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Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok

With increasing numbers of people getting hooked on the sport, here are our pick of Bangkok’s muay Thai schools.

By Nutthachai Bunluthangthum | Jun 21, 2012

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  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Jaroenthong Professional Boxing School
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Jaroenthong Professional Boxing School
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Baan Chang Thai
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Baan Chang Thai
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Baan Chang Thai
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Petchyindee Gym
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Petchyindee Gym
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Petchyindee Gym
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Vithawat Muay Thai
  • Where to Learn Thai Boxing in Bangkok
    Vithawat Muay Thai

Vithawat Muay Thai

Where: Soi Phrapinij, Narathiwas Rd., 081-407-1993.
Top instructor: Jakkrit Gerdsumrarn, nine years of muay Thai experience.
Price: B200 for a five-round class.

Baan Chang Thai

Where: 38 Ekkamai Soi 10 second junction, 02-391-3807. BTS Ekkamai.
Top instructor: Owner Kridakorn Sodprasert has over 40 years muay Thai experience.
Price: B800 for four two-hour classes, B10,000 for 12 classes (with the promises of another 12 free).

Jaroenthong Professional Boxing School

Where: 581 Ramkamhaeng Soi 39, Prachautid Rd., 02-539-3867.
Top instructor: Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, former world lightweight champion.
Price: B4,500 for a 30-hour package, two hours per class.

Petchyindee Gym

Where: 2/F, next to Lumpini Boxing Stadium, Rama 4 Rd., 02-655-8588
Top Instructor: Sammuen Porthawee, former flyweight champion Isaan Division with 27 years teaching experience.
Price: B3,500 per month for unlimited 1-hour-15-minute classes.

Interview: Kridakorn Sodprasert

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