Koh Chang Muay Thai Club
Koh Chang Muay Thai Club is the elephant island's place to train: a small gym at White Sand Beach, steps from the island's main accommodation and restaurant strip, running Muay Thai classes for the holiday crowd with Thai trainers who keep the sessions honest. The scale is deliberately modest — this is a beach-town gym, not a fight camp — but the fundamentals are taught properly, pads are held for every student, and visitors who train daily for a couple of weeks leave with real basics and better shoulders. The setting is the charm: Koh Chang's west coast packs beaches, waterfalls and jungle viewpoints into scooter range, and White Sand Beach's sunset bars sit a shirt-change from the last pad round. For travellers doing the quieter eastern-gulf route — Koh Chang, Koh Mak, Koh Kood — this is the one reliable training stop on the way. Good to know: walk-ins are the norm; class times are posted at the gym and shift a little by season, so check the board the day before. Bring wraps if you have them, borrow gloves if you don't. High season evenings fill with regulars — mornings are the quiet session.
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Koh Chang Muay Thai Club: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Koh Chang Muay Thai Club worth visiting?
Koh Chang Muay Thai Club holds a 5.0★ rating from 72 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Koh Chang.
What are the opening hours of Koh Chang Muay Thai Club?
Koh Chang Muay Thai Club is typically open 08:00-19:00 — 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 Koh Chang Muay Thai Club?
The best months to visit Koh Chang are November – March, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough seas, many closures).
Where is Koh Chang Muay Thai Club located?
Koh Chang Muay Thai Club is at 9, White Sand Beach, 44, Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, in Koh Chang. Getting around Koh Chang: Shared songthaews along the west-coast road; Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day — the hills between beaches are steep, ride carefully).
Location Info
9, White Sand Beach, 44, Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang081 983 9949Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – March
Avoid: June – September (rough seas, many closures)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 32°C(75°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
No airport on the island. From Bangkok, take a bus or minivan to Trat (5–6 hrs) or fly Bangkok Airways to Trat (TDX, ~1 hr), then the car ferry from Ao Thammachat pier (~30–45 min). Combined bus-and-ferry tickets are sold from Ekkamai.
Getting around
- •Shared songthaews along the west-coast road
- •Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day — the hills between beaches are steep, ride carefully)
- •Taxis and hotel transfers from the ferry pier
- •Longtail and speedboat trips from Bang Bao pier for island hopping
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Tips for Visiting Activities & Tours
Vet Elephant Sanctuaries
Only visit sanctuaries that prohibit riding, use no chains or bullhooks, and let elephants roam freely. Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai set the standard. If a place offers painting shows or circus tricks, walk away.
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Do Outdoor Activities in the Morning
Heat and humidity peak from noon to 3 PM. Schedule jungle treks, cycling tours, and outdoor cooking classes for early morning. Water activities are more flexible since you're in and out of the sea.
Nearby Places
Island Net Tour
A tour operator on Koh Chang's White Sand Beach offering island activities and excursions daily.
View point
A scenic hilltop viewpoint on Koh Chang offering panoramic views over the island and surrounding Gulf of Thailand.
Mu Ko Chang National Park
A protected marine and jungle park spanning Koh Chang and surrounding islands, open daily.
THAIFUN OFFICE
A well-regarded tour operator on Koh Chang offering organised activities and excursions across the island.
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Where to stay near Koh Chang Muay Thai Club
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – March
Avoid: June – September (rough seas, many closures)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 32°C(75°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
No airport on the island. From Bangkok, take a bus or minivan to Trat (5–6 hrs) or fly Bangkok Airways to Trat (TDX, ~1 hr), then the car ferry from Ao Thammachat pier (~30–45 min). Combined bus-and-ferry tickets are sold from Ekkamai.
Getting around
- •Shared songthaews along the west-coast road
- •Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day — the hills between beaches are steep, ride carefully)
- •Taxis and hotel transfers from the ferry pier
- •Longtail and speedboat trips from Bang Bao pier for island hopping