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World Gym plans to open 30 clubs in Thailand over the next five years, beginning with sites in the Bangkok area. Its second Bangkok location, at Singha Estate’s S-Oasis development, is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027; the company has not released a full rollout schedule.
World Gym plans to open 30 clubs in Thailand over the next five years, the Taiwan-based operator said, as international fitness brands pursue growth in the country. The company has signed a lease for a second Bangkok location at Singha Estate’s S-Oasis development, with the more than 32,000-square-foot club scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027.
The S-Oasis club will serve office workers, corporate tenants and nearby residents, according to the company. The commercial and office development is owned by Thai real estate company Singha Estate. World Gym described its work with major property groups as part of a plan to establish clubs in commercial and mixed-use sites, but has not announced the locations or opening dates for the rest of its planned Thailand network.
The lease announcement comes ahead of the operator’s first Thailand club, at Imperial World Samrong in the Bangkok metropolitan area. World Gym said that site gained more than 1,000 presale members in two weeks after presales began in late September. The company did not provide further details about the membership total, such as whether the figure refers to paid memberships or another presale measure.
World Gym also plans to bring its partnership with fitness-racing brand Hyrox to Thailand later this year, building on its existing relationship in Taiwan. The source report says Hyrox Bangkok attracted more than 17,000 athletes in March; it does not specify the year or provide further details on how World Gym’s planned partnership will operate.
A Five-Year Push Into Thailand
The 30-club plan signals a substantial expansion effort in a market that World Gym views as a possible base for wider Southeast Asian growth. The company has cited Thailand’s relatively low gym penetration, rising consumer spending power and increasing interest in fitness as reasons for entering the market. Those are the company’s stated rationale, not evidence that the planned locations will meet particular demand or financial targets.
World Gym is entering a market where other international operators have also announced expansion plans. GymNation said earlier this month that it aims to open more than 20 locations in Thailand over three to five years, starting with a planned 40,000-square-foot Bangkok flagship in early 2027. Club Pilates, owned by Xponential Fitness, signed a master franchise agreement in 2025 to develop 20 studios in Bangkok and Chonburi Province and opened its first Bangkok location earlier this year.
For consumers and property owners, the planned openings could bring more branded gym and fitness options to Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. The announcements point to competition for suitable sites and customers, but the available information does not establish how many of the proposed clubs will open, where they will be located or how they will be priced.
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World Gym’s Regional Footprint
World Gym is seeking to build on its position in Taiwan, where it operates 142 locations and is described in the source report as the country’s largest fitness chain. In 2024, Taiwan-based World Gym Corporation acquired World Gym International, taking ownership of the global brand and its operating rights. The company now oversees a franchise network reported to span 298 locations in 10 countries.
The Thailand plan extends that international network into a market where the company says gym participation remains relatively low. Its initial sites are connected to major developments in and around Bangkok: Imperial World Samrong is set to host its first Thai club, while S-Oasis will be the second announced location. The broader 30-club target is a forward-looking company plan rather than a completed build-out.
““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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Unannounced Sites and Schedules
World Gym has not disclosed a site-by-site rollout plan for its 30-club target, the expected investment, or how many locations will be company-operated versus franchised. The company has announced the S-Oasis lease and the Imperial World Samrong club, but the timing and locations of future openings remain unclear.
The announced opening dates are plans, not confirmations that construction or operations have been completed. Details about membership pricing, club services, staffing and the proposed Hyrox partnership in Thailand also have not been provided in the source report. The presale figure for the first club is attributed to World Gym and is not accompanied by further methodological information.
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Bangkok Openings Set the Pace
The next scheduled milestone is the opening of World Gym’s Imperial World Samrong club; the source report does not give a specific opening date. The S-Oasis location is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027. World Gym has also said it plans to extend its Hyrox partnership to Thailand later this year, though it has not announced operational details.
Further announcements will be needed to show how the company intends to reach 30 clubs within five years, including additional leases, development schedules and any changes to the target. The timing and final scale of the rollout remain dependent on developments not detailed in the announcement.
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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 list of planned sites or a detailed opening schedule.
When is the S-Oasis World Gym location due to open?
The more than 32,000-square-foot club is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, according to the announcement.
Where will World Gym’s first Thailand club be?
Its first announced Thailand club is at Imperial World Samrong in the Bangkok metropolitan area. The source report does not give a specific opening date.
Why is World Gym expanding into Thailand?
The company cites relatively low gym penetration, rising consumer spending power and growing interest in fitness. These are World Gym’s stated reasons for the expansion.
Which other fitness brands are expanding in Thailand?
GymNation has announced plans for more than 20 locations over three to five years, while Club Pilates has an agreement to develop 20 studios in Bangkok and Chonburi Province. Their announced targets and schedules are separate from World Gym’s plan.
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