Reference Guide to Muay Thai FAQ's ..a
- About Phuket
- Drivers license
- Gym Paymant's
- Gym REFUND Policy
- How to prepare for Training in Thailand
- Internet + Tech Savy information
- LATE arrivals
- Phuket Weather
- Phuket Airport
- Travel WARNING's for Phuket
- Travel insurance
- Thai money
- Thai language
- Things to know BEFORE you come to THAILAND
- Vaccinations
- Visa Thailand
- Washing clothes
- about the making of PHROMTHEP Muaythai Camp
- Information about Training in Bangkok .... Coming Soon.
about ... Phuket Thailand
Phuket is a tropical island located 830 km north of the Equator.
The island is approx 67km in length & approx 15km at its widest point.
The WATER tempature @ Phuket beaches is on average 23 - 27c | 75 - 82 F
The air tempature @ Phuket is always between 25c & 36c | 77 - 95 F
Population of Thailand = approx 62 million people
Population of Phuket = approx 800.000 during the High Season (November till April) & 350.000 during the Low Season (May intill end of October).
The average annual rainfall @ Phuket Thailand is + 2,200 mm
Average rain fall EACH month @ Phuket Thailand
Phuket Sunrise
Low season ( April - October) = Sunrise 6am | Sunset @ 6:45pm
High Season (November - March) = Sunrise 6.30am | Sunset @ 6pm
View # PHROMTHEP Muaythai Camp >> Location on GOOGLE maps
The Weather @ Phuket Thailand
We have 3 seasons here in the Tropics @ Phuket Thailand.
(Winter - The Peak Season)
November - December - January
The weather during the Peak Tourist season is PERFECT every day.
Day Temp: 30 - 32C | 85 - 89 F
Night time Temp: 24 - 27C | 75 - 80 F
Rain fall - Very little.
(Summer)
February - March - April
February to April is HIGH HUMIDITY months with each month increasing in temperature & humidity. Their is seldom any rain during February & March.
April is always the hottest month of the year @ Phuket Thailand with the average day & night tempature of 35c |95 F
(Monsoon Rains - The WET Season)
May - June - july - August - September - October
The Wet season in Thailand is better known @ Phuket as the Surfing Season
During the wet monsoon season ... the SURF @ Phuket is PUMPING.
September & October are ALWAYs months with the MOST rain.
See Video # Surfing @ Phuket Thailand
ALWAYs = SWIM between the FLAGS .
When you see the red & yellow flag on the beach, this represents a safe swimming zone patrolled by surf life savers. ALWAYS swim between these flags.
The benefits of coming to PHUKET during the WET Season.
- GOOD surfing conditions @ Phuket during the wet season
- Less Tourists on the roads & less people @ restaurants
- Accommodation will be cheaper @ many places (Low season specials)
- Cheaper international flights to Phuket (Low season specials)
- RG Gliders & Para sailing, The monsoon winds during the WET season are perfect for RC Gliders & Para sailing. Phromthep cape located at the bottom of Phuket Island is one of the best locations in Thailand for flying RC Gliders.
Internet + Tech Savvy Information
Wifi internet @ Phuket Thailand
Phuket is HUGE on free Wifi Internet.
Most coffee shops, restaurants & resorts at Phuket Thailand have FREE WiFi internet available for their customers to get online with lap tops.
The restaurant @ Phromthep Muay Thai Camp + ALL accommodation @ Phromthep Muaythai Camp has FREE Wifi connection to the Internet.
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Electricity Plugs used in Thailand
Thailand uses 220V 50Hz electricity.
Most of Thailand still use the old style (two prong plugs) with with no earth.
UNIVERSAL multi plug power boards are for sale at the office @ Phromthep Muay Thai Camp for approx (300 THB / $10 Aust)
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Having trouble RECEIVING e-mails
If you are having trouble RECEIVING e-mail in Outlook express when you come to Thailand then try changing your (OUT going mail settings)
Change them to # smtp.tttmaxnet.com
Instructions on how to change your e-mail settings
(1) Open OUTLOOK
(2) Click TOOLS
(3) Click e-mail Accounts
(4) Click VIEW or CHANGE existing e-mail account
(5) select the desired e-mail account & Click CHANGE >
(6) Change the OUT going mail server to smtp.tttmaxnet.com
Take NOTE of the settings before you change them because when you go back home you might need to change your e-mail settings back again.
Internet - Broadband Speed Check
Check your Broadband line Speed
Current broadband speed @ Phromthep Muay Thai Camp
Download 2519 kbps
Upload 396 kbps
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Forget your mobile phone charger
Mobile phones & phone chargers / phone accessories are CHEAP to buy @ Phuket Thailand. Their is a mobile phone shop located 2km from Phromthep Muay Thai Camp.
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Thai SIM card for your mobile phone
If you stay in Thailand for more than a couple of weeks then you should consider buying a Thailand (pre paid) SIM card to use in your mobile phone.
Top Up credit for your (pre paid) Thai SIM card is available @ all (Seven Eleven) Convenience stores & mobile phone outlet's through out Thailand.
The costs of a pre paid SIM card is approx 300 THB ($10)
(One Two Call) pre paid phone cards are the best to use as they have a strong service through out most parts of Phuket & Thailand.
IPHONE 4 users can find mini SIMs from the DETAC shop @ Big C shopping complex @ Phuket Town (12km from Phromthep Muaythai Camp).
Thailand Visa Requirements
Last Updated ... August 2011
VISA on arrival ...
If you enter Thailand via the AIRPORT they give you a 30 day Tourist VISA on arrival but If you enter Thailand on foot / car/ bus or boat they only give you a 15 day Tourist VISA. The exception being if have a 6 or 12 month multiple entry VISA then ALL Thailand border crossings give you 3 month Thailand VISA.
ONE WAY Ticket into THAILAND .. En less you have a Thailand work permit or a multi entry Thailand Visa the airlines wont allow you to board your flight to Thailand with out a departure ticket from Thailand. To get around this you can buy a cheap one way flight >> Phuket to Bali, Phuket to Jakarta or Phuket to KL Malaysia for approx $50 one way. Book flights online @ www.airasia.com
VISA EXTENTION ... If you want to stay more than 30 days in Thailand you have the 3 option's to extend your Thailand visa.
7 day VISA Extension
A seven day visa extention is available from the Phuket immigration office @ Phuket Town (12km from Phromthep Muaythai Camp). Visa extension fee = 1900 THB.
14 day Visa Extension
A day trip to Ranong Burma on a mini bus.
Visa Run Fee = approx 1800 THB
# See a short Video#> Phuket to to Burma Visa Run
30 day Via Extension
Depart Thailand & return same day visa the airport to receive 30 day Tourist visa on arrival at any Thailand airport. From Phuket you can buy a return flight to any of the following destinations for less than $100 return. >> Phuket to Singapore, Bali, jakarta, KL Malaysia, Hong kong, Macau, India, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos.
60 day Via Extension
A TWO day road trip from Phuket to Panang Maylaysia on a mini bus. 10 hours bus ride down to Panang, One day wait for the Thai Embassy to complete the paper work and approve your visa + another 10 hours on a mini bus back to Phuket the following day. This Visa run + Visa application fee = approx 5000 THB .This visa run service is available twice a week.
