Our Team: The People Behind Diamond Muay Thai
A family-run camp with a team of former champions, title-holders and young, up-and-coming fighters, who give you personal attention so every strike is effective and every movement has a purpose.
Our Story: The Family Behind Diamond Muay Thai
Diamond Muay Thai is a family-run camp in Nai Wok, Koh Phangan. Diamond is owned by Mon, our Jedi Master of Muay Thai. Jinks runs the gym day to day, and Simon looks after bookings and our charity work.
Since we opened in 2011, our aim has stayed the same: to teach correct, authentic technique to everyone who walks through the door, from first-timers to stadium fighters, in a place that feels like home.
We give back, too. A share of our profits goes to causes close to our hearts: Charlie's Children's charity in Khanom, Childline, the Deep Life animal rescue, and support for vulnerable people across Asia. We also look after the island we call home, with regular beach clean-ups. Every session you train helps.
Diamond is a community, not just a gym: train hard, eat together and leave as family.
Known as "The Standing Wave" for the fluidity, grace and power of his style, Mon is a freestyle pad holder who relies on his Jedi reflexes.
Meet Our Trainers
Most of our trainers are former champions and title-holders, while a few are young, up-and-coming fighters. With a high ratio of trainers to students, your technique is watched closely and you improve faster with expert feedback.
Santos stopped counting his fights after 400. Brother of the late Muay Thai superstar Nokweed Davy, he has fought at Lumpini and Rajadamnern and won multiple South Thailand titles. He brings a touch of the old school to Diamond: he expects results, and he gets them.
With the swagger of a pirate and a grin as wide as Russia, Pok is an endless source of energy and fun. A multiple-time Rajadamnern and Lumpini champion and a champion boxer, he has fought in Australia, Oman, Singapore and Korea.
Small in size but a giant presence. His cheerful personality and excellent English make him popular with beginners, while experienced students get tested in his pad sessions. A great trainer to seek out for clinch practice.
A former Bangkok fighter, Kru Heem now spends his time teaching Diamond students proper Muay Thai technique. A positive, friendly presence, he's very good at spotting where students need to improve.
If Diamond were a pack of cards, Ip would be the joker. A 100+ fight veteran from across Southern Thailand, his stocky frame makes him a great pad holder and clinch partner for students of all sizes.
A fighter since the age of nine, Baow has floored opponents in the Bangkok stadiums and on Thai Fight, Max Muay Thai and MX Muay Xtreme. If you're preparing to fight, he'll most likely be the one putting you through your paces.
Laan joined us as a promising young fighter and soon became an indispensable part of the team. In the ring he moves like a leopard: quick, agile and ferocious, with lightning-fast kicks and superb sweeps.
One of our youngest trainers, Tuk is a quiet, patient presence with a graceful, deceptively fast style. He spars gently and focuses on technique and timing, which makes him an excellent sparring partner.
Because one Baow wasn't enough! New Baow cares passionately about the development of his students, and his bigger build means he can take whatever you can throw at him.
Ready to Train in Paradise?
Spaces are limited so every student gets proper attention. Book your spot or email us with any questions.