Vs Koh Tao
Koh SamuiGulf island camps and Samui stadium nights - a separate island circuit from Phuket.
Surat ThaniBeach
Dive-town camps, Sairee sunsets, gulf-island pads
Muay Thai in Koh Tao
A compact gulf island built around the water - Sairee Beach, Nang Yuan day boats, and a small but serious Muay Thai scene.
Dive + pads combo tripsSmall-island camp staysQuieter gulf alternative to Samui
Gyms
4
Fighters
8
Stadiums
1
Spots
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Book your trip
Plan your Muay Thai trip to Koh Tao
Stays near the camps, flights, cover that includes Muay Thai, and fight-night seats. Same prices as booking direct.
Trip.comStays in Koh Taofrom $10 · hotels, hostels & apartments
KiwiFlights to Koh Taofrom $500 · flexible dates
EKTAInsurance that covers Muay Thaifrom $30 · Muay Thai listed. Normal travel cover often excludes sparring.
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Why train in Koh Tao
Camp life and fight nights
A compact gulf island built around the water - Sairee Beach, Nang Yuan day boats, and a small but serious Muay Thai scene.
Camp scene
A handful of camps clustered around Sairee, Mae Haad, and Chalok - walkable island life, not a resort-gym corridor.
Fight scene
Local cards at Koh Tao Boxing Stadium - tourist-island nights rather than a dense stadium strip.
Local draw: Sairee Beach · Koh Nang Yuan · John-Suwan viewpoint · Shark Bay
Koh Tao is a beach training base: morning pads, salt air recovery, and fight nights within easy reach. Pair it with a city stretch in Bangkok for denser cards, or a mountain month in Chiang Mai when you want cooler mornings and longer camp focus. Browse all destinations or compare this base before you book.
Camps
Muay Thai camps in Koh Tao
Top gyms first, ranked by recorded bouts on Thailand fight sheets - the camps putting fighters on cards.
- 1st
Island Muay ThaiKoh Tao, Surat Thani11 bouts · 7 fighters - 2nd
Koh Tao Muay ThaiKoh Tao, Surat Thani1 bouts - 3rd
Monsoon Gym & Fight ClubKoh Tao, Surat Thani - 4th
Pankom Muay ThaiKoh Tao, Surat Thani
All 4 camps in Koh Tao
Every camp on record, A to Z, including gyms that train visitors but rarely put fighters on cards.
- Island Muay ThaiKoh Tao · Stay on-site
- Koh Tao Muay ThaiKoh Tao
- Monsoon Gym & Fight ClubKoh Tao · Stay on-site
- Pankom Muay ThaiKoh Tao
Venues
Stadiums near Koh Tao
Fight venues linked to Koh Tao, with the next card when it is on the calendar.
All stadiumsRankings
Top fighters in Koh Tao
Ranked by recorded bouts from Koh Tao camps - PAKTONGCHAI is the current pace-setter.
- 1stPAKTONGCHAIThailandIsland Muay Thai3 fights
- 2ndSUPERBALLThailandSOR SAKTAI2 fights
- 3rdPECH EAKThailandSOR SAKTAI2 fights
- 4thPET NAM-SAENGThailandIsland Muay Thai1 fights
- 5thPECHCHINGCHAIThailandKoh Tao Muay Thai1 fights
- 6thMODDANGThailandIsland Muay Thai1 fights
- 7thDARA EAKThailandIsland Muay Thai1 fights
- 8thPORNSAWANThailandSOR SAKTAI1 fights
When you are not on the pads
Recovery days in Koh Tao
Beaches, temples, town, and boat days between training blocks - local spots tied to this camp base.
- Sairee BeachBeach · SaireeKoh Tao's main west-coast beach - dive shops, sunset swimming, and the island's busiest camp and restaurant strip.
Mae HaadBeach · Mae HaadThe island's ferry pier village - arrival beach, boat desks, and the jumping-off point for Nang Yuan trips.
Koh Nang YuanViewpoint · Mae HaadThree islets linked by a sandbar off Mae Haad - the postcard viewpoint and Japanese Garden snorkel, with a national-park entry fee.
