Phuket Health Street [toc] Soi Ta-iad goes by many names: Soi Taied, Fitness Street, Phuket Health Street or Muay Thai Street because it is home to many Muay Thai Camps, Fitness and Gyms, Spas and Health Shops. Unless you are in Phuket for some seriously active holiday, you probably never heard Soi Ta-iad, a 1.5 kilometres long street connecting Chao Fa Road east to Chao Fa Road west, somewhere near
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Phuket Fitness [toc] This Phuket fitness clubs list is for those of you who need to keep their body in shape for the beach! Phuket is a tropical island blessed with beaches and healthy food, and for many visitors, it is an opportunity to combine both holiday and healthy lifestyle. There are so many opportunities to take care of your body while on vacation. We have Yoga studios, Muay Thai
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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 centres located all around the island. They all offer an amazing range of dive courses, day trips to the many dive sites around Phuket, liveaboard cruises and speciality diving. This
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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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Where to go for wakeboarding in Phuket? Update: Anthem Wakepark is permanently closed since March 1st, 2020 [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
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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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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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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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