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World Gym says it plans to open 30 clubs in Thailand over the next five years, beginning with locations in the Bangkok area. Its second Bangkok club, at Singha Estate’s S-Oasis development, is scheduled to open in early 2027; GymNation and Club Pilates have also announced expansion plans in Thailand.
World Gym plans to open 30 clubs in Thailand over the next five years, the Taiwan-based operator said, as international fitness brands compete for growth in the country. The company has signed a lease for a 32,000-square-foot club at S-Oasis in Bangkok, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, while preparing to launch its first location in the Bangkok metropolitan area.
The S-Oasis club will be located in a commercial and office development owned by Thai real estate company Singha Estate. World Gym said the site is intended to serve office workers, corporate tenants and residents nearby. It is the company’s second announced Bangkok-area location, following its planned first club at Imperial World Samrong.
World Gym said the Samrong club recorded more than 1,000 presale members in two weeks after presales began in late September. That figure was provided by the company; the report does not give a membership target, the number of people reached by the presale campaign or details on how many members will remain after opening.
The company also plans to bring its partnership with fitness-racing brand Hyrox to Thailand later this year, building on a relationship in Taiwan. The source report says Hyrox Bangkok attracted more than 17,000 athletes in March, though it does not specify the year. World Gym has not disclosed how many Thai clubs will open in each year of its five-year plan or where locations beyond the Bangkok sites would be.
A Crowded Race for Thai Gym Members
The 30-club target places World Gym among several international operators seeking a foothold in Thailand. GymNation, a Middle Eastern gym company, has announced plans for more than 20 Thai locations over three to five years, starting with a 40,000-square-foot Bangkok flagship expected in early 2027. Club Pilates, owned by Xponential Fitness, has a separate master franchise agreement to develop 20 studios in Bangkok and Chonburi Province; its first Bangkok studio opened earlier this year, according to the report.
For customers and property owners, the announced projects could bring more choice and competition for suitable commercial sites. World Gym says Thailand’s low gym penetration, rising consumer spending power and growing interest in fitness underpin its plan. Those are the company’s stated reasons for investing, not proof that the planned locations will meet demand or reach their membership targets. The number of proposed clubs is also not the same as the number already operating.
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World Gym’s Asia Expansion Base
World Gym is seeking to build on its position in Taiwan, where it operates 142 locations and ranks as the country’s largest fitness chain, according to the source report. In 2024, Taiwan-based World Gym Corporation acquired World Gym International, gaining ownership of the global brand and its operating rights. The company now oversees a franchise network reported to span 298 locations in 10 countries.
Thailand is being presented by World Gym as a possible base for broader Southeast Asian growth. President John Caraccio said the company is working with major real estate groups, including Singha Estate, to place clubs in commercial and mixed-use developments. The announced lease and initial Bangkok projects offer an early indication of the strategy, while the full pace and geographic reach of the five-year plan remain to be seen.
“We have ambitious plans for Thailand and see the market as our beachhead for growth across Southeast Asia.”
— John Caraccio, president of World Gym Corporation
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The Five-Year Rollout Remains Undetailed
World Gym has not released a schedule for reaching 30 clubs, a breakdown of planned locations by city, or the investment and staffing required. Beyond the S-Oasis opening target and the planned Samrong club, the source report does not identify specific Thai sites or opening dates. It is also unclear how many locations will be company-operated versus franchised.
The company’s presale figure is an early indicator of interest, but it does not establish long-term demand or the commercial performance of the first club. The report also does not provide independent market data to quantify Thailand’s gym penetration or confirm how quickly consumer spending and fitness participation are changing.
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Bangkok Openings Will Test the Plan
The next milestones are the opening of World Gym’s first Thailand club at Imperial World Samrong and the company’s planned launch of its S-Oasis site in the first quarter of 2027. World Gym has also said it expects to extend its Hyrox partnership to Thailand later this year. The company has not provided a date for the Samrong opening in the source report.
Further announcements will be needed to show how the company intends to move from two Bangkok-area sites to 30 clubs within five years. Updates on additional leases, opening dates and operating performance will help clarify whether its stated regional expansion plan is on schedule.
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Key Questions
How many clubs does World Gym plan to open in Thailand?
World Gym says it plans to open 30 clubs over the next five years. It has not published a full location list or year-by-year schedule.
Where will World Gym’s second announced Bangkok club be?
The company has signed a lease for a 32,000-square-foot site at S-Oasis, a commercial and office development owned by Singha Estate. It is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027.
Has World Gym opened its first Thai club?
The source report says World Gym is preparing to open its first Thailand location at Imperial World Samrong. It does not provide a confirmed opening date.
Which other fitness brands are expanding in Thailand?
GymNation has announced plans for more than 20 locations over three to five years. Club Pilates has a master franchise agreement for 20 studios in Bangkok and Chonburi, and its first Bangkok location opened earlier this year, according to the report.
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