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Are expats renewing their Muay Thai memberships or pursuing cooking classes after course expiration?

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Hi long timers here on soft power DTV. Can you please tell me if you are renewing your muay thai membership or purchasing further cooking classes or left it once the course time has expired.

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The discussion revolves around whether expats are renewing their Muay Thai memberships or continuing with cooking classes after their previous courses have ended. Responses indicate mixed feelings; several expats are opting not to renew memberships due to negative experiences or a preference for more flexible class options. One commenter mentioned a disappointing experience with a particular gym, advising others to avoid it.

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I like Muay Thai so yeah, but just going to classes now.

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No, not renewing.

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Leo *****

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Did a 6 month course in Bangkok that ended over a month ago. Not renewing as I heavily regretted training with this sh#t gym for 6 months. Tourist trap gym with no real 'muay thai' classes. Now im just gym hopping and paying per class at different gyms which works fine with me. Ive been in and out country 2 times now in the last month since it ended and no questions arriving back into BKK, although even if, I'd explain the exact same thing. Not going to commit for months and months again to 1 gym.

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Jay *******

Jay *******

Which gym was it you initially attended? Would be useful to know to be wary of it/avoid it.

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Martin *********

Martin *********

No need

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