Location: Phuket, Thailand
Address: 10/3 Soi Ta-iead, Ao Chalong, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83130, Thailand
Gym type: Muay Thai training camp
Overview
Dragon Muay Thai is a locally run Muay Thai gym located on Soi Ta-iead in Chalong, part of Phuket’s recognised fitness street area. The gym provides twice-daily group training sessions and positions itself as accessible to trainees across different experience levels, from beginners to more experienced practitioners.
Lineage & Identity
Dragon Muay Thai operates as a family-run training camp with local ownership. Its identity centres on small group classes and personalised instruction, emphasising traditional Muay Thai technique and conditioning within a quieter, less crowded environment than many larger Phuket camps.
Coaching & Notable Trainers
The coaching staff consists of experienced Thai trainers with professional competition backgrounds. Named trainers include Prawit Khamsrisuk (Kru Jack), a former Muay Siam Southern Champion; Samarn Jarernjit (Kru Marn), a Southern Thailand and Bangla Stadium Champion; Prayong Kengnok (Kru Bas), a Thailand and China Champion; Ekkaphot Tanthai (Kru Tum), a Phuket and Suwit Stadium Champion; Nawa Pimmakhan (Kru Beer), a Northeast Thailand Boxing Club Champion; and Nopadol Kongkuan (Kru Yai), a Channel 7 Champion.
Training Style & Competition
Training typically consists of morning and afternoon sessions focused on Muay Thai fundamentals, pad work, clinch technique, and conditioning. Small student-to-trainer ratios are maintained to allow for more individualised coaching.
Training Demographic & Accommodation
Dragon Muay Thai attracts both short-stay visitors and long-term trainees seeking focused instruction. Accommodation packages combining room and training are available for extended stays, with additional housing options nearby.
Socials
Instagram: @dragonmuaythai
