Samart Payakaroon's new Gym

[Hellfighter]

this information is taken from the latest interview by Serge TREFEU from http://www.siamfightmag.com

POPTHEERATHAM GYM

44/9 Moo.4 Soi Saimai 31 Saimai Road

Bangkok Thailand 10220

Tel : 084 707 7094

"S.T.: Today you have just opened a camp can you speak to us about it?

S.P.: Yes my camp has just opened hardly one month ago. His name is Poptheeratham Gym.

It is me who shall give the lessons with another trainer which is a former champion.

We have rooms which can welcome seven persons.

Everybody is welcome in my camp the children, the women can come to train here no problem at all!

S.T.: What are price?

S.P.: Training, accommodation and food 1800 bahts a day in room with air-conditioning and 1300 bahts a day in room without air-conditioning with ventilator. But for everything the information concerning the camp it is necessary to see with my wife it is her who takes care of everything me I train it is any (laughter)"

[hunter02]

Hell, where is the gym located? I know you have put the address but I seem to have missplaced by "thaiways" map book. What is near by? ie shoping centres, massage parlours etc thing I would know.

I though he would open a sityodtong.

[Dynamite Drew]

I though he would open a sityodtong.

from said link above :

"Poptheeratham is his professor's new name which is a tribute in sound former to trainer Yodthong"

[Dynamite Drew]

Hell, where is the gym located? I know you have put the address but I seem to have missplaced by "thaiways" map book. What is near by? ie shoping centres, massage parlours etc thing I would know.


try: www.maps.google.com.au

type "bangkok,thailand" in search bar

than map of bangkok should come up

then type "saimai rd " in search bar

[Hellfighter]

SaiMai area is out past the old Don Muang international airport

[mbizzle]

It seems a bit expensive much like Sitsongpeenong especially for being out in the mangy suburbs out outer Bangkok. Not sure I could pay that much and be bored out of my brain when not training.

[Hellfighter]

be bored out of my brain when not training.

that's when you sleep or relax

[TomS]

What are the prices for 1 month + visits? Does sound as though it's on the higher range. Will be interesting to read a few farang reviews in time.

[Dynamite Drew]

. Not sure I could pay that much and be bored out of my brain when not training.

you there for a holiday and party or to train ?

perhaps thats why Samart chose the area ...... less distractions for the fighters

[Hellfighter]

there appears to be quite a few Gyms popping up outside the popular areas, personally, I think it's a good thing and agree with Drew

[mbizzle]

you there for a holiday and party or to train ?

perhaps thats why Samart chose the area ...... less distractions for the fighters

I've trained in a similar area for half the price with a high quality gym. Also food twice a day was included. There was still little distractions. Any idea why he has such a high price?

I'd have the ****s paying 54,000 a month, having to buy my own food and still being a 2-300 baht ride out to bangkok if I wanted to see the fights on the weekend. When you are staying for longer than 2 weeks these things do matter.

Theres plenty of other gyms at half price like Keatkhamtorn, Kaewsamrit and Kiatphontip in similar areas with high quality training and equipment.

[Hellfighter]

true about the prices of the other Gyms, but Kaewsamrit and Kiatphontip are going to cost you just as much for the taxis

[Dynamite Drew]

everyone wants things their way ..... bad location , too expensive blah blah blah

ever thought about why Samart chose the location and set prices as such ?

like i said earlier , maybe he chose the location so there less distraction for the fighters

maybe he set his prices high so he attracts only the best fighters and not tourist fighters

his gym , his prices , his way ........ if you dont like , dont go there ...... ITS NOT HARD !!!

[Bushi]

everyone wants things their way ..... bad location , too expensive blah blah blah

ever thought about why Samart chose the location and set prices as such ?

like i said earlier , maybe he chose the location so there less distraction for the fighters

maybe he set his prices high so he attracts only the best fighters and not tourist fighters

his gym , his prices , his way ........ if you dont like , dont go there ...... ITS NOT HARD !!!I guess it's like promoters putting on ring girls, entrance music etc, giving the payinng public what they want... that's what helps put bums on seats and ensures the ongoing viability of shows, thus, we are seeing more shows, as the sport moves forward...:rolleyes:

[hunter02]

Thanks for the help drew! Cheers hell. I have trained in thailand a fair few times and all im doing monday to saturday between session is falling asleep during the first scene of pirated dvd! Too knackered. As for the rate... you get what you pay for, Samart is one of the all time best. I think I will head there in june.

