Plan my trip · Q&A · data read 31 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
Training Muay Thai in Thailand: the questions people keep asking, answered with data
Short answers with sources: a month of training only at named camps is, for example, ฿5,500 at Chor Ratchawat (Koh Samui, once a day) and ฿7,000 at Apollo (Phuket), read 31 Oct 2026; UK passport holders get up to 30 days visa-exempt from 15 Sep 2026, tourism only (GOV.UK); longer stays need a visa such as the DTV.
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12 questions, short answers
How much is a month at a camp?
Training only, for example: Chor Ratchawat (Koh Samui) ฿5,500 (£122) once a day or ฿7,000 (£155) twice a day; Apollo Camp (Phuket) ฿7,000 (£155). With a room: Chor Ratchawat's 30-night camp stay is ฿18,000 (£398), electricity extra. All camps' own pages, read 31 Oct 2026. One month: full cost.
Which camp is best?
We don't rank camps. Use the finder by area, level and budget, then compare three side by side. Camp finder.
Can I stay a month without a visa?
UK passport holders: up to 30 days visa-exempt from 15 Sep 2026, tourism only (GOV.UK). A 31-day month is longer than 30 days, so count your days. Visa-exempt day counter.
How does the DTV work for Muay Thai?
The London embassy page (updated 8 Sep 2026) says: 5 years, multiple entry, up to 180 days per entry, £300, proof of at least £12,000. Apply on thaievisa.go.th. 15 camps say on their own sites that they give DTV documents and 8 more say they help (read 1 Nov 2026). DTV camps.
How much is a private lesson?
From ฿650 (£14) at Jao Muay Thai, Chiang Mai, to ฿2,700 (£60) for 90 minutes at The Camp, Chiang Mai (each camp's own page, read 31 Oct 2026). Private lesson prices.
What does a Bangkok stadium ticket cost?
Rajadamnern, Sun 1 Nov 2026, Kiatpetch card: Third Class (section 11) ฿1,000 (£22) to Panoramic Balcony ฿4,500 (£100) on its booking page; ONE Friday Fights at Lumpinee (Fri 30 Oct, 6 Nov and 27 Nov 2026): Cat 3 ฿1,000 to Ringside ฿5,000, plus a 30 baht fee (read 1 Nov 2026). Bangkok stadiums compared.
Where do I watch fights in Chiang Mai?
We have no stadium-run source with dates or prices for Chiang Mai yet. Fights tonight: Chiang Mai.
Do I need to bring gloves?
Many camps include kit: Chor Ratchawat's drop-in says all equipment is included, and Jomhod (Koh Phangan) includes equipment and hand wraps (read 31 Oct 2026). Ask your camp. Buying gear in Bangkok.
When is the best time to go?
See the weather tool: it shows the Thai Meteorological Department's published monthly figures for each area. Weather by month.
Is the air bad in Chiang Mai?
Check the live readings from Air4Thai before you book. Chiang Mai air quality.
Is it beginner friendly?
Many camps teach beginners; filter the finder by level. Women's classes have their own list. Camps with women's classes.
Should I book a package or book direct?
It depends what protection you want. Muay Thai Atlas never takes deposits or payments. Package or book direct?.
Who holds your money?
You pay the camp directly. Muay Thai Atlas never takes deposits or payments.
Ask the camp in writing how much, when, and whether it’s refundable.
If you book through an agent or booking site, that site takes the payment. Read its own payment and refund terms first.
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- One month: full cost
- Private lesson prices
- DTV camps
- DTV visa from the UK
- Air quality
- Where to watch Muay Thai
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How much is a month at a camp?
Training only, for example: Chor Ratchawat (Koh Samui) ฿5,500 (£122) once a day or ฿7,000 (£155) twice a day; Apollo Camp (Phuket) ฿7,000 (£155). With a room: Chor Ratchawat's 30-night camp stay is ฿18,000 (£398), electricity extra. All camps' own pages, read 31 Oct 2026.
Can I stay a month without a visa?
UK passport holders: up to 30 days visa-exempt from 15 Sep 2026, tourism only (GOV.UK). A 31-day month is longer than 30 days, so count your days.
How does the DTV work for Muay Thai?
The London embassy page (updated 8 Sep 2026) says: 5 years, multiple entry, up to 180 days per entry, £300, proof of at least £12,000. Apply on thaievisa.go.th. 15 camps say on their own sites that they give DTV documents and 8 more say they help (read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is a private lesson?
From ฿650 (£14) at Jao Muay Thai, Chiang Mai, to ฿2,700 (£60) for 90 minutes at The Camp, Chiang Mai (each camp's own page, read 31 Oct 2026).
What does a Bangkok stadium ticket cost?
Rajadamnern, Sun 1 Nov 2026, Kiatpetch card: Third Class (section 11) ฿1,000 (£22) to Panoramic Balcony ฿4,500 (£100) on its booking page; ONE Friday Fights at Lumpinee (Fri 30 Oct, 6 Nov and 27 Nov 2026): Cat 3 ฿1,000 to Ringside ฿5,000, plus a 30 baht fee (read 1 Nov 2026).
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