Thailand Visa Requirements
Passport holders from the following 41 Countries are given a standard 30 day Tourist Visa on arrival @ Thailand. No paper work is required for the visa, you get your 30 day visa stamp when you pass through the customs / Immigration Passport check point @ any Thailand international airport.
01. Australian
02. Austria
03. Belgium
04. Brazil
05. Bahrain
06. Brunei Darussalam
07. Canada
08. Denmark
09. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. Greece
13. Hong Kong
14. Iceland
15. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia
16. Ireland
17. Israel
18. Italy
19. Japan
20. Korea (South)
21. Kuwait
22. Luxembourg
23. Malaysia
24. Netherlands
25. New Zealand
26. Norway
27. Oman
28. Peru
29. Philippines
30. Portugal
31. Qatar
32. Singapore
33. Spain
34. South Africa
35. Sweden
36. Switzerland
37. Turkey
38. United Arab Emirates
39. United Kingdom
40. United States
41. Vietnam
Thai Consulate locations (world wide)
Passport holders from the following countries are NOT eligible for the 30 day Tourist Visa on arrival & should contact their local Thai Embassy office for more information.
01. ALGERIA
02. BANGLADESH
03. CHINA and TAIWAN
04. EGYPT
05. INDIA
06. IRAN
07. LEBANON
09. NEPAL
10. NIGERIA
11. NORTH KOREA
12. PAKISTAN
13. PALESTINE
14. RUSSIA
15. SAUDI ARABIA
16. SRILANKA
17. SUDAN
18. SYRIA
19. YEMEN
Please Note:
Some Thai Embassy's are VERY difficult and slow to deal with So DONT leave your visa application intill the last minute or you might find your S.O.L. (Shit out of Luck)
Australian Residents
The Thai Embassy @ Brisbane is the easiest place to get your 6 or 12 month Visa. The Embassy staff @ Brisbane are very helpful & easy to deal with, If you don't live in Brisbane you can courier Fedex your application & passport to them for fast service.
Royal Thai Consulate General
87 Annerley Road South Brisbane
Queensland Australia 4102
Tel (07) 3846-7771 - Fax (07) 3846-7772
E-mail : admin@thaiconsulate.org
UK Residents
The Thai Embassy office @ Birmingham or the Royal Thai Consulate @ HULL (UK) are the two best places in the UK to get your 12 month Visa.
I am told by past students that the Thai Embassy office @ Hull & Birmingham both give you the visa over the counter in less than 30 minutes & they are both very pleasant & helpful to deal with. If you can not get their is person then you can post /Fedex your VISA application to them for fast service.
Thai Consulate @ BIRMINGHAM
One Victoria Square
Birmingham B1 1BD
Telephone:01216439481
Facsimile: 0121 643 9485
web site: www.thailand-visa.com
Royal Thai Consulate @ Hull
Priory Court Saxon Way Priory Park
West Hessle HULL HU13 9PB
Tel: 01482 581668
Web Site @ Thai Consulate Hull
See more about Thailand Visa + Visa RUN FAQ's
Thai Language
Most Thai people @ Phuket understand basic English language.
Learn to speak Thai # Basic Thai words & commonly used Thai Phrases
Washing your clothes @ the Gym
The laundry used @ Phromthep Muaythai Camp is located 20 meters from the gym.
It's a 24 hour turn around, drop of your washing today and it is ready to be picked tomorrow. Per load = approx 60 Thai Baht, (Washed, dried & folded).
Phuket Airport
FLIGHT STATUS @
Phuket Airport - Arrivals | Departures
Phuket airport is located @ the north of Phuket Island, Approx 37 km (25 miles) from Phromthep Muaythai Camp.
TAXI from Phuket airport to the GYM
It's a 45 minute taxi ride from Phuket airport to Phromthep Muay Thai Camp.
Taxi fare from Phuket airport to the Gym is 800 Thai baht
Print MAP & DIRECTIONs for your Taxi driver @ Phuket Airport
# map & direction's to Phromthep Muay Thai Camp.
The Gym OFFICE is open between 7am & 9pm / 7 days a week. If you arrive after Business hours then you have the following 2 options....
Option 1) Late night check inn is available @ the many hotels / B&Bs on Rawai beach (1km from Phromthep Muaythai Camp). 24 hours check in is available @ most local resorts, The average room rate = 1,200 Thai Baht per night. (No advanced booking required)
Option 2) ... Airport # PICK UP SERVICE
If your flight arrives before midnight, We can organize pick up service that brings you safely to the GYM. The Pickup company coordinates with our office staff to have your bungalow & key available after hours.
Airport pick up service is available @ = 1.000 Thai Baht (approx $30)
TAXI's & Tuk Tuk's are the biggest rip offs @ Phuket & Bangkok. They will quote you double or triple the fare @ the airport because many NEW tourists are silly enough to pay it. The Taxi fare from Phuket airport to the GYM = 700 - 800 Thai Baht
Travel Warnings @ Phuket Thailand
PHUKET TRAVEL WARNING - Last Updated ... APRIL 2012
Tourist POLICE
EMERGENCY NUMBER 1155
(All of Thailand - FREE Call )
The 1155 hotline is a tourist HELP center for tourists on holidays in Thailand.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set up a number of international telephone “hotlines” for persons out side of Thailand. The hot line is to help foreign visitors get updated on any travel issues for Thailand. 24-hour tourism information HOT LINE for persons that are out side of Thailand.
United Kingdom
Tel: +44-20-3355 0430
Sweden
Tel: +46-8-4083 8833
USA
Tel: +1-516-619 6810
Japan
Tel: +81-3-4520 9521
Australia
Tel: +61-2-8014 7129
TAXI's & Tuk Tuk's are the biggest rip offs @ Phuket & Bangkok. Often they will quote you double or triple the fare because many tourists are silly enough to pay it. The Taxi fare from Phuket airport to the GYM = 700 - 800 Thai Baht
PHUKET TRAVEL WARNING
You can reduce your chances of becoming involved in crime @ Phuket Thailand by taking note of the following WARNINGS.
Most crime's @ Phuket happen towards the end of the month.
Thai people get paid monthly so in the last week of the month most Thai people are low on money
Most Crime's @ Phuket happen between the hours of 1am & 5am.
If you are home in bed before midnight then you will be at a much lower risk of becoming a police crime statistic.
Please take note of the TRAVEL Warning's below...
* Travel Warning @ Phuket Thailand *
(1) Lock your Bungalow door @ night
Always Lock your bungalow door at night to prevent your bungalow being robed while you are sleeping.
* Travel Warning @ Phuket Thailand *
(2) Don't leave valuables @ the GYM
Lockers are available @ the Gym to keep your valuables safe.
Items such as ipods, money, cameras & mobile phones should NOT be left unattended in the Gym while you are training. (See staff @ the Gym for a KEY to the lockers)
* Travel Warning @ Phuket Thailand *
(3) Hand Bag - Snatch & Grab
(WARNING for FEMALES)
Snatch & Grab hand bag theft is on the increase in Thailand.
A mugger will ride up behind you while you are riding your moped and reach into the basket on the front of your bike and try to steal your hand bag.
If you have a hand bag strapped over your shoulder they will GRAB for it & most times will result in YOU being pull you off your bike while you are still riding it & cause YOU SERIOUS / Fatal injury.
This sort of crime is ALWAYS done by 2 young persons riding on a single motor bike, they often scout for potential victim's at ATM machines and follow you intill they find a quiet location to rob you.
