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What are the best options for affordable Muay Thai courses in Hua Hin or Bangkok?
Muay ThaiHua HinBangkokTraining CostsVisa RequirementsExit Flight BookingDTV (Digital Nomad Visa)Expat Advice
Mar 6, 2025
a year ago
Chris *********
ORIGINAL POSTERMe and my partner were quoted 1700$ USD for a 3 month Muay Thai course in Hua Hin for both of us. Has anyone found cheaper in Hua Hin? And if not, how about Bangkok? We will be flying Into Bangkok initially.
Also! Do we need an exit flight booked in advance?
Appreciate any info! Will be applying at the NY consulate.
Also! Do we need an exit flight booked in advance?
Appreciate any info! Will be applying at the NY consulate.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking cheaper options for a Muay Thai course in Hua Hin after receiving a quote of $1700 for three months for both partners and is also inquiring about the necessity of a booked exit flight. Comments suggest cheaper courses available in Hua Hin, with one gym offering a 6-month course for approximately 15,000 baht. Further advice includes researching gym quality over price, potentially exploring Bangkok options, and needing no exit flight for certain visa categories.
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Tang *****
Thais have cottoned on this. Basically shop around and get recommendations.
Bashir *******
I have a Muay Thai gym in Bangkok, and if you are living in Hua Hin it probably makes sense to choose somewhere close to where you live, you might want to look at more options in Hua Hin.
Our gym is called Tiger Eye and feel free to see our reviews in this group.
Our gym is called Tiger Eye and feel free to see our reviews in this group.
Raluca *******
King of Muay Thai the best team, really! (and very good prices)
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Brad ********
1. If you cannot afford a few hundred dollar course, then likely shouldn't come to thailand on a muay thai visa.
2. Do some deep research about the schools and don't just look at the price tag. It's always about quality and value. Looking for the cheapest deal is not what I would advise.
3. Make sure muay thai is what you really want to do. No different than choosing a study or elective.
4. Lastly, seems like you don't know where you want to live. Hua hin is very different than bangkok. IF you haven't been to Thailand you should visit first and do research. If you have been, I would focus on the areas you would enjoy living in. Personally, Bangkok is cool for a weekend visit but I rather live in the outskirts in peace.
2. Do some deep research about the schools and don't just look at the price tag. It's always about quality and value. Looking for the cheapest deal is not what I would advise.
3. Make sure muay thai is what you really want to do. No different than choosing a study or elective.
4. Lastly, seems like you don't know where you want to live. Hua hin is very different than bangkok. IF you haven't been to Thailand you should visit first and do research. If you have been, I would focus on the areas you would enjoy living in. Personally, Bangkok is cool for a weekend visit but I rather live in the outskirts in peace.
Derry *********
Our gym charges 15,000 baht for a 6 month course. It's our normal gym prices
Felix ******
@Derry ********
hey can u send me some information about your gymBashir *******
@Felix *****
Are you based in Bangkok?Derry *********
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Audrey ********
@Derry ********
I may be in touch with a location of that gym I am a personal trainer so I work out a lot anyway. it'll be good to learn something differentGreg ********
@Derry ********
Very good price. If it was me I might be charging for add on such as initial and ongoing paperwork :-)Derry *********
@Greg *******
yep we do charge 2500 for admin fee and 12,500 for 26 classes it's a fair price we thinkGreg ********
@Derry ********
I think it is quite fair to charge for admin.Reply to
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Roxana ******
King of Muay Thai
Matthew *******
Sounds like it’s an opportunity for these Camps to rip people off. So typical. Keep looking hope you will find a good reasonable one.
