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Chiang Mai is the northern mainland pick for Muay Thai: cooler evenings than the islands, a real stadium circuit, and camps that sit in rice fields rather than beach strips. This guide covers eight Chiang Mai gyms: the two residential camps from the national Muay Thai gyms in Thailand guide, Santai Muay Thai in San Kamphaeng and Gym Bangarang in Mae Rim, plus six city gyms you can reach from an Old City, Chang Khlan, or Nimmanhaemin hotel: Thaikla, Xlion, Chiangmai Muay Thai Gym, Dang Muay Thai, YC Muaythai, and Krudam Gym.
Insider Tip: Try one session at your chosen Chiang Mai gym, or talk to its trainer, before paying for a full month.
Quick answer
Choose Santai Muay Thai when stadium-style technique and fight-circuit coaching matter most. Choose Gym Bangarang when you want a resort-style fitness camp with twice-daily sessions, a pool, and package stays in Mae Rim. If you would rather stay in town and walk or ride to training, pick a city gym by neighbourhood: Chiangmai Muay Thai Gym, Dang, or YC inside the Old City; Thaikla or Xlion around Chang Khlan and Hai Ya; Krudam in Suthep to the west.
| Camp | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Santai Muay Thai | San Kamphaeng | Stadium technique, with nearby guesthouses and villas |
| Gym Bangarang | Mae Rim | Fitness bootcamp with packages that include accommodation |
| Thaikla Muay Thai Gym | Chang Khlan | City gym near the Night Bazaar |
| Xlion Muaythai Gym | Hai Ya | South of the Old City moat |
| Chiangmai Muay Thai Gym | Old City (Vieng Kaew Rd) | Walkable from Old City hotels |
| Dang Muay Thai Gym & Gear Shop | Old City (Arak Rd) | Training plus gear shopping |
| YC Muaythai Gym | Old City (Sri Phum) | Northern Old City sessions |
| Krudam Gym Chiang Mai | Suthep | West of the moat, near Nimmanhaemin |
How we picked these gyms
Santai and Gym Bangarang also appear on our national Thailand Muay Thai guide. The six city gyms are listed at street addresses in Mueang Chiang Mai.
Compare training focus, session schedule, room arrangements, and how far you are willing to travel from the old city before booking.
Residential camps outside the city
Santai Muay Thai: stadium technique in San Kamphaeng
Santai Muay Thai
Located in San Kamphaeng rice fields, 13 km and a 30-minute drive from central Chiang Mai. Head trainers Anantachai Pinsinchai and Phon Narupai are both former Lumpinee fighters, some still ranked in the top ten. Emphasises Stadium Muay Thai, proper technique and efficiency over conditioning bootcamp. Accommodation is available in nearby guesthouses and villas. The gym accepts complete beginners as well as experienced fighters.
- Area
- Chiang Mai · San Kamphaeng District, ~13 km east of central Chiang Mai
- Hours
- Daily training
- Price
- Training and nearby accommodation priced separately
- Go for
- Stadium Muay Thai technique for fighters and serious learners
Santai sits in San Kamphaeng rice fields, about 13 km and a 30-minute drive from central Chiang Mai. Head trainers Anantachai Pinsinchai and Phon Narupai are former Lumpinee fighters. The gym emphasises Stadium Muay Thai (technique and efficiency rather than a conditioning bootcamp) and accepts complete beginners as well as experienced fighters. Accommodation is in nearby guesthouses and villas rather than on-site rooms.
Gym Bangarang: Mae Rim fitness camp
Gym Bangarang
A dedicated Muay Thai and fitness camp in Mae Rim's rice fields, 20 minutes from Chiang Mai centre. Twice-daily training 365 days a year, led by Chiang Mai stadium champions. Professional ring, swimming pool, pickleball court, and on-site restaurant. Programs from 8-day basics to 29-day Gold Class retreats covering beginners through advanced fighters. Also runs CrossFit and fitness bootcamp programs.
- Area
- Chiang Mai · 340 M1, Rim Nuea, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50180
- Hours
- Twice-daily sessions
- Go for
- Resort-style bootcamp with pool, pickleball, and twice-daily sessions
Gym Bangarang is a dedicated Muay Thai and fitness camp in Mae Rim’s rice fields, about 20 minutes from Chiang Mai centre. It runs twice-daily sessions year-round, led by Chiang Mai stadium champions. Facilities include a professional ring, swimming pool, pickleball court, and on-site restaurant. Programs range from short basics camps to longer fitness retreats; CrossFit and fitness bootcamp options are also available.
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City gyms near Kotchasarn and Chang Khlan
These two gyms suit travellers staying around the Night Bazaar, Chang Khlan Road, or the Kotchasarn Road stretch along the eastern moat.
