Personal Trainers in Bangkok: Prices, Gyms, and How to Choose One

A practical guide to personal training in Bangkok. Compare per-session prices, BTS locations, and what to expect at seven gyms, from big chains like Fitness First and Virgin Active to boutique studios like Base Bangkok and Physique 57.

Whether you decide to take personal training when you move to Bangkok (a decision that is highly recommended since Thai food is famous for its exquisite flavors and packing on pounds is inevitable) or already have had experience with personal training before, you will be happy to know that there are a lot of choices when it comes to fitness gyms.

As opposed to attending classes, having a personal trainer gives you more commitment to work out and keeps you focused on your fitness goals. You also have their undivided attention, making sure that you have the right posture and position when doing your exercises.

Most trainers will design a plan according to your goals. So when you arrive at the gym, there is a lineup of exercises already prepared for you during the day — allowing you to maximize on your time spent at the gym rather than trying to figure out on your own what to do next.

Price

Personal trainers and fitness in Bangkok come in various options.

You can sign up for membership in bigger gyms and hire a personal trainer for additional fees. There are also smaller gyms that, although they offer classes for groups big and small, they also offer personal training as an option.

There is a wide range of prices available. Most gyms offer sessions in packages, and you will soon find out that by buying bigger packages, the price per session becomes cheaper.

A growing number of expats now skip the gym floor and hire a trainer to come to their condo instead, which some say is worth the extra cost to avoid the commute.

Most gyms offer discounts and promotions to credit card holders, rather than cash or debit card. If you do decide to use your credit card from back home, a certain caveat is to check first if foreign currency exchange rates apply. If you have a work permit, you can also apply for debit and credit cards to use locally — more information on that can be found here.

All of them share a common denominator which you may already be familiar with — the physical assessment. It is more than just knowing your weight and height. For the uninitiated, it can also tell you the amount of body fat, muscle mass, rate of metabolism, and body age. Some gyms start with this immediately when you come to inquire, while others will proceed at the first consultation after the sign up.

Also, you will be happy to know that the gyms mentioned below have English-speaking trainers — some even have foreign trainers who are more attuned to the needs of fellow foreigners. Don’t worry though, as most gyms allow for changing of trainers if, in the middle of the program, you find out your trainer is not suitable for you.

Gym-Based, Independent, or At-Home Personal Training

Where you train affects both the cost and the contract you sign. Bangkok’s personal training market splits roughly three ways: training through a big gym chain, booking an independent studio or a freelance trainer directly, or having a trainer come to your condo or a nearby park.

• Gym-chain training (Fitness First, Virgin Active, and WE Fitness Society in this guide): you buy a membership first, then add personal training on top. Packages are structured and quality control runs through the gym’s own trainer-grading system, but you’re committed to that gym’s location and hours for the length of your membership.
• Independent studio training (Base Bangkok, Aspire, Training Ground BKK, and Physique 57 here): no separate gym membership needed. You book sessions directly, usually with more say in which trainer you work with, though the per-session price can run higher than a mid-tier gym-chain package.
• At-home or condo-gym training: the trainer travels to you instead. It skips the commute, but check two things first. Many condo buildings in Bangkok restrict outside trainers from using the building’s shared gym, or charge a guest fee for it, so confirm your condo’s house rules before booking. And ask whether the trainer adds a travel charge for sessions outside their usual base.

Quality control looks different in each model. A gym chain grades its trainers through an internal level system, from entry-level Personal Trainer up to Master Trainer at Fitness First, for example, so a higher tier usually means more experience and a higher rate. An independent or freelance trainer has no internal ladder for you to check, which is why the certification and trial-session steps below carry more weight.

If one-on-one coaching isn’t the priority and a class works just as well, TSK’s guide to swimming classes in Bangkok covers the group-based alternative.

Gyms

For purposes of ease of reference, the gyms below are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that there are a lot more gyms with personal trainer packages in Bangkok. Gyms in this list have English-speaking trainers and are within walking distance from BTS.

