Owning a Muay Thai Gym in Thailand: The Unexpected Joys

There are many challenges in owning any business in Thailand.  In this respect, owning a Muay Thai gym is no different. Thailand’s culture is unique and this permeates through to how business is conducted. Within the Muay Thai gym business sphere, some come under the governance of the Sports Authority whilst others are registered businesses.  Consequently, there are differences between gyms in how they are run and regulated.  This causes frustrations and misunderstandings outside of the normal trials and tribulations of operating in a foreign country. Nevertheless, owning a Muay Thai Gym here in Phuket brings with it enormous unexpected pleasures unlikely to be accrued operating elsewhere in the world.  All of these are rewarding in one way or another.  The list below is not in...