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Your first week in Thailand, from

~$803

incl. return flight from London, camp, typical room near the camp, food & transport

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  • Camp planning tools

    Shortlist gyms, sketch a budget, and follow a first-camp path without paywalls.

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    Visa timing, stays near camp, gear, and arrival tips written for travelers who train.

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    Profiles and fight history from real Thailand fight cards - not guesswork.

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    Recent fight cards from Phuket, Koh Phangan, Chiang Mai, Krabi and more, from real posters, added every week.

Your first camp

Choosing, paying, getting started

Can beginners do a Muay Thai camp in Thailand?

Yes. Camps list beginner classes on their own timetables.

104camps list beginner classes on their own pages

  • P'Chai Muay Thai
  • Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA
  • Honour Muay Thai

How do I plan a camp: gym, visa or flights first?

Pick the camp and your dates first. The visa, flights and room follow from them.

  • 1. Camp and dates
  • 2. Visa
  • 3. Flights
  • 4. A room near the gym

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Do I have to fight, or can I just train?

Classes are for training. Fighting is a separate program at the camps that run one.

80camps list a fight program on their own pages

How much does a Muay Thai camp in Thailand cost?

Training from ~$55 a week, plus your room, food and getting around.

~$55a week, the lowest weekly fee of the 73 camps that list one

  • Middle weekly fee ~$90
  • Living ~$170–~$290 a week (our estimate)

Where is the best place to train Muay Thai in Thailand?

Phuket has the most going on, then Pattaya and Koh Samui.

586fight nights in Phuket in 2026

  • Pattaya · 220 nights
  • Koh Samui · 139 nights
  • Koh Phangan · 104 nights
  • Chiang Mai · 97 nights

Before you fly

Visa, season, phone, cover

What visa do I need to train Muay Thai in Thailand?

Visa-free entry is for tourism only. The tourist visa names boxing training: 60 days, plus one 30-day extension.

60days on a tourist visa, which names boxing training

  • Up to 90 days: tourist visa (60 + 30)
  • Over 90 days: the DTV, which names Muay Thai
  • Visa-free: 30 days for 60 countries, for tourism
  • 62 camps list visa support
  • 32 camps name the DTV
  • Source: Thai Foreign Ministry, Thailand e-Visa · not legal advice

When is the best time of year to train Muay Thai in Thailand?

It depends on the coast: the Andaman and Gulf sides have their rainy seasons at different times.

  • Phuket, Krabi: best Jan–Mar, rainy May–Nov
  • Samui, Phangan, Tao: best Feb–Apr, rainy Oct–Dec
  • Chiang Mai: best Nov–Dec, rainy May–Sep, haze Jan–Apr

Do women train and fight Muay Thai in Thailand?

Yes. Women from abroad are on the Thai fight cards too.

551women from abroad have fought in Thailand in 2026

  • 7 camps list women-only classes

What should I pack for a Muay Thai camp in Thailand?

Bring a mouthguard that fits. Gloves, wraps and shorts you can buy in Thailand.

  • Mouthguard: from home
  • Gloves, wraps, shorts: in Thailand
  • Brand shops on Shopee and Lazada

Do I need travel insurance that covers Muay Thai?

Many travel policies exclude combat sports, so read the wording before you fly. Genki Traveler covers medical treatment for injuries from training and sparring.

from ~$60a month, Genki Traveler, under 30

  • Billed monthly, one month minimum
  • Cover: Genki Traveler conditions, section 2.4
  • Not if you take part professionally (paid, sponsored or otherwise compensated), and paid stadium bouts can count as that

How do I get mobile data in Thailand?

Set up an eSIM at home and you land with data.

from $37for 15 days of unlimited data on Yesim, list price

This could be you

4,173 fighters from abroad fought in Thailand this year.

You can join one of 243 camps in our 12 destination hubs this week 🇹🇭