Females that plan to ride on a motor bike - moped while in Thailand should use a Travel Money Belt & NEVER a hand bag that makes you an easy target for criminals.
* Phuket Travel Warning *
(4) The Law in Thailand
When traveling in Thailand you need to be VERY respectful of the Thai laws.
Their are 2 VERY important rules that Tourists need to remember.
(a) NEVER speak bad about the Thai Royal family.
(b) NEVER Swear @ Thai People / Government officials / Police / Airport Customs.
Swearing @ Thailand immigration officials at a Thailand airport will get you 3 weeks to 1 year in a Thai prison.
* Travel Warning @ Phuket Thailand *
(5) SECURITY of valuables
@ your bungalow
All the bungalows at Phromthep Muay Thai Camp (deluxe & shared) have
an electronic safe for storage of your valuables.
* Phuket Thailand Travel Warnings *
(6) Security of Lap Top Computers
Many students bring their lap top computers with them to the Gym.
The only time I have every known about a lap top computer being stolen from the Gym was when a student brought home a bar girl for the night & in the morning the girl was gone with all of his valuables including his lap top computer.
* Travel Warnings Phuket Thailand *
(7) Bangkok to Phuket on the Bus
Many students have complained that the contents of their bags/ backpacks have been tampered with during the bus trip to Phuket. Items such as ipods, cameras, mobile phones are all items that are easily converted into cash by criminal's.
LOCK your bags with a quality padlock when you are traveling on a bus in Thailand.
Don't be an easy target for Criminals
Think SMART when you are on holiday's @ Phuket
* Travel Warning @ Phuket Thailand *
(8) Full Moon Party@ Koh Phangan - Thailand
Drunk / intoxicated tourist make easy targets for criminals
Many people that go to the Full
Moon Party @ Koh Phangan have their wallets & mobile phone stolen by pick pockets / thief's.
To lose your ATM card / Credit card / Passport / Drivers license / mobile phone & ALL of your money is a Damm inconvenience that could leave you stranded @ Koh Phangan with No money for your boat fare / bus fare back to Phuket & no mobile to call for help.
Prior to departing for The Full Moon Party...
Check your wallet to see what you can NOT afford to lose.
Take with you only what you really need and leave the rest in your safe @ the Gym. It would be smart to hide a little bit of money in a pocket for emergency use.
Safe sleeping zones are available on the beach @ the Full Moon Party but many people say it is when they were asleep in the safe sleeping zones that they had their pockets picked.
See Video# the Full Moon Party
* Phuket Thailand Travel Warnings *
(9) Motor Bike Hire @ Phuket Thailand
Stealing motor bikes - mopeds - Scooters has become BIG business @ Phuket. Insurance in Thailand will NOT cover stolen or damaged motor bike's hired by unlicensed tourists. You will be held accountable to repair or replace your hire bike if it is damaged or stolen. The current price for a NEW Honda Click scooter in Thailand is approx 50.000 Thai Baht
All motor bikes have a steering lock mechanism that when you fully turn the key anti clockwise it locks the steering to prevent the bike being put in neutral and pushed away. When your motor bike is parked you should ALWAYs lock the steering.
Travel WARNING
If you plan to hire a moped / motor bike or ride on the back of one while you are in Thailand than
you should ENSURE you have TRAVEL INSURANCE
Hospital fees for tourists that have crashed their motor bike while on holidays at Phuket have been between $2.000 US Dollars - $10.000 US Dollars.
If an emergency operation is required + a couple of weeks in hospital then your hospital bill could easily cost you MORE than $10.000 US Dollars.
Save your Family the STRESS of having to find the money for your HOSPITAL FEES GET your self some Travel INSURANCE
See Video# Riding Mopeds @ Phuket Thailand
* Phuket Thailand Travel Warning *
(10) Swimming @ the Beach
Criminals hang out @ the beach waiting for unsuspecting TOURIST's.
They will watch YOU as you leave your valuables under your towel & when you go for a swim they will come & steal your valuables. This style of theft @ Phuket has been on the increase over the past couple of year's as the Crook's can get a shit load of easy to sell valuable's with very little effort.
The Safe Solution ...
(A) Leave your valuables back at your bungalow / hotel
(B) Go to the beach with a group of friends & take turns @ looking after your gear.
(C) You can hide your valuables under the seat of your scooter / moped.
TRAVEL WARNING - The Wet Season
During the wet season some of Phuket beaches can become dangerous to swim at.
Many tourists drown every year during the monsoon season because they get in trouble with the big waves & rip currents.
ALWAYs = SWIM between the FLAGS .
When you see the red & yellow flag on the beach, this represents a safe swimming zone patrolled by surf life savers. ALWAYS swim between these flags.
The RED flag on the beach = Dangerous swimming Conditions.
A RED FLAG on the beach = NO SWIMMING.. It is dangerous to swim in the water when you see the RED flag on the beach. When the red flag is seen, It is best to walk up the beach intill you find the RED / YELLOW flags showing safe swimming zone patrolled by surf life savers.
ALWAYs = SWIM between the FLAGS .
* Travel Warnings @ Phuket Thailand *
Box Jellyfish @ Phuket
During the monsoon season their are BOX jellyfish in the waters surroundings Phuket Thailand. it is seldom that I ever hear of any one @ Phuket being stung by one and "OFFICALLY" the local goverment will not admit to having box jelly fish in the waters sourrounding southern Thailand.
IF YOU ARE unlucky to get stung by a box jellyfish .... as quick as possible you should apply mono floral honey (100% Pure honey) to the affected area to reduce swelling & neutralize the toxin.
For relief from the PAIN ... HOT water works well.. (the hotter the better), A HOT shower will instantly take away the pain.
Box Jellyfish stings can be VERY PAINFUL but is seldom fatal to humans.
Box Jelly fish are mostly found in Thailand waters during the months of August - September & October (The monsoon season - wet season @ Phuket Thailand)
If you find your self in need of some FAST relief from a jellyfish sting ... FORGET Vinegar... HOT water gives instant relief from the pain, Pure Honey neutralizes the toxins of the sting.
Vaccinations @ Phuket Thailand
There are no vaccinations required when coming to Phuket (Southern Thailand).If you feel the need to have some Vaccinations then Thyroid Fever & Hepatitis Vaccinations & Tetanus Shot would be a good choice.
* Health Warnings & Vaccinations @ Phuket Thailand *
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is transmitted from mosquito bites. It is an acute illness with similar symptoms to the flu / influenza.
Dengue fever symptoms ... headache, fever, body exhaustion, SEVERE joint & muscle ache, swollen glands sometimes a red rash on the lower part of body toward the end of the Dengue fever cycle. Dengue fever symptoms lasts for 7 - 10 day's.
When no rash is present dengue fever can be easily misdiagnosed as (The flu)
No vaccine is available for dengue fever, Travelers can reduce their risk of acquiring dengue fever by applying insect repellent to both their skin and clothing.
Chikungunya Fever... Chikungunya fever is very similar to dengue fever.
They are both spread by infected mosquitoes & rarely life-threatening.
Chikungunya fever has much the same symptoms and cure as Dengue fever.
Read more about # Chikungunya Fever
* Health Warnings & Vaccinations @ Phuket Thailand *
Drinking Tap Water @ Phuket Thailand
The tap water is pumped up from the ground & is unfiltered.
You CAN use tap water to brush your teeth but don't swallow the water.
