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How can I obtain an educational visa for Muay Thai training in Thailand?

Muay Thai Educational Visa Long-term Stay Thailand Immigration Visa Types DTV Visa Non-O Visa

Jul 9, 2025

6 days ago

Matilda *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all 🙂

Me and my partner are looking and staying long time in Thailand in October we are going to be based in Krabi 

We would like to come on an educational visa and learn Muay Thai 

Has anyone got any recommendations on how to get started? Who to contact? Or any schools that can help the whole process for us

Any help would be greatly appreciated 

Thank you :)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking advice on obtaining an educational visa to study Muay Thai in Krabi, Thailand. Responses indicate that Muay Thai training may not qualify for an educational visa, and suggest looking into the DTV visa instead, which is valid for 5 years with multiple entries. Additionally, recommendations for reputable Muay Thai gyms in Krabi are provided, highlighting their positive reviews.

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@Matilda ****

here you go. All 5 star schools

1 Over The Top Muay Thai Gym

5.0

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· Muay Thai boxing gym

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⁦"... I had an incredible experience at Over The Top ⁩⁦Muay Thai⁩⁦ in ⁩⁦Krabi⁩!"

2 Honour Muay Thai-Ao Nang Krabi

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3.Krabi Lion Muay Thai

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6 days ago

Anna *********

Educational Visa does not include Muay Thai but DTV does so you may want to look at those requirements

If you are over 50, you can also look at non-o visa based on retirement

6 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Anna ********

she says the embassy told her it's educational, but I didn't think so.

6 days ago

Anna *********

@Lynnette ******

everything I’ve ever read it’s not included

We all forget that even immigration and embassy staff can make mistakes and often we misunderstand😀

6 days ago

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Anna *********

Lynnette *******

I may be wrong but didn't think Muay Thai was "educational". Maybe DTV would be a better route? Valid 5 years, 180 days each entry.

6 days ago

Matilda *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Lynnette ******

we’ve been in contact with the embassy and a few different schools they said it is educational.

Do you have to have a certain amount of money in each bank account for DTV?

6 days ago

Graham ******

@Matilda ****

Iy you and your partner are not married then two separate DTVs are required with 500k equivalent each

5 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Matilda ****

look at the list of requirements from the embassy you're applying at, there should be info online application form.

6 days ago

Dnatjugweme ************

@Matilda ****

Yes, you do. 500,000 bahts each.