Journey to UFC - Day 146

Summary

On Day 146 of his journey to UFC, the vlogger shares his experiences in Phuket, Thailand, as he explores the world of Muay Thai. After waking up in the hot weather of Marina Muay Thai Hotel, he completes his goals for the day, including purchasing a Muay Thai membership and gear, and considering renting a scooter to get around. The video captures his interactions with fellow travelers, his thoughts on the prices and quality of gear, and the excitement of attending a BBQ Beatdown event. He also reflects on the realities of travel, including challenges with his bank card and the cost of living in Thailand.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is on Day 146 of their journey to UFC, staying at the Marina Muay Thai Hotel in Phuket, Thailand, where it's extremely hot.
• 😀 The speaker's first goal is to purchase a Muay Thai membership at TIG Muay Thai, which costs 17,000 baht (approximately 430 GBP) for a month.
• 😀 The second goal is to buy Muay Thai gear, including shorts, shin guards, gloves, and hand wraps, all from the official FAEX store in Phuket.
• 😀 The third goal is to check in with TIG Muay Thai for training, and attend their monthly barbecue event known as 'Beatdown Day'.
• 😀 The speaker considers renting a scooter to get around Phuket, as it's the most practical way to travel around the island.
• 😀 The heat in Phuket is intense, with temperatures around 29°C, but it feels even hotter, making walking outside for long periods uncomfortable.
• 😀 After buying gear, the speaker meets someone at the FAEX store, a fellow Muay Thai enthusiast from Croatia, who has joined TIG Muay Thai as well.
• 😀 The speaker reflects on the cost of gear, noting that while expensive for Thailand, it’s still cheaper than in the UK, where similar items would cost much more.
• 😀 The speaker attends the 'Beatdown Day' event at TIG Muay Thai, where they witness intense Muay Thai fights, including a young fighter knocking out his opponent.
• 😀 The speaker faces some banking issues related to cash withdrawal limits, but plans to sort out the issue the next day to continue their travels.
• 😀 The speaker shares a positive experience with local food, enjoying a Pad Thai curry and fruit shake for a reasonable price, and mentions how good the banana protein shakes are in Thailand.

Q & A

Where is the speaker staying during their journey?

The speaker is staying at the Marina Muay Thai Hotel in Phuket, Thailand.

What is the first goal of the day for the speaker?

The first goal is to buy a Muay Thai membership at Tiger Muay Thai, which costs 17,000 baht (around £430) for a month.

What kind of gear did the speaker purchase for Muay Thai?

The speaker purchased Muay Thai gear including a pair of Fex Muay Thai shorts, white shinguards, white gloves, and black hand wraps, totaling 7,000 baht.

What was the speaker's reaction to the prices of Muay Thai gear in Thailand?

The speaker was surprised by the prices, considering it expensive for Thailand but much cheaper than in the UK, where similar gear would cost significantly more.

Why does the speaker plan to rent a scooter?

The speaker plans to rent a scooter because transportation in Phuket is difficult without one, as everything is spread out and far apart.

What was the issue the speaker faced with their bank card?

The speaker had a problem with their bank card's cash withdrawal limit, which caused issues when trying to withdraw more money in Thailand.

What was the 'Barbecue Beatdown' event at Tiger Muay Thai?

The 'Barbecue Beatdown' is a social event at the end of the month at Tiger Muay Thai, where there are Muay Thai fights, including children's matches. The speaker watched a fight where one of the kids knocked the other out.

How did the speaker feel about the children's fight they watched?

The speaker felt conflicted about the children's fight, as it was brutal but impressive. The child who was knocked out eventually got up and seemed fine.

What did the speaker do after attending the Barbecue Beatdown?

After attending the Barbecue Beatdown, the speaker reflected on their day and noted being sunburnt a bit, before preparing to relax and rest for the night.

What was the speaker's experience with the food in Thailand?

The speaker enjoyed the local food, mentioning a delicious pad Thai curry with a fruit shake that cost around 99 baht (roughly £2.50). They found the food to be both tasty and affordable.