Thaikla Muay Thai Gym: Chang Khlan Road
Thaikla Muay Thai Gym
A city gym on Chang Khlan Road, the Night Bazaar strip south-east of the Old City moat. Handy if you are staying around Chang Khlan or Kotchasarn Road and want to train without leaving town.
- Area
- Chang Khlan · 199/15 Chang Khlan Rd, Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300
- Go for
- City gym on Chang Khlan Road near the Night Bazaar
Thaikla Muay Thai Gym is at 199/15 Chang Khlan Road, on the Night Bazaar strip south-east of the Old City moat. It is the handiest option on this page if your hotel is around Chang Khlan or Kotchasarn Road and you want to train without leaving town.
Xlion Muaythai Gym: Hai Ya
Xlion Muaythai Gym
A Muay Thai gym on Soi 2 off Rakaeng Road in Hai Ya, just south of the Old City and a short ride from Chang Khlan and Kotchasarn Road.
- Area
- Hai Ya · 88 Soi 2, Rakaeng Rd, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100
- Go for
- Hai Ya gym south of the Old City, off Rakaeng Road
Xlion Muaythai Gym is at 88 Soi 2, Rakaeng Road in Hai Ya, just south of the Old City and a short ride from Chang Khlan and Kotchasarn Road.
Old City gyms and surroundings
Four gyms sit inside or just outside the moat. If you are staying in the Old City, you can walk to the first three; Krudam is a short ride west towards Nimmanhaemin.
Chiangmai Muay Thai Gym: Vieng Kaew Road
Chiangmai Muay Thai Gym
An Old City gym on Vieng Kaew Road in Sri Phum, inside the north-west corner of the moat. The most walkable option on this page if you are staying in the Old City.
- Area
- Old City · 76 Vieng Kaew Rd, Sri Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200
- Go for
- Old City gym on Vieng Kaew Road inside the moat
Chiangmai Muay Thai Gym is at 76 Vieng Kaew Road in Sri Phum, inside the north-west corner of the Old City moat. It is the most walkable gym on this page for Old City hotels.
Dang Muay Thai Gym & Muay Thai Gear Shop: Arak Road
Dang Muay Thai Gym & Muay Thai Gear Shop
A Muay Thai gym with an attached gear shop on Arak Road, the western moat road of the Old City in Sri Phum. Useful if you need gloves, shorts or wraps before starting at any of the camps on this page.
- Area
- Old City · 43/1 Arak Rd, Sri Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200
- Go for
- Old City gym with an attached Muay Thai gear shop
Dang Muay Thai Gym is at 43/1 Arak Road, the western moat road of the Old City in Sri Phum, and runs a Muay Thai gear shop alongside the gym. It is a practical stop if you need gloves, shorts, or wraps before starting at any of the camps on this page.
YC Muaythai Gym: Sri Phum
YC Muaythai Gym
A third-floor Muay Thai gym on Moon Muang Road Lane 7, just inside the Old City's east moat in Sri Phum. Classes book through Klook; on GetYourGuide the same gym's classes are sold as Chiangmai Boxing Stadium.
- Area
- Old City · 32 Moon Muang Road Lane 7 (3rd floor), Sri Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200
- Go for
- Third-floor gym just inside the Old City's east moat
YC Muaythai Gym is on the third floor at 32 Moon Muang Road Lane 7, inside the Old City’s east moat. As with the other city gyms, take one session first and ask about weekly or monthly packages afterwards.
Krudam Gym Chiang Mai: Suthep
Krudam Gym Chiang Mai
A Muay Thai gym on Bunruang Rit Road in Suthep, just west of the Old City moat and within reach of the Nimmanhaemin area.
- Area
- Suthep · 2/1 Bunruang Rit Rd, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100
- Go for
- Suthep gym west of the Old City, towards Nimmanhaemin
Krudam Gym Chiang Mai is at 2/1 Bunruang Rit Road in Suthep, just west of the Old City moat and within reach of the Nimmanhaemin area.
How to choose
Pick Santai if you want northern stadium technique and are happy staying in nearby guesthouses. Pick Gym Bangarang if you want an all-in fitness-camp format with meals, pool time, and fixed twice-daily sessions in Mae Rim. If you would rather keep a city hotel and train around sightseeing, pick the gym nearest your bed (Chiangmai Muay Thai Gym, Dang, or YC in the Old City; Thaikla or Xlion for Chang Khlan and Hai Ya; Krudam for Suthep and Nimmanhaemin) and try one session before buying a package.
For more Thailand destinations see the full Muay Thai gyms in Thailand comparison, or the city guides for Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui. Want to watch a fight rather than train? See where to watch Muay Thai in Thailand. In Chiang Mai itself, Thapae Boxing Stadium beside Tha Phae Gate advertises fight nights from Monday to Saturday. Planning the rest of your trip? Start with our Chiang Mai visit guide.
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