Training
Two Muay Thai classes per day, six days per week. Private sessions with a trainer are also available.
TRADITIONAL MUAY THAIChinnarach Muay Thai Camp
Owned and run by a two-time World Muay Thai Champion, Chinnarach Muay Thai is one of Koh Phangan's longest running gyms. It is a large, open-air facility with a full-size professional ring, a huge mat-covered training area, a wide variety of kick-bags, two stretching and shadowboxing sections with full length mirrors.
Book your stayfrom 9 693 THB / week
Train with champions
Chin is one of Thailand's most famous Muay Thai fighters. He had his first fight at the age of nine and quickly rose through the ranks as a teenager. In 1997 Chin was given his first title shot, becoming the Southern Thailand Junior Champion. The following year he became the National Junior Champion. In 1999 he entered the elite adult fight-scene of Thailand's national Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums in Bangkok, where he dominated the Featherweight division for the next three years
Chin (fight name "Chinnarach")
About the camp
SINCE 2005
Chinnarach Muay Thai is a large, open-air gym with a full-size professional ring, a huge mat-covered training area, a wide variety of kick-bags, two stretching and shadowboxing sections with full length mirrors, and a shop offering high quality Muay Thai equipment and clothing. The entire gym is covered with a high-rise roof specifically designed to capture the cool sea breeze and make your training experience even more pleasurable. Since opening in 2005 on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan, they have trained thousands of students of all levels - from complete beginners to professional fighters. The gym has a warm and friendly atmosphere. Everyone who trains with them always leaves feeling that they are part of the family.
Camp facilities
Accommodation
Students stay in the Billabong Hotel, which has comfortable rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms and fridge.
Motorbike rental
Motorbike and scooter rental can be organised through the gym, making it easy to explore Koh Phangan.
Equipment
Full-size professional ring, a huge mat-covered training area, a wide variety of kick-bags, two stretching and shadowboxing sections with full length mirrors.
Arrival
The gym will collect you from the ferry pier and take you to your accommodation.
Onsite shop
The gym has a shop offering high quality Muay Thai equipment and clothing. Everything you need to train.
Your trainers
Kru Chin
Head Traiiner
Kru Billy
Trainer
Kru Bing
Trainer
Kru Fin
Trainer
Kru Ao-Kai
Trainer
Accommodation
About 5 minutes scooter ride from the gym, the hotel offers comfortable private rooms with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, flat-screen TV, fridge and desk. There is also a saltwater swimming pool, garden, and restaurant.
11 photosBillabong Hotel
Located a hundred meters from Baan Tai Beach, Billabong Hotel offers comfortable standard rooms with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning, a saltwater swimming pool, garden, and restaurant.
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Book your stay
Pick your dates, a training package and your stay. Pay just 20% now, and the rest directly to the gym.
Location
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The team at Chinnarach are very experienced at teaching all levels - from beginners to amateur fighters. For beginners, they focus on teaching the fundamentals and helping students build a solid foundation in Muay Thai.
There are two Muay Thai classes each day, morning and afternoon, Monday to Saturday. Training covers technique, pad work, bag work, fitness, sparring and clinching. There are no classes on Sundays. You can train either once per day or twice per day, depending on your package.
Yes. Private one-on-one training sessions are available for students who want more individual attention from a trainer. Private sessions are not included in your package and can be arranged directly with the gym during your stay.
Yes. As part of your package, you will stay at the Billabong Hotel, which is 5 minutes scooter ride from the gym. The hotel offers comfortable private rooms with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, flat-screen TV, fridge and desk. There is also a saltwater swimming pool, garden, and restaurant.
The package includes your accommodation and one or two Muay Thai classes per day, six days per week. Some other optional activities may include small additional costs, such as boat trips or tickets to fight nights, for example. You can choose to join in or opt out of any activities.
Prices include training and accommodation. For an exact quote, please see the booking form on this page. The total price is calculated using full months and weeks first, with any remaining nights charged at a daily rate.
Check-in on the day of arrival is 14:00 and check-out on the day of leaving is 12:00.
Yes. But on the day of arrival, you can only attend the afternoon class only (not the morning class). And on the day of leaving, you can only attend the morning class (not the afternoon class). In between your days of arrival and leaving, you can attend all classes. Please note: there are no classes on Sundays.
You pay 20% deposit when you book. Please note: the deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. The remaining balance is paid directly to the gym and the hotel when you arrive.
No. The 20% deposit is only refundable in cases where the gym is unable to fulfill your booking. If you are responsible for non-attendance, then you lose the deposit.
After you have completed your booking and paid the 20% deposit, you will receive an email from us confirming your reservation details and payment. We also provide the contact details of the gym and hotel in case you need to reach out to them.
Koh Phangan offers plenty of ways to stay active and enjoy the island, including swimming, hiking, waterfalls, boat trips and yoga. There are around 35 beaches to explore, as well as plenty of quieter places to relax. There are plenty of great restaurants and food markets. And there are 2-3 fight nights held every week where you can go and watch live full contact Muay Thai action!
No. But there are plenty of places nearby to grab cheap and tasty meals, as well as the gym's onsite cafe serving healthy meals and drinks.
Budget on spending around 200-250 THB per day.
The gym is a large, open-air facility with a full-size professional ring, a huge mat-covered training area, a wide variety of kick-bags, two stretching and shadowboxing sections with full length mirrors.
The gym is located about 10 minutes walk from the main town of Thong Sala. Please see the map on this page.
Yes, absolutely. The gym is very experienced in training students up to fighter level and can even arrange for you to fight is you want.