One of the biggest mistakes people make before a Muay Thai trip is picking a location without understanding what each place actually offers. Thailand isn’t one destination — it’s six completely different training experiences. Here’s a quick breakdown: Koh Tao — Small island, relaxed vibe, great for a first taste. Best for short trips of 1-3 weeks. Koh Phangan — Where I started. Laid back, brilliant value, stronger gym scene than people expect. Best first base for serious training. Koh Samui — More developed, easier logistics, solid gyms. Good if you want comfort alongside training. Phuket — Where I’m based now. Biggest gym scene in Thailand. If you want to fight or train seriously — this is your place. Bangkok — World class gyms. Petchyindee, PK Saenchai, Yokkao. Best for short focused stints of 2-4 weeks. Chiang Mai — The underrated one. Cheapest location, cooler climate, incredible gyms. Best value in Thailand full stop. Most people who do longer trips end up doing two or three locations — and that’s exactly the kind of trip this community is built to help you plan. If you want the full breakdown — gyms, budgets, what each location is actually like to live and train in — it’s all inside the course. Module 3 covers location selection in full, Module 5 is the complete gym guide across all six locations, and Module 7 gives you real monthly budget figures for every destination.

👊 Welcome to Nakmuay Training Academy! First of all, thank you for joining. I’m genuinely excited to help you plan your Muay Thai journey in Thailand. This community was built to give you the information I wish I had before I booked my first trip. Inside you’ll find honest advice, step-by-step video modules, gym recommendations, travel tips, budgeting guides, and a community that’s here to help. Start here: ✅ Introduce yourself in the comments below.Tell us: - Where you’re from 🌍 - Your age - Your Muay Thai experience - When you’re planning to come to Thailand - Your goals (fitness, first fight, weight loss, etc.) Then: 🥊 Watch Module 1 📖 Download the guide ❓Ask your first question—there are no stupid questions here. My goal is simple: help you avoid expensive mistakes, train at the right gym, and have the best Muay Thai experience possible. Welcome to the community! 🇹🇭👊