Muay Thai Do You HAVE to Move to Thailand to Succeed as a High-Level Muay Thai Fighter? Posted on May 28, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang Thailand is where Muay Thai originated, and it’s where some of the best fighters in the world train and compete. With many non-Thai fighters choosing to stay long-term in Thailand, many aspiring fighters wonder if they also need to move there in order to become a high-level fighter. Read more
Fighting and Training How To Prepare for Thailand’s High Volume Training Posted on March 24, 2023October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang Running, followed by three hours a session, two sessions a day, six days a week. Rinse and repeat.This training regimen is more than double, sometimes even quadruple, the amount of what people are used to. Due to the structure of Muay Thai classes and lifestyle outside of Thailand, a majority of people just can’t dedicate that much time to training when they’re in their home country. Read more
Food Eating Halal in Thailand Posted on February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 By Angela Chang If you eat Halal, there’s some great news for you: Although Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country, there is a Muslim population. In this Thai Language multi-article series, we explore the basics of Muay Thai and what you need to get around and get what you need while in the country! Welcome to Thai Language – Part 4e. Read more
Fighting and Training Guide to Planning & Training in Thailand – Part 1: Preparing for Your Trip Posted on September 6, 2019October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang This is the first out of a three-part series of the ULTIMATE guide to planning of, before going, and during your stay in Thailand. This is meant for those who haven’t made their first trip over to the motherland of Muay Thai yet, as well as for those who want want more general knowledge / to make their experience a bit more smooth next time. Read more
Fighting and Training Fighting Against the Odds: Being a Foreigner Fighting a Thai in Thailand Posted on April 5, 2018August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang Whether or not you’re a fan of watching organized sports, how many times have you found yourself cheering for the team that represented your city or state? And during the Olympics, do you cheer for the country you’re from or the other team? Despite many not knowing everything (and some… Read more
Lifestyle Day Trip – Koh Larn for 620 Baht / ~$18 USD Posted on May 9, 2017April 22, 2017 By Angela Chang Koh Larn is a beautiful island just off of Pattaya. With minimal time to travel with training and fighting, Koh Larn is an excellent choice as Pattaya is not very far away from Bangkok and is very easy to get to. Pattaya itself is just alright for tourist purposes, in… Read more