You can also use tap water to shower, rise dishes & wash clothes.
If you were to swallow some of the local tap water, it is unlikely to make you sick but their is a slight chance it could give you a mild dose of the runs for 12 - 24 hours.
Some Thai people use tap water for cooking rice but its not recommended for foreigners to eat rice made from unfiltered tap water.
Travel insurance
Extreme Sport's Martial Arts Insurance - (World Coverage)
Never in my 9+ years living & training in Thailand have I ever seen a student seriously injured during Muay Thai training. In my opinion (martial arts insurance) is not required & your money would be much better spent on TRAVEL INSURANCE.
If you plan to hire a moped / motor bike or intend to ride on the back of a motor bike while in Thailand than you should ENSURE that you have TRAVEL INSURANCE
Hospital fees at Phuket can easily cost $1000+ US Dollars.
If emergency treatment / operation is required + a week in hospital then your Hospital Bill could easily cost you $10.000+ US Dollars.
Drivers License in Thailand
By Thai law you need to have an international drivers license if you want to drive a car or ride a moped in Thailand but at most CAR /BIKE hire places in Thailand they will still rent to you even if you dont have a drivers licence.
To show a drivers license from your own country is OK if you are stopped for a minor traffic offence by Thai police but if you were to have a driving accident while in Thailand then Insurance company's would not pay out because you would be an Un licensed driver and blame for the accident will be on you. You will be libel to pay for any injury & property damage caused from the accident.
An international drivers license is easy to get and well worth the effort if you intend driving a car or ride a motor bike while on holidays in Thailand.
Check with your drivers license department in your own country about how you can get an international drivers license.
Travel WARNING
If you are going to hire a moped - motor bike or intend to ride on the back of one while in Thailand than you should ENSURE that you have TRAVEL INSURANCE.
HOSPITAL fees @ Phuket can easily exceed $2.000 US Dollars.
If emergency treatment / operation for broken bones is required + a SHORT stay in hospital, your Hospital bill CAN quickly cost you >> $10.000+ US Dollars.
Save your Family the STRESS of having to find money to cover your HOSPITAL Fees in Thailand... Travel Smart - Travel with TRAVEL INSURANCE
Thai Money / Thailand Currency
The currency used in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB )
See Current Conversion Rates.
You get a much better exchange rate if you exchange your money at any of the banks within Thailand.
Their are 2 Western Union offices, Bank money exchange center located close to Phromthep Muaythai Camp where
students can exchange money.
The 2 BANKs @ Rawai beach both have ATM machines + Currency exchange open 7 days a week.
ATM cards using the logos below can be used in Thailand
Thailand BANKs Fees
ATM Transaction Fee in Thailand = 150 Thai Baht
UPdate: April 2010 - 
Australian Banks are now charging EXTRA fees for the use of overseas ATM machines. A withdraw from an over seas ATM machine will cost you approx $15 per ATM transaction rather than the ($3) 150 THB mentioned on your ATM transaction receipt.The maximum withdraw each day in 20.000 THB so the bank fees is taxed by approx 20%.
Credit Card Warning
If you intend to use your Credit Card / ATM efpos card while you are in Thailand then you should contact your bank and inform them of your intention to travel over seas.
Failure to notify your bank prior to your arrival in Thailand may result in your card being canceled when you try to make a cash / Credit card withdraw in Asia/ Thailand.
Payment @ the GYM
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Late Arrivals
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Travel Tips for Phuket Thailand
Written by ... Danny Avison
The Internet manager @ MASTER TODDY Muaythai Camp.
Tips for living Cheap @ Phuket Thailand
+ some IMPORTANT things I wish I new BEFORE I came to THAILAND.
*Travel Tips for Phuket Thailand*
about Thai culture ...
Things you should know BEFORE you come to Thailand
(a) Never swear at Thai Government officials / Police / Airport Customs officers.
Swearing at the Thai immigration officers will get you 3+ weeks in a Thai prison.
(b) ALWAYs take off your shoes before you enter the house of a Thai person.
(c) Don't get caught with drugs in Thailand.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Do NOT... drink the TAP water in Thailand !
Tap water in Thailand is unfiltered water pumped up from the ground.
TAP water is OK to shower, clean your dishes & cups.. + you can brush your teeth with tap water but NEVER swallow the water.
Water for drinking & cooking food ... Only use bottled water !
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
ONE WAY Ticket to THAILAND .. En less you have a Thailand work permit or a multi entry Thailand Visa the airlines wont allow you to board your flight to Thailand with out a departure ticket from Thailand. IT is the airline that will ask you this question in the hope that they can sell you an EXPENSIVE return flight home BEFORE they let you board the flight to Thailand. The Thai Immigration / customs office will seldom ever ask you about a return ticket out of Thailand . To get around this issue you can buy a cheap one way flight >> Phuket to Bali, Phuket to Jakarta or Phuket to KL Malaysia for approx $50 - $100 one way.
Book flights online @ www.airasia.com
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
TRAVEL WARNING - The Wet Season
During the wet season some of Phuket beaches can be dangerous to swim at.
Many tourists drown every year during the monsoon season because they get in trouble swimming in the big surf @ Phuket Thailand.
The RED flag on the beach = Dangerous swimming Conditions.
A RED FLAG on the beach = NO SWIMMING.. It is dangerous to swim in the water where you see the RED flag on the beach. When the red flag is seen, It is best to walk up the beach intill you find the RED / YELLOW flags showing safe swimming zone patrolled by surf life savers.
ALWAYs = SWIM between the FLAGS .
When you see the red & yellow flag on the beach, this represents a safe swimming zone patrolled by surf life savers. ALWAYS swim between these flags.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
SWEATING too much
Sweating during exercise is a good thing ... BUT sweat too much & it can drain your body of energy. Lose more than 2% of water from your body and it will fatigue you quickly & slow your recovery.
Your body will give you plenty of warning that your sweating too much. Your sweat will start to taste very salty, it may start to sting when sweat gets in your eyes, muscle spasms will start to give you issues for 1 - 2 days, if you fail to balance your magnesium levels the muscle spasms will turn to muscle cramps.
Foods HIGH in Magnesium = Bananas, Green coconuts, Green Salads, Chia seeds, Green smoothies, Magnesium supplements.
DONT run in the mid day sun !
Do your runs before sunrise or just before sunset (It will make a HUGE difference to your energy levels & speed of your recovery)
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
GREEN coconuts
Green coconuts are by far the most nutritional natural water source on the planet. Each green coconut gives approx 300 - 500 ml's of highly nutritious water. Green coconut water is 100% NATURAL & full of amino acids, essential minerals, enzymes & electrolytes. It is the high electrolyte content in the coconut that gives it that slightly salty taste.
The water in the green coconut is so good for your body that during the Vietnam war the water was siphoned directly from the coconut to give emergency plasma transfusions to wounded soldiers.
Most of you people living in "COLD climate regions of the world "will rarely have the opportunity to drink fresh coconut water but if you are lucky enough to be coming to Thailand then 1 - 3 coconuts every day will give your body a HUGE energy boost.
HOW TO DRINK GREEN COCONUTS
The hot & humid weather in Thailand can quickly dehydrate you. One HOUR of jogging / running in the TROPICAL HEAT or 2 hours having FuN @ the beach can leave you feeling tired & drained of energy. A drink of fresh green coconut water will restore of energy levels instantly.
