Group classes
1 session
1.5-2 hours
300-600 THB
Camp vibe and training level. Fight-ready camps, relaxed beach pads, and everything in between.


Rawai, Phuket, Thailand
Why train here
Scroll through the reviews and you'll notice something unusual. Most gyms are praised for their facilities or atmosphere. Kru Oh Muay Thai is praised for its coaching. Students regularly mention Kru Oh by name, describing him as extremely detail-oriented and someone who stops training to fix even small mistakes in footwork, balance, or timing. Others talk about preparing for their first fight under his guidance or returning to Rawai specifically to train with him again. Combined with recently upgraded facilities and a training environment that avoids the crowds of Phuket's larger camps, it's easy to understand why many experienced travellers describe Kru Oh as one of Phuket's best-kept secrets.

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What a training month at Kru Oh Muay Thai usually feels like
Typical group class flow at Kru Oh Muay Thai
Typical Phuket rates for a month at Kru Oh Muay Thai - group classes, privates, weekly & monthly packages.
1 session
1.5-2 hours
300-600 THB
Camp proof · tracked fights
Booking a month here? This is the competition signal behind the mats - real fighters, real cards, so coaching stays sharp for drop-ins and long camps.
Fights
39
Fight regions
Kru Oh Muay Thai in Phuket, Rawai has recorded 39 Muay Thai fights between Jan and Aug 2026, with fighters competing at Rawai Muay Thai Stadium and other local stadiums.
For camp joiners that matters: the gym has 25 fighters from 11 countries, showing up across 30 events and 4 venues- so training here sits next to an active fight team, not a tourist pad-only setup.
Notable fighters we've tracked: Jao Nam Ta (2 tracked fights), Kevin Mc Glynn (2 tracked fights) and Umalt Amirov (2 tracked fights).
This is a high output camp with weekly+ competition cadence in Rawai.
Suitable for Beginners, Intermediates, and Fighters.
Top fighters from
Netherlands (3)Australia (2)Belarus (2)France (2)Germany (2)
Consistent recent fights across Phuket, Rawai, and Patong.
Leaderboard
Train where the gym's fighters earn stadium rankings - proof the coaching works under pressure, not only in morning class.
Roster you may share mats with - many of them still take fights




Female

Nationalities training and fighting at Kru Oh Muay Thai
Fight nights where Kru Oh Muay Thai fighters get ring time - the competition culture you train inside.
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Local stadiums where Kru Oh Muay Thai fighters compete - useful if you want to watch your gym on fight night.
Training guide
Most people don't discover Kru Oh Muay Thai because they saw an advertisement.
They discover it because someone who trained there told them to go.
That pattern appears repeatedly across reviews and Reddit discussions. Visitors often describe trying several gyms around Phuket before recommending Kru Oh as their favourite, not because it has the biggest facility, but because of the quality of coaching.
The gym is led by Kru Oh, whose own fighting career began at eight years old in southern Thailand before progressing through Bangkok's stadium circuit, including Lumpinee Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium, Channel 7 Stadium, and Omnoi Stadium. He accumulated around 180 professional fights, making technical precision a central part of his coaching style.
Visitors consistently describe him as a coach who refuses to let bad habits develop. Instead of simply calling combinations, he adjusts stance, balance, distance, and timing throughout pad work. That attention to detail is probably the single biggest reason the gym has developed such a loyal following.
Kru Oh Muay Thai feels like a gym built around coaching rather than volume.
Following a major renovation, the facility now includes two full-size rings, more heavy bags, and expanded training space. The improvements allow the gym to remain comfortable while keeping the smaller atmosphere that many visitors appreciate.
But the facilities are rarely what people remember.
Instead, reviews focus on the sessions themselves.
One beginner described how Kru Oh corrected tiny technical details throughout every round, saying it felt like a private lesson despite attending a group class. Another visitor preparing for a first fight credited Kru Oh with guiding the entire fight camp and helping them earn their first victory.
Traditional conditioning is another recurring theme. Reddit users specifically mention that classes include old-school Muay Thai conditioning alongside technical work, something experienced practitioners often look for when choosing a Thai camp.
The reviews are remarkably consistent.
Rather than simply saying the gym is "friendly," visitors explain why.
Many mention that coaches quickly learn each student's level and adjust the intensity accordingly. Beginners describe feeling comfortable asking questions, while experienced practitioners appreciate being pushed technically rather than only physically.
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Depending on the day, some gyms run Muay Thai, boxing, and clinching sparring in the same session; others split them across morning and afternoon classes. Confirm the weekly sparring plan with the camp.
Day pass (2 sessions)
Morning + afternoon
500-900 THB
Weekly package
Mon-Sat · ~10-12 sessions
2,800-5,500 THB
Monthly package
Unlimited or 2x / day
8,000-15,000 THB
1 private (1 hour)
1-on-1 with a kru
600-1,000 THB
Weekly private pack (5×)
Better rate than drop-in
2,800-4,500 THB
Monthly private pack (12×)
Technique-focused block
6,500-10,000 THB
These are typical Thailand / Phuket camp ranges, not a confirmed quote from this gym. Ask the camp for current class times, sparring days, and package prices before you book.