Place	Price*	Location	Remark
Aspire Coaching & Physio	THB1,700	BTS Asok	6-month contract is required
Base Bangkok	THB2,500	BTS Chit Lom	Minimum 10 training sessions
Fitness First	THB1,270	BTS Siam	Requires a gym membership package
Physique 57	THB3,000	BTS Chit Lom	–
Training Ground BKK	THB2,500	BTS Phra Khanong	–
Virgin Active	THB1,300	BTS Siam	Requires a gym membership package
WE Fitness Society	THB1,000	BTS Ekkamai	Requires a gym membership package

*This is an estimated price per session. You can find a cheaper price from buying bigger packages.

Aspire Coaching & Physio

Where: BTS Asok, Jasmine Building (Map)

Spanning 3 floors of a small commercial building, Aspire Coaching & Physio can be easily seen as soon as you get off the train at Asok BTS Station.

Look out for the outdoor roof Crossfit gym to get your bearings. Aspire Coaching & Physio offers CrossFit and various forms of trainings such as TRX, Kinesis, Urban Warrior Training, Climbing Ropes, Battle Ropes, Sports Conditioning, MetCon, CrossFit, HIIT, and their very own HEAT.

They have male and female trainers, and the majority of their members are also foreign expats.

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Aspire Coaching & Physio is for those who want to religiously commit to their personal training. If you’re in the middle of a training and need to travel outside of Bangkok for work or pleasure, they can send the day’s program to you, so you can still work out on your own. If you want to continue training but are unable to physically go to the gym, this is a brilliant solution that sets Aspire Coaching & Physio apart.

Another thing that makes them stand out is the in-house professional physiologists, whose services you can use for an additional fee, while the nutritionist consultation is already included in the package. You will find later on that not all gyms in Bangkok offer them, although some trainers can make recommendations on what to eat or not, a more customized meal plan is not easy to develop without an expert nutritionist.

Contracts start at 6 months. Their ideal programs are on a 3-times-per-week basis that costs on average THB20,400/month, with recurring payment every 4 months. Regardless of level, one of their most popular combo options is the 8-Week Clean and Lean Program for THB40,000.

If you only want to only use their premium fitness facilities, attend unlimited classes, and do away with the personal training, the plan is available at THB5,500 per month.

It’s not the cheapest option out there. But compared to what you get for the membership, it’s definitely worth it.

Base Bangkok

Where: BTS Chit Lom, take the BTS Skywalk and exit at Ratchaprasong to the 2nd floor of Gaysorn Amarin (Map)

Base Bangkok is where all the cool kids of the expat community (and some Thai celebrities) go to flex their muscles. Mr. Jack is the founder of this cool, new, hip gym in Bangkok. If this is your first time and want to test the waters of personal training, this is the place to go. Mr. Jack takes the time to listen to your goals, concerns, and motivations — all without hard selling. He will even tour you around the place while showing a few moves to explain how a certain exercise affects the muscles of the body.

Their exercises are mostly HIIT, TRX Suspension Training, and strength training. They have male and female trainers available. And since each trainer has different styles, they choose trainers according to your fitness goals. You even get to train with the founder himself too!

Expats who train here often single out the welcoming community and the internationally certified, English-speaking coaches in their reviews.

Personal training packages start from 10 sessions, with corresponding expiry periods.

Personal training packages start at THB2,500 per session, with 5-25% discount depending on the number of sessions in the package. Each package has its own expiry period such as 10 sessions in 3 months, and 100 sessions in a year. If you would like to train with the founder, Mr. Jack, himself, the price starts at THB3,500 per session and follows a similar price structure to regular training packages.

Aside from personal training, there are also group classes, private group trainings for 2 or more people, and 10% discount for private group trainings for 4 people and more.

Fitness First

Where: 4th Floor, Siam Paragon (Map)

With 32 clubs nationwide, you\’ve probably heard about Fitness First. To the uninitiated, this is one of the bigger players in fitness gyms in Bangkok, alongside Virgin Active. I recommend the one in Siam Paragon due to ease-of-access and overall friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. They have all the amenities of big gyms that we are familiar with and sign-ups start with a talk with one of the sales team.

