The Complete Guide to Training Muay Thai in Thailand, All you need to know.

Hello, I’m Derry. My journey with Muay Thai in Thailand began in 1994 when I first came here to study this incredible martial art. Now, 30 years later, I co-own a Muay Thai gym in North Thailand. During this time, I’ve fought in 52 Muay Thai bouts and achieved the World Muay Thai Council Professional Instructors Certification and the IFMA Amateur Muay Thai Instructor 12th Khan. Next week, I’ll be testing for the Combined Ministry of Education, Sports Authority, and Board of Boxing Sport Thai Government’s registered Muay Thai Instructors license—possibly becoming the first non-Thai to achieve this qualification. I speak Thai and have had experience living in 4 different citys in Thailand including Bangkok.

Kawilla Stadium 1994 Rangsit Stadium 1996 With Diesel Noi 2023

Today, I want to share the nuts and bolts of training Muay Thai in Thailand, including what you need and what to expect. I’ve written a whole series of blogs on these topics and decided to compile them into one easy reference for you here.

1. Which Gym should I choose? I have written an extensive blog on most of the well known gyms in the 5 main areas of the country.

All Thailand: https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/muay-thai-training-the-top-muay-thai-gyms-camps-in-thailand

Bangkok: https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/the-best-muay-thai-gyms-camps-in-bangko-central-thailand-including-hua-hin-muay-thai-training

South Thailand: https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/the-best-muay-thai-gyms-camps-in-south-thailand-muay-thai-training

South East Thailand / Pattaya: https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/muay-thai-training-the-best-muay-thai-gyms-camps-in-south-east-thailand-pattaya

Northern Thailand: https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/muay-thai-training-the-best-muay-thai-gyms-camps-in-northern-thailand

North Eastern Thailand / Isaan: https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/muay-thai-training-the-best-muay-thai-gyms-camps-in-north-eastern-thailand-isaan

Once you have decided on a gym to train at you are ready to go! Just a plug here though, my gym is a great option,www.muaythaifever.com

2. How much does it cost

This blog looks deeply into the cost of living in general and in all areas. It was written for Chiang Mai though, prices are more in Bangkok and the south:

https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-muay-thai-in-thailand

This blog is more general, I discuss the cost of living all around Thailand.:

https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/unveiling-the-real-cost-of-training-muay-thai-in-thailand-budgeting-for-your-martial-arts-holiday

3. Where to stay?

This blog discusses different types of accommodation options in Thailand:

https://www.muaythaifever.com/post/kick-back-and-relax-accommodation-where-to-stay-for-muay-thai-training-in-thailand