: Soi Ta iad |
Lions MMA Club is a martial arts gym on Soi Ta-Iad offering MMA, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with the strongest BJJ programme on the street. Head coach Márcio César Gracinha is a 4th-degree BJJ black belt, and classes are open to all levels.
Classes stay smaller than at the big camps nearby, which means more individual correction. It is the place to look at if grappling matters as much to you as striking.
Location: Soi Ta iad
Address: 45, 28 Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Open: Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pm, Saturday 8 am – 6 pm
