FEBRUARY 2017 47- Tiger Muay Thai & MMA
Considered the Number 1 training facility in Phuket, Tiger Muay Thai has become
the training ground for the world’s most elite athletes. But despite its portfolio
of top Muay Thai fighters, Tiger Muay Thai caters to all levels of boxers – for
the holidaymaker to professional fighters who would like to learn the basics of
the sport or hone their skills in the ring. The trainers take the tradition of Muay
Thai seriously and hope to impart the same respect for the sport in all who join
them. Tiger Muay Thai also has other MMA, fitness, yoga and body conditioning
disciplines as well.
tigermuaythai.com - Rawai Muay Thai Khao Lak
This training camp that faces the Andaman Sea was set up by Tuk, who fought
professionally in the spot for 15 years. Its new Khao Lak facilities are best suited
for serious trainees of Muay Thai who would like to work on individual moves.
There are two two-hour classes daily that work on specific techniques like
Clinching, Low Kick, and Wai Kru. Apart from trainings, guests can also make use
of the swimming pool, massage and restaurant facilities for a break.
rawaimuaythai.com- Apsara Dinner Cruise by Banyan Tree
This luxurious dining experience by Banyan
Tree Resort will make for an extra special
night out and is perfect for couples hoping
to add romance on their trip to Thailand.
Guests get to enjoy elegant restaurant
cruising along the river on a converted
vintage rice barge through the night. The
barge comes to rest in front of famous
sights, such as Wat Arun Temple, the
Grand Palace and the golden Rama VIII
Bridge while guests dine on Royal Thai
cuisine prepared fresh onboard.
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apsara - White Orchid River Cruise
Be entertained on this two-hour evening
cruise along the Chao Phraya River
onboard the White Orchid River Cruise.
Feast on a Thai/Western buffet and enjoy
‘live’ music, as well as watch performances
of Thai classical dancing as the boat cruises
from Si Phraya Pier towards the Rama
VIII Bridge. Guests can also head up to
the open-air deck to soak in the warm
atmosphere and catch the sun setting in
the distance.
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- Apsara Dinner Cruise by Banyan Tree
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Thai boxing classes
‘The art of eight limbs’ is the nickname given to the traditional Thai
combat sport of Muay Thai. The mental and physical discipline is a full
body workout that has attracted a strong following all over the world.
There are many gyms in places like Bangkok, Phuket and Khao Lak that
are open for foreigners to try out this stimulating and challenging sport
and even train full time like a professional.
Dinner cruise
The early morning might see
vendors on long boats selling fruits,
vegetables, souvenirs and more at
the floating markets on the Chao
Phraya River but the river turns
into a channel of romance in the
evening as dinner cruises take sail.
Experience another side of the river
with the sights of Bangkok’s skyline
while tasting fine Thai cuisine
onboard a dinner cruise.Muay ThaiChao Phraya RiverFEBRUARY 2017 47