Is it possible for a foreigner with an education visa to teach martial arts in Thailand?

@Gary *****

there are options here, but the biggest obstacle is the bt2million in registered capital anyone that hires you must have in their business, and the wages they must pay. If you have a specialized military, or police, training, or teaching history, you have a better chance in the body guards industry here. The other avenue you might try, is putting together a basic self-defense 4-6 week program for women, and present it to the larger exercise gyms. There is also the possibility of the same self-defense classes, but for older children and adolescents, but you need to have the whole classes, and agendas written out, with appropriate handouts, and even a simple advertising package. If you have a turnkey proposal that they don't have to do anything to put it in place, you've got an opportunity, even with the department of education, as a beneficial short program for schools around the country. You have to remember you have professional competition, with some of the best from all over the world. You have to put together something the rest aren't doing, and meet a need that isn't being provided. If you don't have the money to start your own business, then I gave a few examples you might have a chance with. All the tourists coming to Thailand want to study Muay Thai. That is why you have to plan outside that box.

@Bob ******

indeed. I lived in the UAE and it was massively popular there to. They brought Brazilian instructors over! Success in UFC and it’s growth in various films like John Wick etc have a big impact.

@Gary *****

at the gym I used there were several people, male and female, well over 60 who trained Muay Thai. Not to enter competitions but for health and fitness. Exercises, bag and pad work etc. Great way to keep fit and stay sharp!

@Marc ******

Lol definitely not. MT is the official national sport of Thailand.

@Marc ******

you are joking. Lots of TKD for sure. But lots of MT too; often paired with BJJ and MMA.

@Gary *****

Yep, you’re right…and it’s great when you take a beginner all the way through to a Black Belt; the frustration is seeing some one with promise that gives up…and there was too much of that going on! 😂

@Gary *****

Yes, it’s great when it’s working. I taught in UK professionally for about 4 years. It was enjoyable, but I didn’t fancy doing it for any length of time. It can be quite monotonous and teaching the endless beginners courses got to be a chore. Still, a great experience.

@Gary *****

I toyed with the idea of opening a Shotokan Dojo a few years ago here in Samui; but it was just impractical and costly for not a lot of return.