What it costs
We deliberately don't print price lists — they age badly and vary widely. What stays true is the structure of Muay Thai pricing, which is what you need to budget with.
How gyms price
- Drop-in sessions — the most expensive per session; perfect for trials and short stays.
- Weekly and monthly unlimited — the standard for anyone staying; per-session cost falls fast.
- Packages with accommodation — some camps offer rooms or partner with nearby buildings; convenient, though renting independently nearby is often better value for longer stays.
- Private sessions — one-on-one pad work priced per session; the fastest technical progress per baht for many students, worth mixing in at any budget.
What moves the price
- Facilities (air-con and new equipment cost money; champions on the wall cost more);
- Location — central, train-accessible districts price above the suburbs;
- English-language coaching and structured beginner classes;
- Brand — famous camps charge famous-camp rates. Fame correlates with quality less than with marketing.
Budgeting honestly
- Training is usually the smallest line in a Bangkok training budget — accommodation and lifestyle dominate.
- Living near your gym in a local district cuts both cost and commute — and deepens the experience.
- Add a margin for gear (list), massage (recovery, not luxury, at Thai volumes) and a stadium night or two (worth it).
- Get current prices from gyms directly — websites, Facebook pages and a message get accurate answers in hours.
Train smart. Combat sports carry inherent risk. Guidance here is general — your coach, your doctor and your own body outrank any website. Gym details, prices and schedules change; verify directly with any gym before travelling.