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Chiang Mai, Thailand

Santai Muay Thai

A quiet, authentic camp in the Chiang Mai countryside. Beginners welcome, fights arranged when you are ready.

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Location
San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai
Levels
All levels
Sessions
Twice a day, Mon to Sat
Rooms
8 guest houses

At a glance

Santai Muay Thai sits in the countryside of San Kamphaeng, outside Chiang Mai. It trains twice a day, six days a week, welcomes complete beginners, and can arrange fights in local stadiums for students the trainers judge ready. The setting is quiet and focused on training and rest.

Trainers

Kru Doh (Anantachai Pinsinchai)
Head trainer
Born and raised in Santai, San Kamphaeng. He started Muay Thai at age 10 at a village backyard gym and built his career on clinch, knees, and elbows.
Kru Lop (Lop Narupai)
Trainer
Consistently ranked top 5 at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums
Known as one of the superstar twin fighters in his prime, noted for high fight IQ and technical skill.
Kru Ten (Boraphet Pinsinchai)
Trainer
Thailand boxing champion, Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums
A clinch specialist and Thailand boxing champion who competed at the top Bangkok stadiums.
Kru Panom TopKingboxing
Trainer
130 fights, WPMF champion at 160 lbs, Lumpinee Stadium Thailand champion at 154 lbs
Highly experienced trainer with 130 professional fights, holding both a WPMF world title and a Lumpinee Stadium championship.
Kru Kanongsuk Chuwattana
Trainer
3x Rajadamnern Stadium champion at two weights, Max Muay Thai champion, IFMA gold medalist finalist
Three-time Rajadamnern champion across two weight classes and a Max Muay Thai title holder with international competition experience.

Prices

OptionPrice per the camp's site
Training onlyfrom about 8 US dollars a day
Training and a roomfrom about 12 US dollars a day
Fighter's room and trainingfrom 4,000 THB a week
Pool villa and trainingfrom 7,500 THB a week

These are the 'from' prices the camp advertises, and the room options bundle training with a room. Exact rates vary by room and length of stay. Confirm directly with the camp.

Training and schedule

Two sessions a day, morning and afternoon, six days a week, Monday to Saturday, with Sunday off. Sessions cover warm ups, technique, pad and bag work, clinch and sparring.

  • All levels Muay Thai, beginners welcome
  • Two sessions a day, six days a week
  • Fight prep and stadium matchmaking when ready
  • Small group attention

Rooms

Eight guest house options near the camp with training included in the nightly rate, from a simple fighter's room to a pool villa.

Who it suits

A good fit for people who want a quiet, traditional camp in the countryside, and for beginners who want small group attention. Airport pickup, scooter rental and a gear shop are available.

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Common questions

Do I need experience to train at Santai?
No. It welcomes complete beginners and adjusts training to your level. The first weeks focus on technique and conditioning.
What is the daily schedule?
Two sessions a day, morning and afternoon, six days a week, with Sunday off.
Can I fight in a stadium during my stay?
Once you have trained and the trainers judge you ready, they help arrange a match in a local stadium.

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