Fitness First has four kinds of membership — Home, Passport Premium, Passport Platinum, and Club Class. Platinum members can use any Fitness First club but cannot access Club Class perks. Premium members are restricted to Premium clubs only. There are seven Platinum clubs, and the flagship one is located in central Bangkok — Siam Paragon. Signing up for the Platinum club also ensures that you are able to use any Fitness First gym worldwide.

Fitness First has two kinds of personal training packages — Standard PT and Elite PT. Both packages assign one primary coach, and you can bring a friend to train with you as an add-on. Standard PT focuses on weight loss, muscle gain, and basic fitness, while Elite PT offers advanced programs for rehab and sports performance. Prices are based on the number of sessions (10, 30, or 50) and the rank and level of the trainer, with the Elite package carrying a +20% to 40% premium.

Personal training starts at THB1,270 per session and has 4 levels of training according to the trainees’ experience — Personal Trainer, Advanced Personal Trainer, Elite Personal Trainer, and Master Trainer. Beginners start with the Personal Trainer and move up to the scale to the Elite level, while Master Trainers are for other personal trainers who want to establish a career in personal training.

Fitness First will require you to sign up as a member first before you can avail yourself of the personal training program. Contracts are available in 4, 12, and 24-month commitments, categorized by access tiers: Premium (standard clubs), Platinum (all-access), and Club Class (ultimate luxury). An admin fee of THB2,500 applies to all types of contracts, but only the 4-month contract requires the THB499 joining fee — it is waived for both 12- and 24-month contracts.

Upon signing up, you will also be required to go through the Start-Up Pack program. It costs THB3,000 and consists of 3 hours of personal training to assess your physical capabilities and limitations, ensuring that the right fitness plan is created for you. They offer a THB6,000 “Kickstart Pack” for new members that includes a BioScore health assessment and a set of 1-on-1 coaching sessions. If you sign up on your first visit, they often include bonus sessions or a waiver of the joining fee.

However, depending on the salesperson you are talking to, these sign-up fees can be discounted and waived. They can also make special arrangements with payment options if paying in a lump sum is not too convenient for you.

All these rates are subject to 7% VAT.

Physique 57

Where: BTS Chit Lom, take the BTS Skywalk and exit at Ratchaprasong, 4th floor, Erawan Bangkok (Map)

For those who have danced ballet, they will probably know what a barre exercise is. Good thing, the barre is moving from ballet studios to the gym. Physique 57 started in New York and now has 16 branches worldwide. Using similar movements as ballet, exercises make use of the barre, fitness balls, small weights and their unique process called the Interval Overload, which is comprised of fluid stretches, targeted arm exercises, high-power thigh and seat sequences, and intensive core moves.

Catering to mostly women, their exercises have 4 levels — Fundamentals, Beginner, Signature, and Power Sculpt. If your ultimate goal is to sculpt your body, then this is the right place. However, you don’t need to have previous ballet experience to join Physique 57. All you need is a desire to have fun and get fit while doing it.

One-on-one sessions are at THB3,000 per session, which is for an hour. If you buy 10 sessions, you get a discounted price of THB27,000. All one-on-one sessions need to be booked with the trainer in advance.

Training Ground BKK

Where: BTS Phra Khanong, 4 minutes walk down Sukhumvit Soi 69 (Map)

Underpinned by the principles of CrossFit, Training Ground BKK is the gritty, grunting big brother of Bangkok gyms. Their exercises are aimed at transformation and doing everything it takes to achieve fitness goals. However, they believe that true fitness is not only about pushing yourself in the gym — it also involves a happy social life, taking responsibility for our actions, and eating clean.

The gym also has the added advantage of being located right next to The Fight Lab, which is handy if you also want to try Muay Thai. You will also be happy to know that there are a lot of expats here, increasing the probability of meeting someone from back home.

There is a walk-in rate of THB700 if you want to try the gym first without making long-term commitments.

Personal training sessions start at THB2,500 per session and the highest package that you can buy is the 100 Packs, which costs THB170,000 and valid for 4 months.

