Sor Klinmee Muay Thai Gym

Overview

Sor Klinmee is a small, family-owned, working-fighter Muay Thai camp in East Pattaya with one of the deepest fighting-family legacies in modern Thai combat sports. Founded in 2009 by Mit Klinmee — better known as Tappaya Sit-Or, his ring name during his championship fighting career — the gym is the home of Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, one of Thailand's most accomplished Muay Thai exporters with a remarkable 330-fight career (278 wins, 48 losses, 4 draws). It is also part of the broader Sit-Or / Klinmee fighting dynasty — a multi-generation family that includes Tappaya himself, his brother Yokthai Sit-Or, nephew Rambaa "M16" Somdet (Thailand's first MMA world champion), and Sinsamut Klinmee (Sudsakorn's younger brother, currently in ONE Championship).

For training depth, you cannot find a more lineage-rich small camp in Pattaya. The gym sits 100 meters from Rambaa Somdet's M16 Gym — the two operations function as a small Sit-Or family training cluster in Nong Prue, with cross-training between camps possible.

For travelers wanting authentic Thai pedagogy at low prices under a fighter who's competed at the highest international levels, Sor Klinmee is one of the strongest budget choices in Pattaya. Drop-in pricing in the ฿200-300 range and monthly memberships around ฿4,000-7,000 make this gym genuinely accessible for committed long-stay students.

The Sit-Or / Klinmee Fighting Family

Understanding Sor Klinmee requires understanding the family it comes from. The Sit-Or / Klinmee dynasty is one of the most decorated multi-generational fighting families in modern Thai Muay Thai.

Mit Klinmee — "Tappaya Sit-Or" (Founder)

The gym's founder is Mit Klinmee, born the youngest of 11 children into a fighting family. His ring name during his career was Tappaya Sit-Or — the name reflecting his original camp affiliation (Sit-Or Gym).

• Began training and fighting at age 6 alongside his older brother Yokthai Sit-Or and his nephew Rambaa Somdet (later known as "M16")
• Fought professionally as Tappaya Sit-Or through stadium-level Thai competition
• Retired in 2001
• Opened Sor Klinmee Gym in 2009 — naming it after his own surname (Klinmee), establishing his own gym separate from the Sit-Or camp where he'd fought
• Currently the owner and acting head trainer

Yokthai Sit-Or (Tappaya's Older Brother)

Tappaya's older brother. Fought as Yokthai Sit-Or during his career. Active in the family fighting tradition that produced multiple notable fighters.

Rambaa "M16" Somdet (Nephew — Thailand's First MMA World Champion)

Rambaa is Tappaya's nephew and one of the most accomplished combat sports figures in Thailand:

• Born August 30, 1974 in Pattaya
• Started boxing at age 7 at the family Sit-Or camp
• ~100 Muay Thai fights with 70+ wins, 30+ KOs
• Thailand's first ever MMA World Champion — won the Shooto Flyweight World Championship in 2009 in Tokyo
• World's best 115 lb / Flyweight MMA fighter from ~2007-2012
• Final MMA record: 16 fights, 13 wins / 3 losses
• Opened Rambaa Somdet M16 Gym in 2016, 100 meters from Sor Klinmee — the two family camps form a small cluster

Sudsakorn "O" Sor Klinmee (Star Fighter at the Camp)

Sudsakorn is the most internationally famous fighter to come out of Sor Klinmee and one of Thailand's most accomplished Muay Thai exporters:

• Real name: Som Klinmee
• Nickname among Thai community: "O"
• Between ages 10 and 18 he was raised and trained by his uncle Tappaya at the original Sit-Or Gym in Pattaya
• When his uncle Tappaya retired (2001) and later opened Sor Klinmee Gym in 2009, Sudsakorn was already 23 and had been training under Tappaya for 6 years
• Moved with him to Sor Klinmee as one of the founding fighters
• Career record: 330 fights, 278 wins, 48 losses, 4 draws
• Has fought across major Thai stadiums and internationally on Yokkao and major promotions
• Considered one of the most active and accomplished Thai fighters of his era

Sinsamut Klinmee (Sudsakorn's Younger Brother — Currently in ONE Championship)

The next generation:

• Younger brother of Sudsakorn
• Currently competing for ONE Championship (2024-2026)
• Featured as a breakout Muay Thai sensation by ONE Championship
• Credits brother Sudsakorn for his Muay Thai success — "He's the reason I still fight"
• Represents the continuation of the family fighting legacy into the next generation

What Training at Sor Klinmee Looks Like

Authentic Thai Camp Aesthetic

Sor Klinmee is a traditional, no-frills Thai working camp. Open-air pavilion, single ring, heavy bags hanging from beams, basic free weights, fighters living on-site. No air conditioning, no juice bar, no resort amenities. This is what Muay Thai gyms look like before tourism remakes them.

