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AI can write your emails, plan your holiday, translate your menu and apparently even give you life advice. But can it survive five rounds on the mats at Naga? We have our doubts. There are some things you simply cannot prompt your way through. The feeling of your first proper kick landing on the pads. The moment your trainer tells you “one more round” when you are absolutely certain you have already completed seventeen. The strange combination of exhaustion and happiness that

Some fighters arrive at Naga as guests. Others are already part of the family. Phet Marissa is Baow’s cousin, a dedicated Muay Thai fighter, and now officially the first sponsored fighter to represent Naga. She is currently working her way toward a fresh new championship belt, and we are incredibly proud to be in her corner as she takes the next steps in her fighting career. For us, sponsoring Phet is about more than putting the Naga name on a pair of shorts. It is about supp

At Koh Yao Naga, we believe tourism should give more than it takes. The places we love should not become depleted by our presence. They should become stronger, more resilient, and better supported because we chose to spend our time and money there. This is why we operate with a strong focus on regenerative tourism and long-term community impact. For us, regenerative tourism means asking a simple but important question: How can our presence help the island thrive? We aim to cr

What’s Next for Naga? Naga was never meant to be just a Muay Thai gym. From the beginning, the dream has been to create a place where training, island life, good food, work, rest, and community naturally come together. And we are only getting started. Our next chapter begins right here on our land on Koh Yao Noi. We plan to finish our bungalows, creating simple and comfortable places to stay surrounded by the island we love. The idea is to make it possible to wake up, train,

Koh Yao Naga welcomes everyone, from complete beginners to experienced fighters. Since opening in December 2025, we've supported fighters stepping into the ring around 20 times already. But our proudest milestones aren't only belts and victories. Our youngest customer so far? A 4-year-old princess with a terrifyingly impressive left hook. We've hosted adorable Valentine's partner training sessions, helped fighters prepare for title bouts, and supported Hyrox athletes pushing

People sometimes ask who built Naga. The short answer is: a lot of us. Building something on a small island is rarely straightforward. Plans change. Materials arrive when they arrive. Something inevitably needs fixing. Someone knows someone who knows exactly the person you need. And before long, what started as a construction project becomes a collection of people solving problems together. From the beginning, Naga has been a family affair. Baow’s family has been part of turn