Green coconuts are available every where in Thailand. You can find them at most restaurants, street vendor's, fruit markets & tourist hot spots. Green coconuts in Thailand sell for approx 30 - 40 THB / ($1) each.
As a post run RECOVERY drink .... the green coconut is the perfect drink to restore electrolyte levels in your body. If you are in Thailand for Muay Thai training then a drink of green coconut water 1 hour into your training session will give you a HUGE boost of energy to get you through your 4+ hours of daily training.
If you are training for triathlons & doing BIG runs (20+ km / 2+ hours), take 40 THB with you and stop for a drink of fresh green coconut water when you feel the need to hydrate & refuel. Cycling ... Add some green coconut water to your bottle of training water (50 / 50 mix), it will give you a HUGE & very noticeable increase of energy during your ride.
GREEN coconuts are available FRESH every day @ MASTER TODDY muaythai camp.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Shark Attacks in Thailand
There has NEVER been a recorded shark attack in Thailand waters.
The Tropical waters surrounding Phuket are too warm for most sharks.
The sharks that scuba divers are most likely to encounter in the open seas off the coast Thailand is the gray reef shark which grow up to 2 meters in length & the whale shark which grows to 12 - 18 meters in length, both of these sharks are harmless to humans. Scuba divers will often see baby sharks on shallow reefs at places like Shark Bay on Koh Tao island but they are also harmless to humans.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Box Jellyfish @ Phuket
During the monsoon season their are BOX jellyfish in the waters surroundings Phuket Thailand. it is seldom that I ever hear of any one @ Phuket being stung by one and "OFFICALLY" the local goverment will not admit to having box jelly fish in the waters sourrounding southern Thailand.
IF YOU ARE unlucky to get stung by a BOX jellyfish .... as quick as possible you should apply mono floral honey (100% Pure honey) to the affected area to reduce swelling & neutralize the toxin.
For relief of PAIN from a BOX jellyfish sting ... HOT water works well.. (the hotter the better), A HOT shower will instantly take away the pain.
Box Jellyfish stings can be VERY PAINFUL but is seldom fatal to humans.
Box Jelly fish are mostly found in Thailand waters during the months of August - September & October (The monsoon season - wet season @ Phuket Thailand)
If you find your self in need of some FAST relief from a jellyfish sting ... FORGET Vinegar... HOT water gives instant relief from the pain, Pure Honey neutralizes the toxins of the sting.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Snakes in Thailand
Their are Cobra snakes in Thailand but you are unlikely to see one unless you are @ the Phuket Cobra snake show. If you do come into close proximity to cobra snake while you are in Thailand, DONT PANIC, stand perfectly still & the snake will quickly retreat to a safe place.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Street dogs in Thailand
If you are bitten by a dog in Thailand you will need to go to the hospital for rabies shots + the skin surrounding the bite will need to be treated. Dog bites are NOT a common problem @ Phuket but many tourists find street dogs intimidating.
If you are bitten by a dog in Thailand you MUST go to the hospital for Rabies shots. As QUICK as possible !... it is important to have the dog bite treated within 48 hours of being bitten. Don't settle for the local doctors treatment because the wrong treatment can end up being fatal for YOU, 1 - 2 months after being infected with rabies, it starts to attacks your brain & nervous system.
Rabies shots at the Hospital are covered by Travel insurance. Rabies shots @ a Thailand Hospital = (approx 30,000 Thai Baht)
If you are confronted by a dog in the streets of Thailand, pick up a stone & throw it in the direction of the dog. The dog only needs to see you bend down to pick up a stone & the dog will run.... the throwing a stone @ the dog trick works EVERY time !
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Toads in your Running Shoe's
Toads LOVE to hide out in the darkness of your running shoes.When you are in Thailand, ALWAYs check your shoes before putting them on.
See more about Toads in your running shoes
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
It's PHUKET ... not Fuckit
The correct pronunciation of Phuket is .... Poo Ket
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
What to Pack ...
You don't need to stress too much about what or what to bring with you to Thailand. Anything you forget can always be found @ Phuket.
Clothes are VERY cheap to buy in Thailand.
T- shirts for $3, board shorts for $5, Custom made business suits from $100.
Adidas, Nike & other BIG Name Companies all have their Factory's located here in Thailand so alot of the (end of line products) can be found cheap in the markets @ Phuket.
I say to most people to pack light & buy most of what clothes you need when you get to Phuket.
You should consider bringing to Thailand with you ...
A broad rim HAT to give shade from the SUN.
You will shower alot when you are training Muay Thai in the Tropics so bring with you more underpants than you would expect to need.
If you want to swim at Phuket then don't forget to bring swimming goggles.
Swimming is popular @ Naiharn beach (1.3 km from Phromthep Muaythai Camp)
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Infections in the Tropics
In the high humidity of the Tropics a small scratch on the skin can get infected & turn NASTY very quickly. (ANY cut of the skin should be treated with iodine antiseptic, even blisters from running can get nasty quickly if not treated with iodine.
Once an infection sets in, you will need to take oral antibiotics to get rid of it & that will cost you 1 - 2 weeks of no training while you wait for the infection to clear.
Apply iodine Antiseptic to ALL cuts & blisters.
Iodine Antiseptic is available @ any Pharmacy in Phuket for approx 30 Thai baht
Take Note
If you find your self getting fatigued quickly & slow to recover from training then the chances are you will have one or multiple infection some where on your body.
Your body devotes a HUGE amount of its energy reserves towards fighting an infection. Your energy levels will drain VERY quickly during training & recovery from exercise will be VERY slow. CHECK your body for any cuts on the skin or early signs of infection.
If you are training for a FIGHT ...
You should be on HIGH ALERT for infections.
Common infections caused during Muay Thai training = blisters on the feet, elbows, knees, knuckles, shins, mosquito bites, ingrown toe nails, tooth cavity.
The infections in the photo's above went un noticed intill they started to become inflamed & NASTY. 1 - 2 weeks of training can easily be lost while you wait for a simple infection to clear up.
If you train / fight while your body is fighting an infection, your energy will drain quickly & before the end of the 3rd round your energy levels will be drained.
If you are training with a Polar heart monitor then you would have noticed an increase in your heart rate by approx 20 bpm above your normal exercising heart rate. Your increased heart rate should be noticeable 1 - 3 days before an infection becomes noticeable to the eye. If your listening to your body then you will detect these infections and deal with them before they become a problem.
GET the MOST out of your TRAINING .. by training with a heart rate monitor.
Are YOU WORKING HARD or HARDLY working .... Training with a heart rate monitor allows you to see how hard your body is working. It takes the guess work out of how hard you are training. A POLAR heart rate monitor allows you to see the highs & lows in your training + you can see what's happening when your body is fatigued & + it shows you how fast your heart rate & body recovers between rounds, It takes the guess work out of "HOW FIT YOU ARE ".
NEVER used ONE !
Check Out this video on how to use a heart rate monitor for Muaythai Training
POLAR heart rate monitors are FOR SALE @MASTER TODDY muaythai camp PHUKET Thailand (+ we have a demo watch available so you can Try before you BUY).
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Best Time to Run @ Phuket
Before 7am & after 5pm are the best times to run in the Tropics.
If you do your run when the Sun is baking down on you (between 9am - mid day) it will drain you of energy and leave you feeling flat & weak for most of the day.
I like to start my morning run @ 5:30 am & I try to be back @ the gym before 8am.