Trainers

• Tappaya himself as head trainer and owner — direct access to a former pro who fought at championship levels
• Senior Thai trainers (former pros) for pad rounds
• English communication is limited but workable — instruction is largely demonstrated, not verbally explained at length

Sessions

• Morning (typical 07:00-09:00 or 08:00-10:00) — run + warm-up + shadow + pad work + bag work + clinching
• Afternoon (typical 15:30-17:30) — same structure with more sparring days mid-week
• Mon-Sat, Sundays rest

Drop-In Friendly

• Walk-in rates around ฿200-300 per session
• No long-term commitment required
• Suitable for travelers spending 1-4 weeks in Pattaya wanting authentic training

Adjacent to Rambaa M16

The 100m walk between Sor Klinmee and Rambaa Somdet M16 Gym means students can:

• Attend Muay Thai sessions at Sor Klinmee
• Cross-train MMA / cage work at Rambaa M16
• Get exposure to two senior Thai professional fighters' coaching approaches
• Experience the family-cluster training environment that's increasingly rare in modern Thai Muay Thai

Pricing

Among the most affordable serious training in Pattaya:

• Drop-in single session: ~฿200-400
• Weekly: ~฿1,500-2,500
• Monthly unlimited: ~฿4,000-7,000 (depending on commitment length)
• Private 1-on-1: affordable Thai-camp rates (~฿500-1,000/hour)
• Long-stay multi-month rates: discounted — suitable for serious students

Compare to:

• Fairtex: ~฿12,000/month (~3x Sor Klinmee)
• Battle Conquer: mid-tier between Sor Klinmee and Fairtex
• Silk Muay Thai: ~฿25,500-33,000/month with all-inclusive packages

For a student who wants direct access to a former pro fighter from a deep fighting family at a fraction of resort-camp prices, Sor Klinmee is unmatched value.

Pros

• Direct training under Tappaya Sit-Or — former pro from a multi-generational fighting family
• Adjacent to Rambaa M16 Gym (100m) — family cluster, cross-training possible
• Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee as the camp's flagship export fighter (278 wins)
• Authentic Thai camp aesthetic — open-air, working stable
• Among the lowest-cost serious Muay Thai in Pattaya
• Lineage tied to Rambaa "M16" Somdet — Thailand's first MMA world champion
• Lineage tied to Sinsamut Klinmee — current ONE Championship fighter
• Family-camp culture — three generations of fighters trained on this property
• Drop-in friendly for short-stay travelers
• Low-key location in Nong Prue — quieter than tourist-facing camps

Cons

• Limited English instruction
• Open-air training — hot in dry season
• Basic facilities — no AC, pool, sauna
• No on-site accommodation packages — students arrange housing separately
• Less booking infrastructure online — most arrangements happen via WhatsApp or in-person
• Small camp size — fewer training partners than mega-camps
• Hard to find without a referral — the camp doesn't market heavily

Best For

• Long-stay budget-conscious students committed to authentic training
• Returning Pattaya Muay Thai visitors who already understand Thai-camp dynamics
• Students who want direct access to a working pro fighter trainer
• Cross-training-with-Rambaa-M16 visitors — make a 2-camp circuit
• Italian, Russian, Japanese visitors — these communities have established presence at the camp
• Sudsakorn / Sinsamut fans — train where the family trains
• Authentic-Thai-camp pilgrims — this is what camps look like when they're working operations rather than tourist offerings

Not Best For

• Tourist-style 1-week passive holidays seeking pool + sauna + breakfast
• Travelers who need extensive English communication
• AC training preference (try Battle Conquer)
• Booking-from-abroad ease seekers (Fairtex, Kombat, Silk are easier to arrange remotely)

Quick Reference Card

| Field | Value | |---|---| | Address | Nong Prue, Bang Lamung 20150 (Soi Khao Talo area) | | Founded | 2009 by Mit "Tappaya Sit-Or" Klinmee | | Family lineage | Sit-Or fighting family (Tappaya, Yokthai, Rambaa "M16" Somdet) | | Star fighter | Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee (278W from 330 fights) | | Next-gen | Sinsamut Klinmee — Sudsakorn's brother, current ONE Championship | | 100m from | Rambaa Somdet M16 Gym (family cluster) | | Drop-in | ~฿200-400 | | Monthly | ~฿4,000-7,000 | | Hours | Mon-Sat morning + afternoon | | Languages | Thai (primary); basic English workable | | Verified | 2026-04-27 |