[Dynamite Drew]

your welcome Hunter

[Dynamite Drew]

I guess it's like promoters putting on ring girls, entrance music etc, giving the payinng public what they want... that's what helps put bums on seats and ensures the ongoing viability of shows, thus, we are seeing more shows, as the sport moves forward...:rolleyes:

ring card girls and entrance music been happening for years , even back when i was fighting in mid-late 90s - i had "Battery" by Metallica as my entrance music

so whats your point ?

[Hellfighter]

c'mon Bushi, it's what the westerners want and what most expect

Lumpinee, Raja, Omnoi, CH7 stadiums get packed out don't have any of that... after attending 30+ stadium promotions while I lived in over there, I recall there was only 1 show that had "music" before the main event (besides the Wai Khru and the fight) & it was the Lumpinee vs Rajadamnern Super Show with Saenchai vs Petchboonchu & Sagetdao

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2117/pdvd426.jpg

back to the subject, no one can expect Samart to charge very little and then up the price later... start big and maybe drop it later, depending on the numbers he gets attending

[jarhead]

that is amazingly deer
samart is a legend and i have nothing but respect for him but no chance in hell would i pay that much...
kiatphontip is less than half that

[hunter02]

Ive got a wife who thinks a 4 star hotel is roughing it, Im happy with $60 a night with training haha

[mbizzle]

everyone wants things their way ..... bad location , too expensive blah blah blah

ever thought about why Samart chose the location and set prices as such ?

like i said earlier , maybe he chose the location so there less distraction for the fighters

maybe he set his prices high so he attracts only the best fighters and not tourist fighters

his gym , his prices , his way ........ if you dont like , dont go there ...... ITS NOT HARD !!!

You are usually complaining about the price of local shows let alone a major trip. Cost is a big factor and its a geniuine questions. Does his name really warrant double to three times the price of top rated Bangkok gyms. Is there anything else to draw people to the gym?

The tourist fighters will stay in Phuket and the islands. For those a little more serious its a serious decision to cut your trips length in half just to train with Samart.

Just so you don't get anymore upset I won't be going.

[Bushi]

Mbizz...

I guess you understood my point to DD....:cool:

[Hellfighter]

mbizzle, not everyone goes to Fairtex for the full use of the resort facilities, but it doesn't stop them charging prices between fans and aircon

[Dynamite Drew]

I've trained in a similar area for half the price with a high quality gym. Also food twice a day was included. There was still little distractions. Any idea why he has such a high price?

I'd have the ****s paying 54,000 a month, having to buy my own food and still being a 2-300 baht ride out to bangkok if I wanted to see the fights on the weekend. When you are staying for longer than 2 weeks these things do matter.

Theres plenty of other gyms at half price like Keatkhamtorn, Kaewsamrit and Kiatphontip in similar areas with high quality training and equipment.



guess you didnt read this as prices include food ........




S.T.: What are price?

S.P.: Training, accommodation and food 1800 bahts a day in room with air-conditioning and 1300 bahts a day in room without air-conditioning with ventilator. But for everything the information concerning the camp it is necessary to see with my wife it is her who takes care of everything me I train it is any (laughter)"

[mbizzle]

Oh my bad, I made the mistakes.

Maybe its the food thats worth 15-25k a month more than other gyms? Oh well I'll wait for someone with enough coin to let me know what its like. Hope he is around and focuses on his students, sounds like hes got a lot on his plate with the movies and singing if hes still doing that as well.

Good luck to the gym.

[poondaddy]

From the pics in MuaySiam article, she looks like a pretty serious facility (apologies as my scanner is only A4)

[Dynamite Drew]

right click on image and when it opens up , right click on it again and then right click again to zoom out

decent size the read/look at then

[Hellfighter]

thanks for the pics, poondaddy