Before sunrise the streets of Rawai are quiet with very little traffic, The tempature @ + 27 c | + 80 F is perfect for running.
If you were to do your afternoon run @ 5 pm you will notice a HUGE reduction in the heat compared to running @ 4pm when the sun is still high in the sky.
Running 5 km AFTER you have finished your afternoon Muaythai training will give you more energy for kicking pads @ afternoon Muay Thai training.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Acidic rain in Thailand
The air in Thailand considered clean & fresh most of the time but during the monsoon season the storms blow in from surrounding countries such as China, India, Malaysia, Burma, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines.
47% of the worlds 6.7 Billion population lives within 4000 km of Thailand.
See Map South East Asia
China has a population of 1.3 Billion people
India = 1.2 Billion people
Bangladesh = 162 million people
Philippines = 92 million people
Vietnam = 85 million people
Thailand = 63 million people
Burma = 50 million people
Malaysia = 28 million people
Cambodia = 14 million people
In Comparison to...
America (USA) has a total population of 307 million people
England has 60 million people
Australia has 22 million people
New Zealand 4.3 million people
List of countries by population
Thai boxers DONT like to run in the rain !
It is said that the pollution from surrounding countries blows in with the monsoon winds & comes down with the wet season monsoon rain @ Phuket.
Running in the rain storms gives you flu like symptoms (sore glands) & low energy, runny nose. The general rule with most Thai fighters training in Thailand is NOT to get caught running in the rain, duck under a tree for cover and let the heavy rain pass. If you do get caught running in the rain, a hot shower & cup of honey & ginger tea or a hot salt bath mixed with bi carb soda / detox bath after training will help cleanse your skin & body of any pollutants adsorbed by your skin.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Thailand Toilets
The toilets in Thailand are NOT designed to handle toilet paper & will block up VERY easily if you flush large amounts of toilet paper.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Phuket Monks...
Their are two Buddhist temples in the Rawai - Naiharn area.
If you do your morning run between 5am & 6am you will see the monk's walking along the streets of Rawai & Naiharn.
At about 5:30 am the monks walk the streets to collect food for the day.
You will see local Thai people waiting at the front of their homes to give food to the Buddhist monks, this is a great way to get some good Karma, especially when it is your birthday.
The monks will to return to the temple for breakfast around 7am.
Su or Goong @ Phromthep Muay Thai Camp are always happy to assist students in giving food to the local Buddhist monks @ Phuket.
See Video Giving Food to the monks
Coming Soon # information about ...
Prickly heat powder for when you get Tropical heat rash from training
Heart rate monitors ... AWESOME for Muay Thai & Fitness training
All day in the sun zaps your energy for training
2 hour Thai massage is better than a 1 hour Thai massage
Bi carb soda and its many uses in the GYM
Low in energy ? feeling sick when you train hard ? ... Try Cleaning your tongue...
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
Thailand Fruit
Tasty tropical fruit is VERY CHEAP & easy to buy in Thailand.
Fresh fruit is available every day from the local market's @ Phuket.
Mangosteen
The mangosteen is the Queen of fruits & is well known as a a super fruit because of its nutrient richness, antioxidant strength & potential for reducing human diseases.
Mangosteen season @ Phuket = June - July - August - September.
1 kg of mangosteen sells @ Phuket market for 15 Thai baht
Banana
Thailand banana's are VERY sweet and VERY cheap.
Banana's are always in season @ Phuket Thailand
1kg of banana's @ the Phuket market sells for about 20 Thai baht
Mango
The mango is very rich in nutrients that qualify it as a super fruit.
Mango's are high in pre biotic dietary fiber, vitamin C, poly phenols and carotenoids, beta-carotene, Vitamin B6, antioxidants, amino acids & dietary minerals.
Mangoes account for approximately fifty percent of all tropical fruits produced world wide.
Thailand Mango's are VERY Sweet & when in season cost less than $1 a Kg.
Mango season in Thailand = April - May - June
Jack Fruit
Jack fruit is available all year @ Phuket & can be found @ the Phuket market for about 30 Thai baht for a small tray of peeled & ready to eat jack fruit.
Tamarind
Tamarind Season @ Phuket Thailand = March - April - May
Dragon fruit
This fruit is good for weigh loss & helps to reduce sugar in your blood
Available all year @ Phuket Thailand
Duriean
Duriean has a strong smell, you will either love or hate.
Duriean season @ Phuket = July - August - September
Rambutan
Rambutan season @ Phuket Thailand = June - July - August
GREEN Coconut
FRESH GREEN Coconuts are one of the most Nutrient dense liquids on the planet. One cup of coconut water contains more electrolytes than most sports drinks and more potassium than a banana. IF you feeling drained / fatigued before / during / after training ... drink of green coconut to give fast relief to fatigued muscles.
Triathlon training .. cycling 5 hours a day ! .. try some green coconut juice for better hydration & recovery.
Available EVERYwhere in Thailand for approx 30 Thai baht each ($1 Aust)
How to Prepare for Training in Thailand
The better your fitness is when you arrive @ Phromthep Muaythai Camp the easier it will be for you during your first week of training in the TROPICs.
What is considered... Good Fitness ?
If you can run 10 km (6.2 miles) then you are fit enough to handle our FIGHT training.
If you struggle to run 2 km (1.2 miles) with out stopping then it is recommended that you TRY to improve your fitness level BEFORE you come.
Skipping Rope ... build up to 15 - 20 minutes of skipping each day.
Skipping rope with shoes on will save you from shin splints
Running ... 5km @ a slow pace is the basic run recommended.
If you can work up to 10 km run's (pace of 8 - 10km per hour) before you arrival @ Phuket then it would VERY beneficial for YOU in your first week of training in Thailand.
Please NOTE
The 5km
(2.7 mile) run & 20 minutes of skipping is the basic level of FITNESS for the people that want to FIGHT in Thailand. Students that come to Phromthep Muay Thai Camp for DETOX are NOT required to do such BIG runs or skipping.
*Things to know BEFORE you come to Thailand*
BEFORE .... you come to Thailand
6 hours of training a day is VERY Taxing on the body
You will need to eat a HIGH FIBER diet to sustain such a high level of training.
You often hear students complain that "The harder they train the more they get sick" This is mostly because they eat a diet with too much processed & junk food. Most likely they PARTY too much, get drunk too often, sleep too little, and carry too much stress in their daily life.
You might feel Ok in your normal day BUT when you start put a bit of stress / pressure on your body, YOUR body it will quickly show signs of fatigue. If your energy is low & you are suffering from a cold or flu type symptoms after a few days training in the in Thailand .. the solution is Dietary fiber !
DIETARY FIBER ... 3 x DAY ... DRINK 1 table spoon of Psyllium husks mixed with a large glass of water, You can drop in a Berocca tablet or 1000mg vitamin C tablet for flavour and extra minerals. Adding 1 table spoon of Chia seeds will give you the benefit of extra dietary fiber + omega 3, anti oxidants, calcium, protein & electrolytes.
You might fart a little bit intill your body get use to the extra fiber in your diet. You will awake in the morning with HIGHER than usual energy levels and a strong desire to go to the toilet.
DIETARY FIBER ... 101
DIETARY fiber has 2 VERY important functions in your body.
(1) DETOX with DIETRY fiber... DIETARY fiber absorbs large amounts of H20 (water) & converts into a GEL like substance that passes through your digestive system collecting toxins & un-digested food particles from the small intestines and pushing it all down into the large intestine (the colon) where it waits to be removed from the body as stool (poo).
