Sanit Sport Club is one of East Pattaya's anchor multi-purpose sports facilities — a two-zone operation combining a comprehensive fitness centre with a dedicated Muay Thai gym, set near the scenic Mabprachan Reservoir in the residential expat belt of East Pattaya. Owner-operated by Sanit Sirirup, the club has grown to 1,000+ members since establishment and serves a mix of long-stay Pattaya expats, Thai locals, and visiting Muay Thai students.
Most Pattaya Muay Thai camps are pure-discipline operations — you go for Muay Thai and only Muay Thai. Most Pattaya commercial gyms are pure fitness — cardio, weights, machines, no martial arts. Sanit Sport Club's distinctive position is integrating both into a single membership — you train Muay Thai with a 40-year Lumpinee-veteran trainer in the morning and lift weights / do cardio in the afternoon, all on one tab, all in one location.
Position in Pattaya market
Pattaya's combat-sport-plus-fitness landscape splits into:
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Pure Muay Thai camps | Sityodtong, Fairtex, Petchrungruang, Battle Conquer, Sor Klinmee |
| Multi-discipline combat | Venum, Rage, Kombat (MT + MMA + BJJ + Boxing) |
| Pure fitness gyms | Tony's Gym, Universe Gym, Anytime Fitness, Muscle Factory |
| Two-zone hybrid (this venue) | Sanit Sport Club |
| Hotel club hybrids | Fitz Club (Royal Cliff), Hilton, Andaz |
Sanit's two-zone approach fits long-stay residents who want a single membership covering both sport disciplines without paying separately at a Muay Thai camp + a separate fitness gym. It's also strong for travelling fighters who want a fight camp + serious S&C work without driving across town.
The Muay Thai zone
Head trainer Kru Rung — Rungsawad Lukpintong — brings 40 years of training and competing at Lumpinee (Bangkok's most prestigious Muay Thai stadium) and Rajadamnern (the second great traditional stadium). That's not marketing — that's a generational lineage credential. Kru Rung's career trajectory put him on the same canvas as the legendary Thai champions of the 1980s–2000s; he now passes that experience to Sanit's current students.
The current standout fighter is Krasuk Sanitmuaythaigym — a MAX Muay Thai champion currently competing abroad. MAX Muay Thai is one of Thailand's largest professional promotions; producing a current titleholder is a real credential for the camp's coaching pipeline.
Daily Muay Thai schedule
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Morning | 10:15 |
| Late afternoon | 16:30 |
| Evening 1 | 18:00 |
| Evening 2 | 19:15 |
Four sessions daily — flexible enough to fit working expats (early or late), travellers (any session), and competitive fighters (multi-session days).
What Muay Thai training looks like
Standard Pattaya-camp format:
- Skip / shadow / warm-up
- Bag work (8-10 rounds, 3 min each with 1 min rest)
- Pad rounds with trainers (4-6 rounds)
- Clinch / sparring
- Conditioning / cool-down
For total beginners, expect the trainers to scale work appropriately. For competitive fighters, expect serious sparring partners and Krasuk-tier game-planning.
The fitness zone
The fitness centre side of Sanit serves the membership's broader needs:
- Cardio (treadmills, bikes, ellipticals)
- Strength machines
- Free weights
- Functional training space
- Group classes — spinning, TRX, yoga, aerobics on rotating schedules
The fitness side is commercial-tier — well-suited to general fitness goals, fat-loss, basic strength training, and recovery on Muay-Thai-rest-days. It's not a powerlifting cathedral (that's Muscle Factory's role), and it's not a boutique HIIT studio (that's IG Center). It's a solid, member-friendly gym that compounds nicely with the Muay Thai side.
Location — Mabprachan Reservoir / East Pattaya
Mabprachan Reservoir sits in East Pattaya / "Darkside" — the residential belt east of Sukhumvit Road. Quieter, more local-expat than tourist, popular with long-stay Western and Russian residents. The 4 km running loop around the reservoir is one of Pattaya's best free running routes — pair it with a Sanit membership for a full daily fitness routine.
For visitors: 15–25 min from central Pattaya by Bolt/Grab. For residents: most East Pattaya / Mabprachan / Khao Talo / Soi Siam Country Club residents are within 5–10 min by scooter.
Pricing
Pricing fits the ฿฿ tier. Confirm current Muay Thai monthly rates and fitness-only rates by Facebook DM (sanitsportclub) — Sanit doesn't publish a polished website with online rate cards, which is normal for Pattaya's local-Thai-led camps. Drop-ins typically welcomed.
Pros
- Two-zone hybrid — Muay Thai + fitness on one membership
- 40-year Lumpinee/Rajadamnern lineage trainer (Kru Rung) — rare credential at this price point
- Current MAX Muay Thai champion in the stable (Krasuk) — proves the coaching pipeline works
- 4 daily Muay Thai sessions — flexible schedule for any commitment level
- 1,000+ members — community is real, not a ghost town
- Mabprachan setting — reservoir 4 km running loop right outside the door
- East Pattaya location — quieter, more residential, less tourist-traffic
- Group fitness classes included (spinning, TRX, yoga, aerobics)
Cons
- East Pattaya location — 15–25 min from Walking Street / Beach Road for tourists
- No polished website — Facebook is the primary channel; some travellers prefer a more developed site
- Mid-spec fitness equipment — fine for general training, not for heavy powerlifting
- Class schedule confirmation needed — verify current week before showing up
- Less English-marketing-polish than the big international camps — but English-speaking trainers available
Best for
- Long-stay East Pattaya / Mabprachan / Darkside residents
- Travellers wanting Muay Thai + general fitness on one membership
- Beginners wanting an authentic Thai-led environment with serious lineage
- Competitive fighters who can match Kru Rung's level
- Mabprachan Reservoir runners stacking running + Muay Thai + gym
- Members wanting community over chain-gym anonymity
Not best for
- Tourists staying in central Pattaya for less than a week (the commute eats into training time)
- Powerlifters chasing 250kg+ squats (try Muscle Factory)
- Polished-website / instant-online-booking expectations
- Pure boutique HIIT / spin / Pilates seekers (try IG Center)
- BJJ-only practitioners (try ALFA BJJ)
Quick reference card
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Muay Thai + fitness — two-zone hybrid |
| Owner | Sanit Sirirup |
| Members | 1,000+ |
| Address | Mabprachan Reservoir area, East Pattaya |
| Hours | MT: 10:15 / 16:30 / 18:00 / 19:15 daily; fitness extended |
| Price | ฿฿ |
| Head trainer | Kru Rung (Rungsawad Lukpintong) — 40 years Lumpinee / Rajadamnern |
| Fighter | Krasuk — MAX Muay Thai champion |
| Languages | Thai (primary), English |
| Best for | Hybrid Muay Thai + gym membership, East Pattaya residents |
| Contact | facebook.com/sanitsportclub |
How to visit
The fastest path: message sanitsportclub on Facebook to confirm the current Muay Thai schedule, drop-in pricing, and address pin. Show up for a session in workout gear; trainers will assess your level and pair you appropriately. Bring hand wraps and mouth guard for Muay Thai sessions.
For travellers planning an East Pattaya / Mabprachan day, pair Sanit Sport Club with a morning run around Mabprachan Reservoir (4 km loop), training session, lunch at one of the lakeside cafés, and afternoon visit to the Pattaya Archery Club or Thai Polo & Equestrian Club if you want to add a third sport-related stop. The Mabprachan area packs more sport options into a tight radius than most Pattaya neighbourhoods outside Pratamnak.