For a 1-month Thailand camp: confirm class times, gear rules, and what a weekly or monthly pass includes before you book flights.
First month
Medium budget estimate
~$2,901
Typical range ~$2,466–~$3,337 · includes food, stay, gym, and transport
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Budget calculatorKru Oh Muay Thai FAQ
Kru Oh Muay Thai in Rawai, Phuket, Thailand suits fighters aiming to compete professionally in Phuket or Bangkok; students who value cleanliness, organization, and high standards; beginners looking for a welcoming and structured Muay Thai training environment; and anyone seeking a stay-and-train camp option. Message the gym about fight pathways, room options, and class levels before you book. Start with our First Muay Thai camp in Thailand guide.
Most Muay Thai camps in Rawai, Phuket, Thailand take first-timers - message Kru Oh Muay Thai before you land to ask about beginner slots, coach language, and how hard the morning run is. For a full first-camp walkthrough, see our First Muay Thai camp in Thailand guide.
One to two weeks is enough for a holiday training block; four to eight weeks is common if you want fight-ready conditioning. Ask about weekly vs monthly camp rates before you book flights. Use the camp budget calculator to compare stay lengths.
Pack hand wraps, gloves, shin guards, and a mouthguard. Camps often wrap hands for you and rent gloves or shin pads - still bring your own mouthguard. Full checklist: .
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Another recurring point is the amount of individual coaching. During low season, one visitor described training with just three students and three trainers, making the class feel almost like private instruction. Others note that even when attendance is higher, coaches continue moving between students to provide corrections throughout the session.
Several experienced travellers who had trained at multiple gyms in Thailand also ranked Kru Oh among the best they had visited, highlighting the combination of technical coaching, traditional conditioning, and manageable class sizes.
Kru Oh attracts a broad mix of students.
Complete beginners appreciate learning proper fundamentals from the beginning.
Intermediate practitioners often come specifically to improve technique and pad work.
Competitive fighters train here as well, with several reviews describing successful fight preparation under Kru Oh's guidance.
The gym is also popular with returning visitors, many of whom mention coming back every year specifically because of the coaching team.
Kru Oh Muay Thai is ideal for people who choose a gym based on coaching rather than reputation.
It's particularly suited for:
If your priority is training alongside UFC stars or having multiple martial arts under one roof, larger gyms like Bangtao or Tiger will offer more variety.
If your priority is becoming a better Muay Thai practitioner through quality coaching, Kru Oh makes a very strong case.
A week at Kru Oh Muay Thai usually changes the way people think about coaching.
Visitors rarely leave talking about the building or the equipment. Instead, they remember the small technical correction that suddenly made a kick feel effortless, the pad rounds that demanded precision instead of brute force, or the coach who noticed mistakes before they became habits.
That's why the gym continues to grow through recommendations instead of advertising. People train there, improve, and then tell the next person looking for a serious Muay Thai camp in Rawai: "Go train with Kru Oh."
Planning your first block? Start with our First Muay Thai camp in Thailand guide.
See the typical schedule and pricing on this page - group sessions often run about 300-600 THB (1.5-2 hours), day passes about 500-900 THB for two sessions, and privates about 600-1,000 THB per hour. Weekly and monthly packages usually cost less per session than daily drop-ins. Confirm current rates with the gym. Compare costs with the camp budget calculator.
A typical class often includes hand wraps by the kru, gear (gloves, shin pads, wraps - free or rent), guided stretching and warm-up, skipping or running, shadowboxing, bag work, pad rounds, technical drills, clinching, supervised Muay Thai or boxing sparring, conditioning, and a cool down. Some days combine sparring styles; others split Muay Thai, boxing, and clinch across morning and afternoon. Confirm the weekly plan with the camp.
We have tracked 25 fighters from this gym on local cards - ask the camp about stadium matchmaking, weight classes, and how many weeks they want before your first bout. See what a fight pathway looks like in First Muay Thai camp in Thailand.