(2) ... 2nd CHANCE @ DIGESTION
This is where the need for dietary fiber becomes VERY important ! ... Dietary fiber ferments in the large intestines & converts into short-chain fatty acids (usable energy). Much of the undigested food particles that gets trapped with the GEL of the dietary fiber also gets fermented, the EXTRA nutrients & minerals are quickly absorbed into the blood for repair & maintenance of the body. Its like having a second chance at digestion of your food. The increase in energy from the fermentation of the dietary fiber in your colon should be noticeable 2 - 3 hours after drinking the dietary fiber.
If their is insufficient DIETARY fiber in the food you eat then fermentation in the colon will not happen & your digestive system will become over loaded & feel bloated.
With out enough DIETARY fiber in your diet some toxins will be partially reabsorbed into the blood, this over working your liver, kidneys & digestive system.
If your diet is low in DIETARY fiber... as much as 50% of the nutrients & minerals from the food you eat can pass through your body undigested. Evidence of this can be seen in your stool (poo) when you go to the toilet. If you were to have a closer look at what comes out you will see large amounts of undigested food particles such as corn, whole grains, nuts, etc.
LooK for the SIGNS ... LOW DIETARY fiber in your DIET
How often you go to the toilet (poo) each day will give you a VERY good idea about the condition of your colon (your inner health).
If you go to the toilet (poo) ONCE a day...
If you are going to the toilet only once a day then you are constipated and don't realize it. Most days you will be feeing like CRAP, low in energy & experiencing, mood swings, bloated stomach and some lower back pain. If this is YOU, then YOU NEED to DETOX. adding 4 - 5 table spoons of dietary fiber (Psyllium husks) to your diet each day will quickly reverse the effects of constipation & bloated stomach.
If you go to the toilet (Poo) TWICE a day...
If this is you then chances are you are eating a good diet of vegetables, salads & fresh fruits, Your energy levels will be high & you should be feeling VERY fit & healthy. You could still improve your ENERGY levels ALOT more if you were to add some extra dietary fiber to your diet.
If you go to the toilet (poo) 3+ TIMES a day...
If this is you then you will already be feeling GOOD & full of energy.
LIFE is GOOD when you are in this zone ... HUGE energy EVERY day !
HIGH FIBER DRINK ... BEFORE going to SLEEP ... DRINK 1 table spoon of Psyllium husks mixed with a large glass of water, You can drop in a Berocca tablet or vitamin C tablet for flavour and extra minerals. You might fart a little bit intill your body get use to the extra fiber in your diet. You should awake in the morning with HIGHER than usual energy levels and a strong desire to go to the toilet.
Recommendations for Improving your Health
AFTER ... you arrive in Thailand
KEEP UP the good food choices and you will be rewarded with higher energy levels. Below I have mentioned 4 healthy food choices available @ PHROMTHEP MUAYTHAI CAMP that will benifit you during your time training in THAILAND.
(1) CHIA SEEDS replenish electrolytes
CHIA SEEDS for improved ENDURANCE & HYDRATION
Chia seeds are used by tri athletes & ultra marathon runners to replenish electrolytes & keep the body hydrated. When you are training 4 - 6 hours a day in THAILAND you sweat so much that your body can quickly become dehydrated & deficient in electrolytes. Your sweat starts to taste extra salty & you start to get muscle spasms followed by muscle cramps. LOW electrolytes in your body = SLOW recovery from training & fast to fatigue during training.
Mixing Chia seeds with your water is the PERFECT way to keep your body hydrated & your electrolytes levels balanced during exercise. Chia seeds are a good source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, protein, electrolytes & omega 3.
CHIA SEEDs absorb 10 times their weigh in WATER
Chia seeds will slow feed your body with h20, electrolytes, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc & protein. Chia seeds give you an incredibly 'sustaining' surge of ENRGY & much improved hydration for long runs or heavy training sessions. Chia seeds are PERFECT for training in the high humidity of the TROPICs.
One of most nutritious food on the planet
- 2 times the protein of any other seed or grain
- 5 times the calcium of milk
- 2 times the amount of potassium as bananas
- MORE antioxidants than blueberries
- 3 times more iron than spinach
- Copious amounts of OMEGA 3 (essential fatty acids...)
How to use Chia seeds...
Training in the Tropics you sweat .... ALOT.
Chia seeds mixed with water will help keep your electrolyte levels in balance.
CHIA SEED in your Water - Add 1 - 2 table spoons of Chia seeds to a 1 - 2 liter bottle of water. Wait 10 minutes BEFORE you drink the it because the seeds need time to absorb some of the water.
For best results ... drink water mixed with chia seeds (Chia water) at EVERY training session & your body will reward you with a noticeably faster recovery time.
CHIA SEED in your Protein Shakes - add 1 table spoon of Chia seed to your protein shakes & GREEN smoothies.
Looking for Chia Seeds @ Phuket ?
Bring your water bottle to the Gym Restaurant & you can have a table spoon of Chia seed added to your drinking water for only 30 Thai Baht (approx $1)
Chia seeds can also be purchased @ PHROMTHEP Muaythai Camp, 1kg bag = 2,000 THB (see Danny Avison @ the Gym more details about Chia seed)
CHIA SEEDs
At MASTER TODDY muaythai camp - Phuket Thailand, We are currently the ONLY GYM in Thailand where you can buy Chia seed. 1kg packs = 2000 THB
High Enzymes - Living Food - Raw food
The GREEN SMOOTHIE is a liquid SALAD that gives a huge amount of organic green vegetable protein, vitamins, minerals & most importantly fresh ENZYMES.
We add fresh green vegetables, chia seed, germinated grains, spirulina, fresh fruits, mixed together in a blender with water to make fine liquid pulp.
A bottle of green smoothie will keep good in the fridge for 48 hours.
Green smoothie is perfect as a meal replacement for weight loss or as a nutrient booster for people that suffer with chronic fatigue & digestive problems.
The average cooked meal takes 1 - 3 hours for your digestive system to break down the food and start refueling your body. When you drink a GREEN SMOOTHIE you save your digestive system a HUGE amount of WORK because the food that makes up the GREEN SMOOTHIE has already been mixed to a fine pulp so your body can digest the nutrients faster, your recovery from HARD training will takes only hours rather than days. The GREEN SMOOTHIE is 100% VEGETARIAN
GREEN SMOOTHIE's for WEIGHT Gain
If you are training HARD then you should be eating 5 x a day.
By drinking a glass of GREEN SMOOTHIE with every cooked meal you will improve the nutritional quality of each meal by a HUGE amount. The fresh enzymes & nutrients in the GREEN SMOOTHIE give your body a VERY noticeable increase in energy & much faster recovery from exercise, The increase in muscle mass & strength can ne noticed within a few weeks.
GREEN SMOOTHIE's for WEIGHT LOSS
The Green smoothie diet is perfect for stripping down the years of food abuse & burning away the layers fat from your around your belly.
We start your weight loss program by replacing one cooked meal each day with a bottle of Green smoothie & put you on an exercise program of 2 - 4 hours of fitness training each day.
The Green smoothie's give you a noticeable increase in energy, by the 2nd week most weight loss students are ready to replace 2 cooked meals a day with 2 - 3 bottles of green smoothie. The more GREEN SMOOTHIE & less cooked / processed food you consume, the MORE energy you will have !