Virgin Active

Where: 5th floor, Siam Discovery Center (Map)

Who hasn’t heard of Virgin Active? For those new to the world of fitness, this brainchild of Sir Richard Branson started in 1998 and came to Bangkok in the early 2010s. The enterprise now has more than 230 clubs in 8 countries with 8 branches in Bangkok and is famous for innovative facilities such as the Relax and Recovery Zone, Sleep Pods, PowerPlate®, high-altitude training, Himalayan salt saunas, and many more.

Their shower toiletries are from PANPURI and all you have to do to work out is basically show up with your gym shoes — they have gym outfits for you to use as well. Do you need to check a few urgent business emails on a short break? You can bring your laptop or use the Apple computers at the Internet station — as long as you keep the coffee orders going.

Virgin Active has three options for membership. The Once-a-weeker tier is the most flexible, with THB590 per week and consists of an initial 12-week commitment. The Goal Getter tier is at THB1,390 per week and consists of an initial 12-week commitment, which you can continue into an every-2-week billing. The Long Termer tier is at THB990 per week and consists of an initial 12-month commitment period, which can also be continued similar to the Goal Getter option. Membership fees are paid every two weeks in advance. If you want to cancel membership, all you have to do is inform the sales staff 3 days prior to the next billing period.

Normally, personal training sessions are at THB1,300 per 45-minute session. They can also vary according to the number of sessions bought and the level of personal training. But during sign up, there are personal training promotions available to new joiners, which are highly recommended to take advantage of. The Trial Pack is at THB2,250 and consists of 3 45-minute sessions as a way for new members to get a feel of the personal training sessions. This is valid for the next 8 weeks from the start of the membership.

Unlike any other gym, Virgin Active leans toward the direct debit payment method. More promotions and discounts are made available if you pay by debit instead of cash or credit card. All rates are subject to 7% VAT.

WE Fitness Society

Where: Major Sukhumvit, take the skywalk from BTS Ekkamai (Map)

With 7 branches across Bangkok, We Fitness Society tries very hard to play catch-up with the big gyms, Fitness First and Virgin Active. It looks and feels like the upper-class men of gyms, but not quite there yet — more like still going to junior’s class. Making an appointment with their salesperson is futile, so it is recommended to come for a quick visit instead. The personal trainers can give you the usual assessment. But they offer none when it comes to assuaging fears and concerns, knowing what your fitness goals are, or understanding what made you decide to go to the gym.

Membership packages come in 2 options. A 1-month membership is at THB1,700 per month. A 6-month membership is at THB2,400 per month. A 12-month membership is at THB1,300 per month. The processing fee is at THB1,500. The joining fee is at THB3,000 which is subject to more discounts depending on the salesperson. Upon signing up, you are also entitled to a program called WE Inspired which is 3 sessions of 1-hour personal training, and can be cashed back later on if you purchase more training sessions thereafter.

There are several kinds of memberships, such as WE Galaxy, WE Society, and WE Signature Exclusive, which the salesperson didn’t explain further. All rates mentioned above are applicable to the WE Society membership.

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When asked about personal training sessions, the trainer simply said that the cost is at THB1,000 per hour. If you buy 50 hours, it’s valid for 1 year. If you buy 36 hours, it’s valid for 8 months.

How Package Pricing, Expiry, and Contracts Work in Bangkok

The price per session only tells part of the story. Every gym in this guide sells personal training in packages, and the fine print (expiry dates, cancellation terms, whether a package is refundable) matters as much as the headline price.

Expiry windows vary widely between the gyms above. Base Bangkok gives you 3 months to use a 10-session pack, or a year for a 100-session pack. Training Ground BKK’s largest pack (100 sessions) expires after 4 months. WE Fitness Society allows up to a year on its biggest bundle, but only 8 months on a smaller one. Ask for the expiry date in writing before you pay, not just the headline discount.

