muay thai

Isaan: The Real Thailand, Away From the Islands and the Instagram Filters

Most people who fly into Thailand see three versions of the country: Bangkok’s traffic and skyscrapers, Chiang Mai’s mountain-town cool, […]

The destination guide covering this series is built for a traveler choosing between Chiang Mai, Phuket, Bangkok, and the Gulf

Thailand’s national sport can be trained almost anywhere in the country, which is exactly what makes choosing where to go

The other pieces in this series cover what you can plan for — gym prices, visa routes, which area to

For a long time, Thailand’s Muay Thai map had a simple shape: serious fighters went to Bangkok, budget-conscious long-stayers headed

Most people choosing a Muay Thai gym in Thailand are comparing prices, class sizes, and commute times — all covered

Bangkok is where Muay Thai actually lives — not a training destination built for travelers, but the sport’s working capital,

If Chiang Mai is Thailand’s quieter, mountain-based training base, Phuket is its beach-facing counterpart — bigger gym density, more international

Chiang Mai has become the default long-stay training base for Muay Thai in Thailand — cheaper than Phuket, less chaotic