Sityodtong Camp
One of Muay Thai's most revered traditional camps, in Pattaya since the 1950s — champions' lineage, old-school training and an atmosphere money can't build.
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- Hours
- Mon–Sat 15:00–17:30
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- 086 333 9693
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Why go, and how to do it well
Sityodtong is one of the most revered names in Muay Thai — a Pattaya camp whose lineage runs back to the late master Yodtong Senanan, who trained generations of champions and shaped the modern sport. Training here is a pilgrimage as much as a workout. The gym remains old-school and family-run, the walls carry decades of fight history, and the coaching keeps Kru Yodtong's technical tradition alive through trainers who came up inside it. Fighters from around the world — including some who went on to build famous gyms and promotions of their own — treat the Sityodtong name with a reverence very few camps anywhere command.
Training runs six days a week, with the group session in the afternoon in the traditional camp mold — built on running, long pad rounds, bag work, clinch and sparring, with foreigners training beside the camp's Thai fighters rather than in a separate tourist program. The polish of the resort-style camps is absent, and that is exactly the point.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Skip-the-line entry, guided visits and day-tour combos around Sityodtong Camp.
Around here, on foot
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Sityodtong Camp, round out your day in Pattaya with contrasting stops nearby.
36 Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung
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Sityodtong Camp: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sityodtong Camp worth visiting?
Sityodtong Camp holds a 4.9★ rating from 69 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of Sityodtong Camp?
Sityodtong Camp is typically open 15:00–17:30 — 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 Sityodtong Camp?
The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: September – October (wettest months).
Where is Sityodtong Camp located?
Sityodtong Camp is at 36 Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
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