Gym Reviews P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym [Gym Review] Posted on February 21, 2026February 23, 2026 By Angela Chang P.K. Saenchai is a sprawling camp. Equipped with five rings (one of them being a cage, which replaced a boxing ring in early 2021) and a dozen assorted bags, a full weights section in front of the gym…as well as treadmills and other equipment. And the gym has to be big – there are close to 40 fighters on their roster. Although not all the fighters are there are the same time, the gym has to be big enough to house them and the non-Thais that come to train. Read more
Gym Reviews Fairtex Training Center [Gym Review] Posted on January 21, 2026February 23, 2026 By Kennedy Petersen Walking through the main hall of the Fairtex training center, you’ll find yourself time traveling through Muay Thai history. Framed photos of Yodsanklai, Neungsiam, Jongsanan, and dozens more famous Fairtex fighters line the walls.And, next to them, posters of the new generation: Saemapetch, Ferrari, and others. To little surprise, most prominently featured are the fight photos, hand wraps, and ONE Championship belts of Stamp Fairtex. It’s no secret that Fairtex has a rich history of influence in MuayThai, and you’ll feel its magnitude from your very first walk through the gym. Read more
Thailand Thai Language – Part 2: Muay Thai Terminology Posted on December 21, 2025February 23, 2026 By Angela Chang Knowing the difference between a teep and a khao does more than just help you hit the pads—it bridges the communication gap with your trainers and shows respect for the culture. Here is a breakdown of the most essential Muay Thai terminology you need to know for the gym and the ring. Read more
Gym Reviews Look Nungubon Muay Thai [Gym Review] Posted on November 22, 2025November 23, 2025 By Angela Chang Finding Looknungubon is the first part of the experience. After turning off a main road in Ubon Ratchathani, a drive that feels long (but is actually short) leads you into a quiet residential area. Another turn down a small “soi” (alley), and you have to keep your eyes peeled. Google Maps will get you there, but the gym is distinguished only by a sign outside a home. Because the gym is at someone’s home. Read more
Gym Reviews Sangmorakot Muay Thai Academy [Gym Review] Posted on October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 By Angela Chang Winding through the roads of one of the oldest neighborhoods of Bangkok, the driver turns into a narrow street and suddenly stops. “Your destination is on the left”, the GPS navigation announces in Thai. I quickly get off the motorcycle, thank him, and look around. I don’t see any sign of a Muay Thai gym nearby. I open up Maps on my phone, and it looks like the gym should be just a short walk away. Feeling a bit unsure, I walk through the gates of a nearby temple and ask a woman selling food if she knows where the gym is. She responds clearly and simply, telling me to keep walking straight and that the gym will be on my left. “You’ll see it,” she says confidently. I start walking deeper into the temple grounds, passing by a school and some monks. The nerves set in. Maybe I’m in the wrong place? Still, I trust her directions and keep going. Sure enough, there was a gym. Tucked behind a large shrine and lush tropical plants, Sangmorakot Muay Thai Academy (“The Shining Emerald”) greeted me with the creaks of swinging heavy bags. Read more
Gym Reviews Hongthong Muay Thai [Gym Review] Posted on September 6, 2025September 8, 2025 By Angela Chang Hongthong Muay Thai is a household name when it comes to Muay Thai in Chiang Mai. One can guarantee that if you were to ask about the Chiang Mai Muay Thai scene, Hongthong will come up in conversation within minutes. Read more