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World Gym says it plans to open 30 clubs across Thailand over the next five years, adding to a regional expansion push by international fitness operators. Its second Bangkok location is planned for a 32,000-square-foot site at S-Oasis and is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027.
World Gym plans to open 30 clubs in Thailand over the next five years, the Taiwan-based operator said, as international fitness brands expand 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 is intended to serve office workers, corporate tenants and nearby residents, according to the company. The lease marks another step in World Gym’s Thailand plan; its first local club is preparing to open at Imperial World Samrong in the Bangkok metropolitan area. The report did not provide an opening date for that first site.
World Gym said the Samrong club received more than 1,000 presale members in two weeks after presales began in late September. That figure is a company-reported early membership result, not an independently verified measure of wider demand. The source report does not specify the year for the late-September presale launch.
The operator also plans to extend its partnership with fitness-racing brand Hyrox to Thailand later this year, building on a relationship in Taiwan. The source report says Hyrox Bangkok drew more than 17,000 athletes in March, but does not specify the year. World Gym’s broader strategy, the company said, is based on Thailand’s relatively low gym penetration, rising consumer spending power and growing interest in fitness.
International Chains Compete for Thai Members
The 30-club target places World Gym among several international operators making expansion commitments in Thailand. If delivered, the plan would create a substantial local network for the company and deepen competition for members, sites and commercial partners. The announcement matters to property owners and prospective customers because it signals further investment in gyms and fitness services, although the plan is not a guarantee that every proposed club will open.
World Gym is framing Thailand as a possible base for wider Southeast Asian growth. Its use of commercial and mixed-use developments, including S-Oasis, also shows how the company intends to reach workers and residents through established real-estate projects. The membership presales and Hyrox participation figures suggest early interest in particular offerings, but they do not establish the size of Thailand’s overall fitness market or predict the performance of future locations.
World Gym’s Regional Expansion Strategy
World Gym’s Thailand push follows its growth in Taiwan, where the company 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 of 298 locations across 10 countries, according to the report.
Other brands have also announced Thai expansion plans. GymNation said it intends to open more than 20 locations over the next 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; the report says its first Bangkok location opened earlier this year. These are separate company plans and do not establish how many sites will ultimately open.
“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
Club Rollout Details Still Pending
The company has announced a 30-club target, but the report does not list the locations, opening sequence, investment amount or financing for the planned network. It is also unclear how many sites will be company-operated versus franchised, and whether the target depends on particular membership or property milestones.
The S-Oasis opening is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, but construction and launch details were not provided. The date for World Gym’s first Thailand club at Imperial World Samrong is also absent from the source report. The presale figure and the rationale for expansion are company-reported; no independent market data or additional company documentation was supplied to verify the claims.
Bangkok Openings Set the First Test
The next milestones are the launch of World Gym’s first Thailand club at Imperial World Samrong and progress on the leased S-Oasis site, scheduled to open in early 2027. The company has also said it plans to bring Hyrox to Thailand later this year. Further announcements would be needed to confirm additional locations, opening dates and the pace of the 30-club rollout.
For now, readers can distinguish the announced target from completed expansion: the lease for the second Bangkok site and the company’s plan are reported, while the broader network remains prospective. The pace of openings and the response from members will indicate whether World Gym can translate its stated strategy into a lasting presence in Thailand.
Key Questions
How many clubs does World Gym plan to open in Thailand?
World Gym says it plans to open 30 clubs over five years. The company has not published a full list of locations or an opening schedule.
Where will World Gym’s second Bangkok club be?
The leased site is at S-Oasis, a commercial and office development owned by Thai real-estate company Singha Estate. The club is planned to cover more than 32,000 square feet.
When is the S-Oasis club expected to open?
World Gym has scheduled the opening for the first quarter of 2027. The source report does not provide further construction or launch details.
Has World Gym opened its first Thailand location?
The report says the company is preparing to open its first local club at Imperial World Samrong in the Bangkok metropolitan area. It does not give an opening date.
Are other international fitness brands expanding in Thailand?
Yes. GymNation announced plans for more than 20 locations over three to five years, and Club Pilates has a master franchise agreement to develop 20 studios in Bangkok and Chonburi Province. These are announced plans, not confirmation that all proposed sites are open.
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