Guide to Buying Muay Thai Gear in Bangkok
No Muay Thai vacation to Bangkok is complete without scoring a stash of gear. The Thai capital offers the best deals on Muay Thai goods and the widest range possible. Most visitors inevitably stock up on cheap but great-quality hand wraps, Thai liniment oil and a pair of boxing gloves, or two. T-shirts with Muay Thai logos or graphics are popular options too. It would certainly be a crime to return home empty-handed. Shopping for Muay Thai gear is always a fun experience for fight fans. Due to the immense tourist traffic heading into the country every year, some local shop owners charge a “tourist premium” on unsuspecting customers to make a quick buck. Such shops are usually found around areas where tourists congregate such as Nana in downtown Sukhumvit and the popular MBK mall. While some enjoy the bargaining aspect of shopping in Bangkok, one can often find Muay Thai goods at better prices in official shops and trusted retailers. Muay Thai gear shops are scattered around the city so here are some popular shopping spots to consider:
YOKKAO Training Center Bangkok[/caption] The most convenient avenue to buy gear for those who have come to train Muay Thai in Bangkok is the gym. Most Muay Thai gyms (not all) often stock a limited selection of gear and apparel for sale. The prices for standard products here will be more than official stockists but it’s a price to pay for the convenience. What is more appealing is that gyms often sell Muay Thai shorts and tees customized with their own design and logo. These apparel make for great souvenirs to bring back home.
YOKKAO Shop Bangkok[/caption] YOKKAO Training Center is one of the best Muay Thai gyms in Bangkok and houses a shop peddling its world-famous products. From premium boxing gloves to shin guards to a wide selection of Muay Thai shorts and apparel, this is the place to shop. The camp is located in the heart of downtown Sukhumvit, the most exciting district in the capital. The accessibility, coupled with the opportunity to train alongside world-famous Muay Thai fighters like Saenchai, Singdam, and Manachai makes YOKKAO Training Center Bangkok an attraction in itself and not to be missed.
