Thread: FITNESS WORLD La Villa Market ARI closing down?

Does anyone have info about this?

FITNESS WORLD La Villa Market (next to Ari BTS station)

I just went to my regular gym on the top floor of La Vila Market, Ari, Paholyothin Rd.

Apparently they have no electricity or water and have posted notices all over the front door.

One says that operating hours will be shortened (to 8am-6pm) until December 30. Another says something like 'we have no water or power due to annual maintenance'. Another notice saying that you can either switch your membership to their other (inconvenient) branch or get a refund on your membership between 20-24th December. All of the notices contradict each other.

There were 2 cleaners and a trainer there yesterday as well as a group of confused customers in the lobby. There were a few people inside using some of the weights. The phone was ringing off the hook but no one was answering it. The burly trainer was acting like nothing had happened and wasn't able to answer anyones questions but he was inviting people to come in and use the weights. Technically the gym is open, but without lights, power, water and aircon one is limited in terms of workout.

Perhaps someone forgot to pay the utility bills? I don't see why you would have to cut the power for almost 3 weeks for annual maintenance. I also heard whispers of bankruptcy (from a Thai friend) which would suck considering I have just renewed my membership for 1 year.

I noticed in the past couple of weeks all of the receptionists have disappeared and the cleaner has been manning the front desk. Is it possible that they quit knowing this was going to happen?

In terms of service and facilities, this gym has always been a bit second rate. Unfortunately, its the best there is around Soi Ari.

Please reply to this thread if you know anything more or have and comments.

Will the gym really reopen or should I look for a new place to work out?

If so, are there any good gyms near Soi Ari?


THANKS!

p.s. i just called their head office. I was transferred through to another number, a guy answered and said rudely 'have no information, please call back'. hmmmmmmm

I work in Ari, apparently they are switching the power off at my work next week, think they must be doing something in the area, i guess it should just last a few days. but from what you say it sounds like they are all making a bolt for the door, I'd go and try and get your money back if I were you.

Ok, they are in fact shutting down. I have been told that I can get a refund on the remaining months of my membership or transfer my membership to their other branch.

I'm having trouble finding a phone number or address for a different branch (trying to get a refund on my membership). Any suggestions?