Lanna Muay Thai
Chiang Mai's most historic foreigner-friendly camp, also called Kiat Busaba — a traditional gym that has trained visiting students for decades, with drop-ins, packages and rooms on site.
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- Hours
- Mon–Sat 07:00–19:00
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Details
- Address
- 177, Amphoe Saraphi
- Phone
- 093 139 6177
- Website
- lanna-muaythai.com
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Why go, and how to do it well
Lanna Muay Thai, known on its sign and its Google listing as Kiat Busaba, is the most historic of Chiang Mai's gyms that take foreign students, and one of the first in Thailand to do so. It sits on the west side of the city near the university, and it has kept the old model while newer camps around it turned into resorts, with a covered ring, a row of bags, Thai trainers who have fought at the Lumpinee level, and students who range from nervous first-timers to fighters preparing for local stadium cards, which the gym still puts its people on.
Training follows the classic two-session day, six days a week, and the gym sells single sessions, weekly and monthly packages, and private hours, with simple rooms available on site for anyone who wants to live at the camp; ask the office for current rates, which the gym posts on its own site and Facebook page. The neighborhood is one of Chiang Mai's most liveable for a long stay, with Nimman's cafés a short ride east and Doi Suthep's foothills for morning runs.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Lanna Muay Thai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanna Muay Thai worth visiting?
Lanna Muay Thai holds a 4.9★ rating from 140 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Lanna Muay Thai?
Lanna Muay Thai is typically open 07:00–19:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Lanna Muay Thai?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Lanna Muay Thai located?
Lanna Muay Thai is at 177, Amphoe Saraphi, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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