Meet Our Professional Muay Thai Trainers

Kru Padu

Head Trainer

• Fight Name: Pradupet
• Fight Record: 180+
• Muay Thai Style: Muay Mat (Punches)
• Age: 37 (ish)
• Started Muay Thai: 13 years old
• Started as Trainer: 28 years old
• Status: Retired
• Hometown: Yala, Thailand
• Highlights of His Muay Thai Career: WMC World Champion
• Pre-fight Routine: Visits spiritual healer for preparation.
• Boom Boom Before Fight: Always!!!:)

Kru Top

Trainer/Fighter

• Fight Name: Madsing
• Fight Record: 200+
• Muay Thai Style: Muay Femur (All)
• Age: 28
• Started Muay Thai: 9 years old
• Started as Trainer: 25 years old
• Status: Active
• Hometown: Phatthalung, Thailand
• Highlights of His Muay Thai Career:
  • Active ONE Championship Fighter
  • Muay Xtreme
  • A08 International Muay Thai Champion
  • Patong Champion
  • Khaolak Champion
• Pre-fight Routine: Sleep, relax
• Boom Boom Before Fight: No no no no

Kru Dang

Trainer

• Fight Name: Komsan
• Fight Record: 100+
• Muay Thai Style: Muay Tae (Kicks)
• Age: 36
• Started Muay Thai: 10 years old
• Started as Trainer: 25 years old
• Status: Active
• Hometown: Phatthalung, Thailand
• Pre-fight Routine: Relax
• Boom Boom Before Fight: Never!

Kru On

Trainer

• Fight Name: Petpayak
• Fight Record: 100+
• Muay Thai Style: Muay Khao (Knee)
• Age: 38
• Started Muay Thai: 11 years old
• Started as Trainer: 19 years old
• Status: Retired
• Hometown: Patthalung, Thailand
• Highlights of His Muay Thai Career: Raising 2 Muay Thai Champion daughters Noey and Cake
• Pre-fight Routine: Food and sleep
• Boom Boom Before Fight: Noo, cannot! No power in fight…

Kru Jum

Trainer

• Fight Name: Sirimongkon
• Fight Record: 500+
• Muay Thai Style: Muay Khao
• Age: 45
• Started Muay Thai: 7
• Started as Trainer: 16
• Status: active
• Hometown: Chaiyaphum
• Highlights of His Muay Thai Career:
• 2x Lumpini Champion
• Thailand Champion
• Muay Thai Marathon Champion (8-Man Tournament)
• Pre-fight Routine: sleep, rest
• Boom Boom Before Fight: mai daiii! (Thai for "cannot!")

Kru Nan

Trainer

• Fight Name: Nampeth
• Fight Record: 200
• Muay Thai Style: Muay Femur
• Age: 40
• Started Muay Thai: 9
• Started as Trainer: 15
• Status: retired
• Hometown: Pathalung
• Pre-fight Routine: sleep
• Boom Boom Before Fight: no boom boom, just hands (this happens when you ask Kru Dang to translate)

Kru Yu

Trainer/Referee

• Fight Name: Da La
• Fight Record: 200+
• Muay Thai Style: Muay Femur
• Age: 46
• Started Muay Thai: 10
• Started as Trainer: 22
• Status: Retired
• Hometown: Pathalung
• Pre-fight Routine: eat, sleep
• Boom Boom Before Fight: no

Jang

Receptionist

Jang is our lovely receptionist! She's here to answer your questions, run the shop, and brighten everyone's day with her infectious smile, irresistible charm, and witty humor! Such a gem, we love her!

Namfon

CEO

Namfon Yankay is the CEO and co-founder of Khao Lak Muay Thai. A true World Champion, Namfon won 1st place Gold in the Traditional Thai Massage category at the 2021 Massage World Cup (online World Championship).

With years of specialized experience treating Muay Thai fighters and athletes, Namfon has become the go-to therapist for students recovering from intense training. Her deep-tissue Thai massage skills help relieve muscle tension, joint pain, improve flexibility, and speed up recovery — so our fighters can train harder and stay injury-free.

Always smiling and full of positive energy, Namfon also plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the gym. She personally assists students with DTV/ED visas, long-stay arrangements, and making sure everyone feels supported both on and off the mats.

Whether you need help recovering from a tough session or simply want one of the best traditional Thai massages in Khao Lak, Namfon delivers expert care rooted in authentic Thai healing traditions.

Book your session with the World Cup winning masseuse — many of our students return year after year and book months in advance!

Ben

Marketing Manager

Ben Fidge is a co-founder of Khao Lak Muay Thai and currently serves as Marketing Manager and operations lead. With over 12 years of dedicated Muay Thai training since 2013, Ben brings deep practical experience both in the ring and in the business of running a professional Muay Thai gym in Thailand.

He actively trains in Muay Thai and Muay Boran, continues to refine his skills daily alongside the gym’s Thai trainers, and has developed strong expertise in the strength & conditioning, recovery, and nutritional aspects of the sport. Ben combines this hands-on fighter’s perspective with years of experience supporting international students, helping them with DTV/ED visas, training programs, and long-term stay & train packages.

As a lifelong student of the art, Ben is passionate about honest, respectful Muay Thai culture and sharing practical knowledge that helps both beginners and serious practitioners improve safely and effectively. He regularly writes in-depth articles on training techniques, fitness for Muay Thai, gym life in Thailand, nutrition, recovery, and the deeper traditions of Muay Boran.

Feel free to reach out with questions — he’s always happy to help.