Greg ********
@Matthew ******
Some DTV applicants are not really interested in the MT. They just want the visa. Yiu can see that from questions about which is cheapest gym and can they live a long way from it ie not even doing the training. Serious guys would choose the gym first not the location.Brad ********
@Matthew ******
I mean, you are learning from the country that muay thai originated in with some of the best training in the world for it. Just a regular cheap gym in SC is charging 170$ a month and its not even a muay thai specialty. So just a couple hundred more you can experience the true version of strictly muay thai with highly experienced coaches. Not sure what you mean by "so typical" either.Reply to
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Jeremy *****
Muay thai fever is much cheaper than anything here I think 15,000 baht and valid for 6 months if memory serves me correctly
And the owner is great !
And the owner is great !
Audrey ********
@Jeremy ****
definitely a considerationJeremy *****
@Steven ******
I am 90% sure this is what he charges like I say if memory is correct Can go to the gym Facebook page it has a link
Steven *******
@Jeremy ****
The Wall fitness CM is slightly higher, 18k I thinkReply to
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@Jeremy ****
This is the cheapest I've seen so far.Reply to
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Luke ****
If your doing it just for dtv take a language course much cheaper
Dave **********
@Luke ***
Cant get a Language course , ive been trying , they want you to get you a Education Visa. They suspect we want a course just for the DTVDavid ***********
@Luke ***
No, it’s either Thai cooking or Muay Thai. Maybe Thai botany but that’s iffy.Derry *********
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@Derry ********
it's Thai cultureDerry *********
@Luke ***
no argument from me mate but they have stated "soft power" DTV activity is cooking and muay thai. I'm personally surprised thai massage isn't an approved soft powerReply to
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Christian ************
@Lu**
true but you will need to prove your language skills on re-entering the country or risk having your visa cancelled and told to fly back out. I know a few people that had half hour interviews in Thai by immigration on arrival.Brad ********
@Christian ***********
Well I mean, If you are here on a language visa, you should in fact know the language. I'm not even on a language visa and I speak a decent amount without schoolingChristian ************
@Brad *******
I’m merely informing people that they can’t use language as an easy pass without doing the work, so feel free to step down from your high horse.Brad ********
@Christian ***********
It was more less and agreement with you that people who take the language route should know the language. Wasn't bashing you. Shouldn't assume ill intent all the time.Reply to
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Elías ********
@Christian ***********
makes sense. I wouldn't expect them to expect you to be an expert, but imagine taking a three or so months course, supposedly, and then not being able to pronounce or read "hello" or other basic words in Thai haha 😂Greg ********
@Elías *******
People have been stopped for entering this. I know a friend of a friend who definately was. They went ti cricket in Sri Lanka and he was barred from entry upon return. Could not speak a word of Thai in 2 years of classes lolChristian ************
@Elías *******
from what I understand it is the basics like, what’s your name, where are you from, where do you stay in Thailand, what’s your occupation and how long do you stay in Thailand.Reply to
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@Christian ***********
oh wow didn't know that, hope they don't ask you to prove Mua Thai😄Christian ************
@Lu**
don’t think you’ll have to worry about that 🤣 but the language thing is no joke.Reply to
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Mikey *******
Not sure if relevant as just joined group but a friend just done the DTV and all in 300 usd... I have been quoted between 44k and 100k for help with DTV...not sure what to do myself.... living in Thailand on tourist visa... but dtv sounds appealing... hassle free if 5 years and don't need flights in and out etc
Greg ********
@Mikey ******
Living in Thailand on Tourist and Visa Exempt is going to get much more difficult. They are already tightening up now. The ETA will also complicated this for Visa Exempt border bounces.Jeremy *****
@Mikey ******
you still have to either exit or renew at immigration it's not a just stay 5 year dealIf you do the exte at 180 days inside thailand you will need all original things you submit for it as well as proof of participation in whatever you signed up for
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Greg ********
Where will you be living - should do the course there? No need for return or onward flights
Chris *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *******
Flying into Bangkok, living in Hua Hin.Greg ********
@Chris ********
Fine a course in Hua Hin. No need for onward or return flights with the DTVReply to
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Felipe *********
I'm seeing these prices as soon as you mention DTV to them, so expect these prices, I'd say up to $1,200 would be decent, depending on the gym, of course.
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