Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
foreign fighters. The following camps provide instruction in English and accept men and
formation on Thailand's various training centres.
THAI BOXING
MuayThai Institute
( 0 2992 0096;
www.muaythai-institute.net
;
Rangsit Stadium, 336/932 Th Prachatipat, Pathum Thani; 10-day course
from 8000B; Mo Chit exit 3 & taxi)
Associated with the respected World Muay Thai Council,
the institute offers a fundamental course (consisting of four levels of expertise), as well as
courses for instructors, referees and judges.
Sor Vorapin Gym
THAI BOXING
( 0 2282 3551;
www.thaiboxings.com
;
13 Th Kasab; per session/month 500/9000B; lessons 7.30-9.30am &
3-5pm; Tha Phra Athit (Banglamphu))
Specialising in training foreign students of both genders,
this gym is sweating distance from Th Khao San. More serious training is held at a gym
outside the city.
Fairtex Muay Thai
(
THAI BOXING
0 2386 6117;
www.fairtexbangplee.com
;
99/5 Mu 3, Soi Buthamanuson, Th Thaeparak, Samut Prakan; tuition &
Chong Nonsi exit 2 & taxi)
A popular, long-running camp south
accommodation per day 1450-1850B;
of Bangkok.
Krudam Gym
THAI BOXING
( 08 7111 7115, 08 4108 6652;
www.krudamgym.com
; Soi 24, Th Sukhumvit; per lesson 500B; 10am-9pm
Mon-Fri, 10am-7.30pm Sat-Sun; Phrom Phong exit 2)
Headed by Dam Srichan, a former profes-
sional boxer, this small gym in central Bangkok offers 1½-hour open lessons for all skill
levels, including for children. See website for times.
Thai Massage
A good massage is the birthright of every Bangkokian, and the joy of every visitor. Cor-
respondingly, places offering massage are everywhere in Bangkok, and they range dra-
matically in quality, depending on if they offer massage or 'massage'. To avoid the latter,
stay clear of the places that advertise via hard-selling, scantily dressed women.
