Vs Koh Phangan
Koh SamuiGulf island camps and Samui stadium nights - a separate island circuit from Phuket.

Island stadium strip, recovery beaches between cards
A tighter gulf-island fight circuit than Samui - arenas clustered around the coast, with beach days and a slower island pace between training blocks.
Gyms
18
Fighters
282
Stadiums
7
Fights this year
397
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Why train in Koh Phangan
A tighter gulf-island fight circuit than Samui - arenas clustered around the coast, with beach days and a slower island pace between training blocks.
Camp scene
Smaller gym scene than Phuket, with camps that sit close to the stadium strip rather than a dense tourist-gym corridor.
Fight scene
A dense cluster of island stadiums and arenas - more cards per square kilometre than Samui.
Local draw: Haad Rin · Island beaches · Waterfalls · Fight night circuit
Koh Phangan is a beach training base: morning pads, salt air recovery, and fight nights within easy reach. Pair it with a city stretch in Bangkok for denser cards, or a mountain month in Chiang Mai when you want cooler mornings and longer camp focus. 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.
Diamond Muay ThaiKoh Phangan, Surat Thani88 bouts
M19 MUAY THAI GYMKoh Phangan, Surat Thani73 bouts
RITTISAK MUAY THAIKoh Phangan, Surat Thani48 bouts
Jomhod Muay ThaiKoh Phangan, Surat Thani41 bouts
Martial Arts Academy Koh PhangnaKoh Phangan, Surat Thani36 bouts
Chinnarach Muay ThaiKoh Phangan, Surat Thani34 bouts
VENOM MUAY THAIKoh Phangan, Surat Thani14 bouts
PHANGAN MUAY THAIKoh Phangan, Surat Thani13 boutsEvery camp on record, A to Z, including gyms that train visitors but rarely put fighters on cards.
Venues
Fight venues linked to Koh Phangan, with the next card when it is on the calendar.
Jomhod Muay Thai ArenaKoh Phangan, Surat Thani16 events
Thong Sala StadiumKoh Phangan, Surat Thani13 events
Chinnarach Thai Boxing StadiumKoh Phangan, Surat Thani13 events
Jaroenrit StadiumKoh Phangan, Surat Thani10 events
VENUM Koh Phangan Muay Thai StadiumKoh Phangan, Surat Thani6 events
The Moon Fight Muay Thai StadiumKoh Phangan, Surat Thani6 events
Haad Rin ArenaKoh Phangan, Surat Thani4 eventsRankings
Ranked by recorded bouts from Koh Phangan camps - AZIZ 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.
Haad Rin BeachBeach · Haad RinParty beach at the southeast tip, home of the Full Moon scene.
Thong Sala MarketMarket · Thong SalaMain pier town market for fresh food, cafes, and island supply runs.
Than Sadet WaterfallNature · Than SadetMulti-level jungle waterfall with swimming holes and royal history.
Bottle BeachBeach · Bottle BeachQuiet north-coast bay reached by boat or a rough dirt road.
Thong Nai PanTwin east-coast bays — the quieter alternative to Haad Rin.BeachThong Nai Pan
Haad SaladNorthwest beach with a reef and a slower west-coast pace.BeachHaad Salad
Mae Haad and Koh MaSandbar to Koh Ma at the northwest tip — snorkelling on a rest day.BeachMae Haad
Phaeng WaterfallCentral-island waterfall with a jungle trail and a viewpoint above the falls.NatureKoh Phangan
Haad YaoLong west-coast beach with sunset bars and a less crowded swim.BeachHaad Yao
SrithanuWest-coast village strip — yoga, sunsets, and a quieter base than Haad Rin.BeachSrithanu
ChaloklumNorth-coast fishing bay with a pier, seafood, and a calmer village feel.BeachChaloklum
Chinese Temple Koh PhanganColourful Chinese shrine on the southeast coast, a short stop from Thong Sala.TempleBaan TaiSnapshots
Nearby
Switch neighborhood if you want a quieter camp, a beach strip, or fight-night energy - or compare it with Koh Phangan.
Planning
Training and trip planning for Koh Phangan.
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.
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Shortlist gyms, catch a card, and build visa dates before you book flights.
Camps on this page
12
Fighters tracked
282
Fight venues
7
Quick answers
By fight activity on the cards we track, the most active camps in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani are [Diamond Muay Thai](/gyms/diamond-muay-thai) (88 bouts), [SOR SAKTAI](/gyms/sor-saktai) (79 bouts) and [M19 MUAY THAI GYM](/gyms/m19-muay-thai-gym) (73 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.
18 camps and training corners in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani are on MuayThaiTime, with 282 fighters from them on record and 397 bouts this year. Each camp page shows prices when the gym publishes them.
7 stadiums host fight nights in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani: [Jomhod Muay Thai Arena](/stadiums/jomhod-muay-thai-arena), [Thong Sala Stadium](/stadiums/thong-sala-stadium) and [Chinnarach Thai Boxing Stadium](/stadiums/muay-thai-chinnarach-thai-boxing-stadium). Stadium pages list fight nights per week, ticket prices and seating.
Camp pages in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 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, Koh Phangan 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).