The most common complaint in Bangkok’s expat forums about gym personal training isn’t the training itself, it’s what happens when plans change. A package bought upfront is rarely refundable, and a membership contract signed for 6 or 12 months (Aspire Coaching & Physio and Fitness First both structure theirs this way) typically can’t be broken early without losing the remaining balance.

A few questions are worth asking before you sign anything:

• Get the expiry date and cancellation policy in writing, not just the size of the discount for buying a bigger package.
• Ask whether the package is refundable if you move city, switch gyms, or stop training partway through.
• Check whether the contract auto-renews, or whether you need to actively cancel before the next billing cycle, as with Virgin Active’s membership above.
• Confirm whether a package is tied to one trainer or usable with anyone at the gym. Most gyms in this guide allow a trainer swap if the match isn’t working, but not every package transfers the same way if you want to change trainers partway through.

What to Check Before You Book a Trainer

Beyond price and contract terms, a few practical checks help you avoid a bad match before you’ve paid for a package.

Qualifications and Certifications

Ask which certification your trainer holds and from which body. Base Bangkok, for example, trains its coaches through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), one of the more widely recognized personal training certifications internationally, alongside bodies like ACE (American Council on Exercise).

We couldn’t confirm a Thailand-specific government license that applies to personal trainers as an occupation, separate from the standard work permit every foreign trainer needs to work legally here. That means the certification check is on you, not a regulator, so ask to see the credential rather than taking a trainer’s word for it.

Language

Every gym in this guide advertises English-speaking trainers, and some have foreign trainers on staff (see the profiles above). If you need a language beyond English, or want a Thai-speaking trainer to help you settle in locally, ask before you sign. It isn’t something the packages advertise by default.

Trial Sessions

Book a single session, or a small trial pack, before committing to a large one. Virgin Active’s Trial Pack above is a built-in example of this: 3 sessions over 8 weeks to test the fit before buying a bigger package. Not every gym in this guide offers a formal trial, but asking for one costs nothing.

Now On to You

Choosing a personal trainer depends on a variety of factors such as knowledge, experience, qualification, budget, facilities, and proximity to where you live.

It’s a commitment that takes at least 10 to 12 training sessions. But it’s going to be a life-changing experience that improves your health forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a personal trainer cost in Bangkok?

Per-session prices at the gyms covered in this guide range from around THB790 to THB3,000, depending on the gym and package size. Buying a bigger package almost always brings the per-session cost down. See the price table above for a gym-by-gym breakdown.

Do I need a gym membership to hire a personal trainer in Bangkok?

At gym chains like Fitness First, Virgin Active, and WE Fitness Society, yes, you need a membership before you can book personal training. Independent studios such as Base Bangkok, Aspire, Training Ground BKK, and Physique 57 don’t require a separate membership.

Can I hire a personal trainer to come to my condo in Bangkok?

Some independent trainers offer at-home sessions. Check your condo’s house rules first, since many buildings restrict outside trainers from using the shared gym or charge a guest fee, and ask the trainer whether they add a travel charge.

What certifications should a personal trainer in Bangkok have?

Look for an internationally recognized certification such as NASM or ACE, and ask to see it rather than taking the trainer’s word. Thailand doesn’t appear to run a separate government license for personal trainers as an occupation, so verifying credentials is on you.

Can I change personal trainers if it’s not working out?

Yes, most gyms in this guide allow you to switch trainers partway through a program if the match isn’t right. Confirm this with the specific gym before you buy a package, since not every package transfers the same way between trainers.

Do personal training packages in Bangkok expire?

Yes. Expiry windows in this guide range from about 3 to 4 months on smaller packages up to a year on the largest bundles. Get the exact expiry date and the refund policy in writing before you pay.

Is there a trial session before I have to commit to a package?

Some gyms offer one, such as Virgin Active’s Trial Pack (3 sessions over 8 weeks). Not every gym in this guide advertises a formal trial, but it’s worth asking for one before buying a large package.

Do Bangkok gyms offer personal training in languages other than English?

All the gyms in this guide have English-speaking trainers, and some have foreign trainers on staff. If you need another language, ask the gym directly before signing up, since it isn’t listed on the standard package menu.