Shark BayBeach · Chalok Baan KaoA south-east cove named for reef sharks that cruise the shallows - a swim and snorkel stop rather than a long beach day.
John-Suwan ViewpointAlso called Twin Peaks - the south-island ridge lookout above Chalok and Shark Bay, one of Koh Tao's two classic viewpoints.ViewpointChalok Baan Kao
Chalok Baan KaoThe south-coast bay village - a quieter base than Sairee, with access to Freedom Beach and the John-Suwan trail.BeachChalok Baan Kao
Mango BayA north-east snorkel bay with turquoise shallows - often the first stop on island-hopping boats after Nang Yuan.BeachKoh Tao
Tanote BayAn east-coast granite bay with a small beach and easy snorkel entry - reached by the cross-island road from Sairee.BeachTanote
Ao LeukA deep, clear east-coast bay used on snorkeling circuits - good visibility even at low tide, with Shark Island offshore.BeachKoh Tao
Hin Wong BayA rocky east-coast inlet with a small pier and snorkel water - quieter than Sairee, usually reached by scooter or boat.BeachKoh Tao
Freedom BeachA pocket beach over the headland from Chalok - a short hike or water-taxi hop, used for swimming away from the main bay.BeachChalok Baan Kao
Koh Tao 5 Islands Day TripThe standard boat day from Mae Haad Pier - Nang Yuan viewpoint plus Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay snorkel stops.NatureMae Haad
Snapshots
The place between sessions
Nearby
Other Surat Thani areas
Switch neighborhood if you want a quieter camp, a beach strip, or fight-night energy - or compare it with Koh Tao.
Vs Koh Tao
Koh PhanganFull-moon island fight venues - a denser stadium strip than Samui, still in the Surat Thani gulf circuit.
Planning
Related guides
Training and trip planning for Koh Tao.
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First time for camp
Going to Thailand for your first Muay Thai camp? Essential apps, eSIM, insurance, packing, arrival advice, and first-week logistics for campers.
Muay Thai DTV visa gyms
Live MuayThaiTime directory of Muay Thai gyms in Thailand that currently list visa support for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) enrollment letters. Compare camps in Phuket, Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin, then confirm paperwork with the gym.
Camp budget
Interactive Thailand camp budget calculator: daily costs for food, protein, accommodation, transport, and gym fees. Compare low, medium, and high tiers for your stay length.
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Make Koh Tao your next camp
Shortlist gyms, catch a card, and build visa dates before you book flights.
Camps on this page
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Fighters tracked
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Fight venues
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Quick answers
FAQ
Which is the best Muay Thai gym in Koh Tao?
By fight activity on the cards we track, the most active camps in Koh Tao, Surat Thani are [Island Muay Thai](/gyms/island-muay-thai-gym) (11 bouts), [Koh Tao Muay Thai](/gyms/kohtao-muay-thai) (1 bout) and [Monsoon Gym & Fight Club](/gyms/monsoon-gym-fight-club). "Best" depends on what you want: the compare tool on this page puts two camps side by side on price, fighters, visa support and accommodation.
How many Muay Thai camps are in Koh Tao?
4 camps and training corners in Koh Tao, Surat Thani are on MuayThaiTime, with 8 fighters from them on record. Each camp page shows prices when the gym publishes them.
Where can I watch Muay Thai fights in Koh Tao?
1 stadium host fight nights in Koh Tao, Surat Thani: [Koh Tao Boxing Stadium](/stadiums/koh-tao-boxing-stadium). Stadium pages list fight nights per week, ticket prices and seating.
How much does Muay Thai training cost in Koh Tao?
Camp pages in Koh Tao, Surat Thani show weekly and monthly training passes in USD where the gym publishes them; day passes are usually cheaper per visit but dearer per session. Use the [camp budget calculator](/guides/camp-budget-calculator) to add stay, food and transport for a full trip estimate.
Is Koh Tao good for a first Muay Thai camp?
Koh Tao has a small camp scene, which suits people who want a quiet base and one gym to train at. Read the [first camp guide](/first-muay-thai-camp-in-thailand) for how to book and what to bring.