Vs Chiang Mai
PaiMountain-town camps above Chiang Mai - canyon evenings and walking-street nights, not island humidity.

Mountain air, temple mornings, camp rhythm
Northern Thailand's slower pace - cooler mornings, temple culture, and a growing camp scene away from the coast.
Gyms
37
Fighters
291
Stadiums
3
Fights this year
456
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Why train in Chiang Mai
Northern Thailand's slower pace - cooler mornings, temple culture, and a growing camp scene away from the coast.
Camp scene
Lanna culture, lower costs than Phuket, and gyms that favour consistency over tourist drop-ins.
Fight scene
Smaller local cards and regional shows - less glossy than Bangkok, more authentic northern scene.
Local draw: Old City temples · Night Bazaar · Mountain day trips · Lanna culture
Chiang Mai suits mountain and northern camp life: cooler mornings, temple days, and longer stays. Many travelers mix it with beach camps in Phuket or a city block in Bangkok when they want stadiums and a packed fight calendar. Browse all destinations or compare this base before you book.
Camps
Top gyms first, ranked by recorded bouts on Thailand fight sheets - the camps putting fighters on cards.
Xlion MuaythaiChiang Mai58 bouts
Lanna MuaythaiChiang Mai52 bouts
X-MAX MUAYTHAIChiang Mai44 bouts
PHETTONPHEUNGChiang Mai41 bouts
MANOP GYMChiang Mai38 bouts
WEERAPHAT MUAYTHAIChiang Mai29 bouts
SEDTHEE FIGHT CLUBChiang Mai20 bouts
CORE COMBAT CHIANG MAIChiang Mai18 bouts
THAPHAE MUAYTHAI GYMChiang Mai17 boutsEvery camp on record, A to Z, including gyms that train visitors but rarely put fighters on cards.
Venues
Fight venues linked to Chiang Mai, with the next card when it is on the calendar.
Loi Kroh Boxing StadiumChiang Mai73 events
Chiang Mai Boxing StadiumChiang Mai0 events
Tha Phae Boxing StadiumChiang Mai0 eventsRankings
Ranked by recorded bouts from Chiang Mai camps - ROCKSTAR is the current pace-setter.










When you are not on the pads
Beaches, temples, town, and boat days between training blocks - local spots tied to this camp base.
Doi SuthepTemple · Chiang MaiSacred hilltop temple with panoramic views over the city.
Old City templesTemple · Chiang MaiWat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, and the moated old quarter.
Night BazaarMarket · Chiang MaiEvening market for street food, crafts, and souvenirs.
Sunday Walking StreetMarket · Chiang MaiTha Phae to the old moat — crafts, street food, and the city's busiest Sunday night.
Wat UmongForest temple west of the old city with tunnels, a chedi, and a quieter pace.TempleChiang Mai
Doi InthanonThailand's highest peak — twin pagodas, waterfalls, and a full mountain day from town.NatureChom Thong
Wat Pha LatJungle temple on the Monk's Trail up Doi Suthep, a rest-day hike above the city.TempleChiang Mai
NimmanhaeminCafe and bar strip west of the old city — recovery dinners and a slower night out.NightlifeChiang Mai
Warorot MarketLocal day market by the Ping River for fruit, textiles, and northern snacks.MarketChiang Mai
Bua Thong Sticky WaterfallsLimestone falls you can climb without ropes, a popular day trip north of the city.NatureMae Taeng
Huay Tung TaoReservoir park with raft restaurants and a cool-water swim after morning pads.NatureChiang Mai
Mae KampongMountain village east of town — waterfall walks, cafes, and cooler air.NatureMae OnSnapshots
Planning
Training and trip planning for Chiang Mai.
Community retreat gyms
Community-led Muay Thai retreats in Thailand: gyms with a calm vibe, safe sparring culture, and space to train without fight-camp pressure. Three picks: Khunsuek (Krabi), Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA (Phuket), and Superbon Training Camp (Bangkok).
Camp budget
Interactive Thailand camp budget calculator: daily costs for food, protein, accommodation, transport, and gym fees. Compare low, medium, and high tiers for your stay length.
Ready to commit?
Shortlist gyms, catch a card, and build visa dates before you book flights.
Camps on this page
12
Fighters tracked
291
Fight venues
3
Quick answers
By fight activity on the cards we track, the most active camps in Chiang Mai are [VIP. MUAYTHAI](/gyms/vip-muaythai) (70 bouts), [Xlion Muaythai](/gyms/xlion-muaythai) (58 bouts) and [Lanna Muaythai](/gyms/lanna-muaythai) (52 bouts). "Best" depends on what you want: the compare tool on this page puts two camps side by side on price, fighters, visa support and accommodation.
37 camps and training corners in Chiang Mai are on MuayThaiTime, with 291 fighters from them on record and 456 bouts this year. Each camp page shows prices when the gym publishes them.
3 stadiums host fight nights in Chiang Mai: [Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium](/stadiums/loi-kroh-boxing-stadium), [Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium](/stadiums/chiang-mai-boxing-stadium) and [Tha Phae Boxing Stadium](/stadiums/tha-phae-boxing-stadium). Stadium pages list fight nights per week, ticket prices and seating.
Camp pages in Chiang Mai show weekly and monthly training passes in USD where the gym publishes them; day passes are usually cheaper per visit but dearer per session. Use the [camp budget calculator](/guides/camp-budget-calculator) to add stay, food and transport for a full trip estimate.
With 12 active camps to choose from, Chiang Mai suits first-timers who want options: pick a camp with beginner classes and accommodation, then follow the step-by-step [first camp guide](/first-muay-thai-camp-in-thailand).