Free Checklist · PDF
Don't book your Muay Thai trip until you've run this list
Visas, gyms, gear, budget and your first 48 hours. Everything that catches people out, sorted before you fly.
A preview of the checklist
Visa & entry
Confirm which visa you need: exemption, METV, DTV or ED
Check your passport has 6+ months validity from your travel date
Complete your TDAC arrival card online before you land
Choosing your gym
Be honest about your level before you pick: beginner, recreational or fighter
The big Instagram gyms aren't always the best place to actually train
Always do a trial session before committing to a full month
8 areas
Everything the checklist covers
Visa & entryWhich visa you need, and how to handle immigration.
Flights & airportsThe right airport to fly into, and not overpaying for taxis.
Choosing your gymWhy the big Instagram gyms aren't always the right call.
AccommodationPicking a place that keeps you training instead of skipping.
BudgetRealistic daily numbers and the cards that kill foreign fees.
Gear to packThe full list, plus what to buy cheaper once you land.
Health & safetyInsurance that actually covers Muay Thai, and staying off the injury list.
First 48 hoursSIM, apps, first session, settling in fast.
Most people plan their first Thailand trip off a few reels. They end up at the wrong gym, in the wrong area, with gear they didn't need and a visa problem they didn't see coming.
This is the list I run people through before they book. Go through it and you'll land ready.
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Free, and it takes about ten minutes to run through.
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