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World Gym plans to open 30 clubs across Thailand over the next five years and has signed a lease for a second Bangkok location at S-Oasis. The site is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027; the company has not announced the full rollout schedule or investment amount.
World Gym plans to open 30 clubs in Thailand over the next five years, marking a major expansion push by the Taiwan-based operator as international fitness companies seek growth in the country. The company has signed a lease for a second Bangkok site at S-Oasis, a commercial and office development owned by Singha Estate, with the club scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027.
The S-Oasis club will cover more than 32,000 square feet and is intended to serve office workers, corporate tenants and residents nearby. World Gym has not disclosed the site’s opening day, membership pricing or the locations and timing of the other clubs in its five-year plan.
The lease announcement comes as the company prepares to open its first Thailand club at Imperial World Samrong in the Bangkok metropolitan area. World Gym said that site attracted more than 1,000 presale members in two weeks after presales began in late September. The report does not specify the year for that presale period.
World Gym also plans to extend its partnership with fitness-racing brand Hyrox to Thailand later this year, building on an existing relationship in Taiwan. The report says Hyrox Bangkok drew more than 17,000 athletes in March, but does not identify the year or clarify whether that figure refers to participants or a broader event count.
A Larger Bet on Thai Fitness
The 30-club target signals that World Gym sees Thailand as more than a single-city test: the company says it intends to use the market as a base for wider Southeast Asian growth. Its stated reasons include low gym penetration, rising consumer spending power and growing interest in fitness. Those are the company’s assessment of the opportunity, rather than independently verified measures in the report.
The expansion could bring more options for people seeking gyms and group fitness activities, while putting pressure on operators to compete for members, real estate and staff. The scale of any consumer impact will depend on where clubs open, their prices and the pace of construction, details that have not yet been provided.
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International Chains Enter Thailand
World Gym’s plans come amid other announced investments by overseas fitness brands. GymNation said it intends to open more than 20 Thailand locations over three to five years, starting with a 40,000-square-foot Bangkok flagship planned for 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 studio opened earlier this year.
World Gym is seeking to build on its position in Taiwan, where it operates 142 locations and is described in the report as the country’s largest fitness chain. In 2024, 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 at 298 locations across 10 countries.
“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
Rollout Schedule Still Undisclosed
World Gym has not released a site-by-site plan for the 30 proposed clubs, confirmed how many will be in Bangkok, or said how the locations will be financed. The five-year target gives a broad timeframe, but the company has not detailed interim opening goals or whether all sites are secured.
Several figures in the report also lack precise time markers: it does not give the year for the Imperial World Samrong presale period or the March Hyrox Bangkok event. The planned extension of the Hyrox partnership is described as occurring later this year, but no date or event schedule is provided.
First Openings Set for 2027
The next milestones identified are the opening of World Gym’s first Thailand club at Imperial World Samrong and the planned launch of the S-Oasis location in Q1 2027. World Gym has also said it plans to extend its Hyrox partnership into Thailand later this year. Further announcements will be needed to establish the timing and locations of the rest of the 30-club rollout.
Key Questions
How many clubs does World Gym plan to open in Thailand?
World Gym has announced a plan to open 30 clubs over the next five years. It has not published a full list of locations or a detailed opening schedule.
Where will the second Bangkok club be located?
The planned club will be at S-Oasis, a commercial and office development owned by Thai real estate company Singha Estate. It is expected to cover more than 32,000 square feet.
When is the S-Oasis club expected to open?
World Gym’s announced target is the first quarter of 2027. The company has not given an exact opening date.
Has World Gym opened its first Thailand location?
The report says World Gym is preparing to open its first Thailand club at Imperial World Samrong in the Bangkok metropolitan area. It does not provide a confirmed opening date.
Are other international fitness brands expanding in Thailand?
Yes. GymNation has announced plans for more than 20 Thailand locations over three to five years, while Club Pilates has a franchise plan for 20 studios across Bangkok and Chonburi Province.
Source: rss