As your energy levels increase so will the intensity & duration of your training sessions. In less than 2 weeks on the green smoothie diet your weight loss, increase in energy & improved fitness levels should be very noticeable.
To get the best results you should exercise 3 - 4 times each day.
(1 - 2 hours @ each training session ) Smaller training sessions more frequently keeps your metabolism burning body fat for fuel all day !
Example:
6am Morning run / Power walk (1 hour)
10am Swimming laps ( 30 minutes - 1 hour)
3pm Personal training session @ the GYM (1 - 2 hours)
6pm Cycling / weight training / yoga / sunset walk on the beach. (1 hour)
One or two hours of personal training with our Thai boxing trainers will push your fitness levels to the MAXX and ensure your sweating off more than enough calories to burn the fat from your body.
Over our 9+ years of promoting weight loss & fitness training @ Phuket ... the people that have lost the most weight are the ones that mixed up their training with other sporting activities such as swimming, cycling, kayaking, running, weight training, yoga, Thai boxing, body surfing, power walks @ the beach.
All of the sporting activates mentioned above are available @ Phuket.
Take NOTE:
The Green Smoothie diet is perfect for ANY one that wants to lose body fat and bring out the definition of their muscles / 6pack.
Avoid ALL junk food, processed foods, sweet's, dairy products, processed breakfast cereals such as cornflakes, weetbix, fruit loops, coco pops. Drink lots of room temperature WATER (coffee in moderation ) NO soft drinks, NO pre packaged fruit Juices, NO sports recovery drinks.
An OVER weight person can easily lose 10+ kg of unwanted fat in less than a month by exercising 2 - 4 times a day (1 + hours @ each training session) & sticking to the Green Smoothie diet.
250ml bottle of Green Smoothie = *100 Thai Baht (per Day)
2 - 5 bottles is recommended each day as a complete meal replacement.
GREEN SMOOTHIES are made FRESH every day and available @ the GYM restaurant between 9am & 9pm.
Brown rice & white rice have similar amounts of carbohydrates and protein.
The main differences between them is the nutritional content.
Brown rice is produced when the outer layer (the husk) of rice seed is removed.
If you remove the layer underneath the husk (the bran layer & the germ) then you would get white rice.
Dietary fiber & vitamins such as Vitamin B1, B3, iron & magnesium are lost in the process of making white rice. One cup of cooked brown rice contains 84 mg of magnesium, one cup of white rice contains 19 mg of magnesium.
Magnesium is one of the main nutrients lost when sweating during exercise.
So why is white rice so popular if it is inferior to brown rice ?
White rice is FASTER to cook & has a longer shelf life than brown rice, making it ideal for our fast paced life style's of the 21st century.
The nutrition value of brown rice can be boosted even more by germinating the brown rice before cooking it. (GBR) Germinated brown rice is also known as GAMA rice / GABA rice because of the amino acid GAMA that is produced during the germination of the rice seed. (GBR) is a nutritionally superior way of preparing brown rice that dates back 1000's of years.
GBR rice is made by soaking brown rice in warm water for 24 hours prior to cooking it. This process stimulates germination of the rice seed which then activates various enzymes & makes it possible to obtain a more complete amino acid profile from the germinating rice seed including the very important GAMA enzymes (gamma-amino butyric acid).
GAMA enzymes (gamma-amino butyric acid) is used by the brain as a nero transmitter. GAMA is an inhibitory nero transmitter that promotes fat loss by the stimulation of the production of Human Growth Hormone. GAMA increases the sleep cycle giving deeper sleeps, boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, inhibits development of cancer cells & assists the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Orally administered GAMA has benefit's outside of the central nervous system such as increased muscle tone. GAMA is directly responsible for the regulation of muscle tone in the human body. Germinated brown rice has twice the GAMA of regular brown rice and ten times the GAMA of white rice.
GABA rice™ is a blend of the best organic rice produced in Thailand, some of the rice used in the GABA mix is ancient & rare varieties of rice such as the organic purple rice cultivated by the Fuser tribe in the remote regions of northern Thailand.
The name G.A.B.A rice ™ comes from the large amounts of Gamma-Amino & Butyric Acid that is produced naturally during germination of the rice.
GABA rice™ has recently become better known in Thailand because it is said that the King of Thailand likes to eat GABA rice... read more information about GABA rice ™
(4) Honey & Ginger Tea
NOT the Ginger tea that comes in a packet from your supermarket.
Buy FRESH Ginger to make your Honey & Ginger TEA.
Ginger has been used in China / Asia for more than 2,500 years to treat illness. Ginger root can be used to cure a whole range of ailments like coughs, colds, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammations of the joints, flatulence, motion sickness, colic, cholera, asthma, headaches, and even anorexia.
The active ingredients found in ginger is oleoresin and terpenes which are responsible for its mild antiseptic, lymph gland cleansing, constipation relief, circulation & digestion stimulating qualities.
According to research, it has been shown that ginger reduces the absorption of cholesterol in the liver and blood, thereby lowering blood cholesterol.
It has also been found that ginger blocks the effects of prostaglandin, which is a substance that is responsible for the inflammation of the blood vessels inside the brain which is what causes migraine headaches.
Ginger being a digestive aid is largely due to the shogoals and gingerols.
These help to neutralize the acids in the stomach, stimulate the secretion of digestive juices.
How to make Ginger Tea
Peel a piece of ginger (approx 3cm in length makes 1 - 2 cups of Ginger tea)
Put the peeled ginger in a blender with 1 cup of hot water and blend to a pulp.
Pour 1/2 a cup of hot ginger pulp into your cup & top up with more hot water.
Add 1 table spoon of 100% pure honey & stir.
Your Ginger tea is ready to drink.
Take Note
(a) Old Ginger tastes stronger than young ginger.
(b) Try to use Quality 100% NATURAL honey (Monofloral honey )
The cheap sugar filled honey's found in your local supermarket will only lower the quality of your Ginger tea in flavor & healing Properties.
Monofloral honey is darker and richer in taste than regular honey.
To produce monofloral honey bee keepers must keep their bee hives in an area where the bees have access to only one type of flower.
Popular North American monofloral honeys are clover, orange blossom, sage, eucalyptus, tupelo, manuka, buckwheat & sourwood.
European Monofloral honey includes thyme, thistle, heather, acacia, dandelion, sunflower, honeysuckle, and varieties from lime and chestnut trees.
Monofloral honey produced from the New Zealand Manuka tree & the Australian Tee tree contains the strongest antibacterial & anti fungal properties.
The finest quality monofloral honey is produced from hives placed in remote uncultivated regions.
Monofloral Honey is sold @ Phromthep Muaythai Camp
ONLY 500 Thai baht (700 ml bottle)
*How to Prepare for Training in Thailand*
Fresh Ginger & Honey shots
If you are feeling sick & low in energy or suffering from cold or flu type symptoms, then you will benefit greatly from drinking a shot glass of freshly pulped ginger straight from the blender.
Pour a small amount of freshly pulped ginger into a glass & add 1 - 2 table spoons of monofloral honey. The healing benefits to your body can be felt within minutes of drinking it.
Honey & Ginger Tea is made FRESH every day @ Phromthep Muaythai Camp
A glass of Ginger & Honey tea = 40 Thai Baht per Glass ($1 dollar per Cup)
