What Actually Happens in Your Very First Training Session?
What Actually Happens in Your Very First Training Session?
Your first session in a Thai gym can feel daunting, especially if you’re a beginner. That’s completely normal. The key is to arrive with the right mindset and understand that, for... Read more...
What’s the Deal With Scooters — Should You Rent One or Avoid Them?
What’s the Deal With Scooters — Should You Rent One or Avoid Them?
What’s the Deal With Scooters — Should You Rent One or Avoid Them? First things first — do not come to Thailand without an International Driving Permit (IDP). That’s the... Read more...
What Do People Usually Wish They’d Known Before Coming?
What Do People Usually Wish They’d Known Before Coming?
What Do People Usually Wish They’d Known Before Coming? This answer varies from person to person, but after multiple trips and watching others go through the same learning curve, a... Read more...
What Does a Normal Training Day Look Like When You Train Twice a Day?
What Does a Normal Training Day Look Like When You Train Twice a Day?
What Does a Normal Training Day Look Like When You Train Twice a Day? Every gym is different, but across Thailand, the structure of a traditional training day is broadly... Read more...
Should I book a gym before I arrive?
Should I book a gym before I arrive?
In most cases, you’re better off not committing to a single gym before you arrive. Every Muay Thai gym in Thailand has its own culture, structure, and training style. Two... Read more...
How Do Fights Work — and Should You Even Be Thinking About One?
How Do Fights Work — and Should You Even Be Thinking About One?
If you’re a beginner, the honest answer is: no — fighting shouldn’t be your focus. In Thailand, fights are common, normal, and part of gym life — but that doesn’t mean... Read more...
What Actually Happens When You Land? (Airport, SIM Cards, Cash & Getting to Your Hotel)
What Actually Happens When You Land? (Airport, SIM Cards, Cash & Getting to Your Hotel)
What Actually Happens When You Land? (Airport, SIM Cards, Cash & Getting to Your Hotel) Your first hour in Thailand can feel overwhelming — tired, hot, bags in hand, and... Read more...
Is the Heat Really That Bad — and How Do You Adapt to It?
Is the Heat Really That Bad — and How Do You Adapt to It?
Is the Heat Really That Bad — and How Do You Adapt to It? Yes — the heat changes everything. If you’re coming from a country with moderate weather (15–20°C),... Read more...
Is It Safe to Travel to Thailand Alone to Train Muay Thai?
Is It Safe to Travel to Thailand Alone to Train Muay Thai?
In short: yes — very safe, especially by international standards. I’ve travelled to Thailand multiple times on my own and never had an issue. That said, it is a foreign country.... Read more...
How Do You Deal With Injuries, Sickness & Burnout While Training?
How Do You Deal With Injuries, Sickness & Burnout While Training?
If you’re training consistently and consecutively, these things will happen. Not might — will. This is especially true in Thailand, where volume, heat, and intensity are all higher than most people... Read more...
How Do Taxis, Motorbike Taxis & Public Transport Actually Work in Bangkok?
How Do Taxis, Motorbike Taxis & Public Transport Actually Work in Bangkok?
Getting around Bangkok can feel chaotic at first. Traffic is heavy, distances are deceptive, and rain can turn simple journeys into long ones. The key is knowing which transport suits which... Read more...
How Much Training Is Too Much When You First Arrive?
How Much Training Is Too Much When You First Arrive?
This depends entirely on the individual — but there’s one universal truth: The heat is an instant equaliser. No matter how fit you are at home, training in Thailand will... Read more...