Training twice a day, six days a week can take its toll on both mind and body. We’ve seen people burnout after one week; sometimes even after just a few days due to exhaustion, the huge difference in heat, and the intensive routines that Thai fighters go through. Muay Thai is arguably more mental than physical; the ability to push your body to its extremes requires immense fortitude and endurance. Getting away from the gym in order to experience the activities in the city, and even the occasional trip to the beach to unwind is a great way to keep the mind strong and the body relaxed. Every trip to the beach is handled by one or multiple Khongsittha employees to make sure that everyone is being taken care of.
Beach Trip to Hua Hin or Pattaya
One thing is certain about Bangkok; it is one of those large, metropolitan cities that don’t sleep. One of the trips that we commonly host at the gym is the option to take willing customers to either the coastal towns of Pattaya or Hua Hin for a few days to soak up the ocean breeze and sun rays.
Pattaya
Pattaya is one of the closest coastal cities to Bangkok and a 90 minute drive from the gym. On almost every occasion that we have a fighter competing in Max Muay Thai, which is located in Pattaya, we offer customers the option to have van delivery to a partner resort in order to watch the fights, and to stay in city over the weekend. Pattaya is known for having excellent seafood, a vibrant nightlife scene, and activities like jet skiing, boat tours, fishing, and more.
Depending on the amount of customers at any given time, the total cost per person for a trip to Pattaya can vary. The shuttle ride to Pattaya departs from Ekkamai Bus Terminal 2 every hour and the ticket costs 120 THB per person. Accommodation can vary but Max Muay Thai has basic housing for about 500 THB per night. Food and drinks are the same costs as Bangkok. We tell our customers to expect spending between 2500-3000 THB for a weekend in Pattaya.
Hua Hin
Hua Hin is another coastal city, located about three hours from the city of Bangkok. Hua Hin beach is known throughout the world as being an incredible place to kitesurf, and some of Thailand’s most beautiful resorts are located in this town. Our partner resort, Baan Sea Talay is the perfect destination to relax after a hard week of training with other customers. With a BBQ set up, a 25 meter distance from the beach, and options to shadowbox in the shallow ocean waves, the trip is an inexpensive way for Bangkok Muay Thai practitioners to recharge their batteries.
For about 3,500 THB per person, Khongsittha customers will get to enjoy an all-inclusive stay at a beautiful beachside house. Barbecuing at the house or at the beach are both options, and breakfast is included the following morning before heading back to Bangkok. We’re planning on doing more coastal city trips in 2017, if you’re interested in training at Khongsittha and still being able to experience the beauty of Thailand’s beaches, reserve your next training package with us and receive 10% off by using the code KST2017. (Valid for Muay Thai packages only).
