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Price Index 2025

Thailand Price Index

Comprehensive market price tracking for Thailand

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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Muay Thai
DTV Visa
Living Costs
Learning
฿500
Avg. Group Class
฿900
Private Session
฿12,500
Monthly Training
฿25,000
6-Month DTV (approx)

Muay Thai Training

Comprehensive pricing across Thailand's premier training facilities

Group Classes (per session)

Budget
฿300-400
Local gyms, basic facilities
Standard
฿400-600
Tourist areas, good equipment
Premium
฿500-800
Famous gyms, champion trainers

Group Class Details

  • Classes typically last 1.5-2.5 hours
  • Day passes (2 sessions) available for 600-1,000 THB
  • Equipment rental: 50-100 THB per item/day

Private Classes (per session)

Standard
฿700-1,000
Local trainers, 60-90 min
Experienced
฿900-1,500
English-speaking trainers
Champion
฿1,200-2,000
Former stadium champions

Private Training Packages

  • 10-session pack: 6,000-8,500 THB (10-15% discount)
  • 20-session pack: 12,500-16,000 THB (better value)
  • Buddy training (2 people): 1,000-1,800 THB/hour
  • Advance booking required for all private sessions

Weekly Training Packages

1x Daily
฿1,800-3,000
One session per day, Mon-Sat
2x Daily
฿2,500-4,500
Two sessions per day, unlimited
Premium
฿4,000-5,500
High-end gyms, all facilities

Monthly Training Packages

1x Daily
฿5,000-9,000
One session per day, Mon-Sat
2x Daily/Unlimited
฿8,000-18,000
Unlimited group classes
All-Inclusive
฿12,000-25,000
MT + MMA + BJJ + Fitness
Training + Accommodation
฿24,000-91,000
Complete packages with lodging

Monthly Package Details

  • Budget gyms: 8,000-9,000 THB (basic facilities)
  • Premium gyms: 12,000-18,000 THB (extensive facilities)
  • All-inclusive: Muay Thai + MMA + BJJ + Fitness + Yoga
  • Accommodation packages vary by room type and amenities

Long-term Training Packages

3-Month
฿22,000-43,000
7,300-14,300 THB/month avg
6-Month
฿45,000-90,000
7,500-15,000 THB/month avg
1-Year
฿80,000-144,000
6,600-12,000 THB/month avg

Long-term Benefits

  • Significant monthly savings with longer commitments
  • Higher-end prices include all-inclusive training (MT+MMA+BJJ)
  • Perfect for DTV visa holders and serious practitioners
  • Some packages include accommodation and meal plans

Thailand Regional Comparison

Chiang Mai

Group Class: ฿250-400
Private: ฿600-1,000
Monthly: ฿5,500-12,000
Budget-friendly, authentic

Bangkok

Group Class: ฿350-600
Private: ฿800-1,500
Monthly: ฿8,000-18,000
Urban, modern facilities

Phuket (Overview)

Group Class: ฿300-800
Private: ฿700-2,000
Monthly: ฿8,000-91,000
See detailed breakdown below

Koh Samui

Group Class: ฿450-750
Private: ฿1,000-2,000
Monthly: ฿12,000-30,000
Island premium pricing

Regional Overview Notes

  • Chiang Mai: Most budget-friendly, traditional atmosphere
  • Bangkok: Urban convenience, modern gyms, higher costs
  • Phuket: Widest price range, detailed area breakdown provided below
  • Koh Samui: Island location, limited options, premium pricing

Phuket Area Price Breakdown

Chalong (Soi Ta-Ied)

Drop-in: ฿300-500
Weekly: ฿2,500-4,000
Monthly: ฿8,000-15,000
Fitness Street hub

Patong Beach

Drop-in: ฿500-800
Weekly: ฿3,500-5,500
Monthly: ฿12,000-25,000
Tourist premium

Kathu

Drop-in: ฿400-650
Weekly: ฿3,000-4,800
Monthly: ฿10,000-18,000
Central location

Bang Tao/Surin

Drop-in: ฿450-750
Weekly: ฿3,000-5,000
Monthly: ฿10,000-20,000
Beach location

Rawai/Nai Harn

Drop-in: ฿350-600
Weekly: ฿2,800-4,500
Monthly: ฿9,000-18,000
Local/expat area

Phuket Area Notes

  • Chalong: Fitness Street (Soi Ta-Ied) - highest concentration of gyms
  • Patong: Tourist area with premium pricing, convenient location
  • Kathu: Central location, mix of local and tourist-oriented gyms
  • Bang Tao/Surin: Beach locations, upscale resorts and gyms
  • Rawai/Nai Harn: Local/expat community, more authentic pricing

Additional Services & Costs

Equipment
฿50-100
Rental per item/day
Gear Package
฿9,000-12,000
Complete gear set purchase
Airport Transfer
฿850-1,500
One-way to gym
Meal Plans
฿3,000-12,500
Weekly to monthly plans

Additional Services Available

  • Specialized courses: Pad holding, Muay Boran (~10,000 THB)
  • Kids programs: 300-500 THB drop-in, 2,500-6,500 THB monthly
  • Recovery services: Ice baths (400 THB), Sauna (200 THB), Massage (350-1,200 THB)
  • Motorbike rental: 200-350 THB/day, 2,500-6,500 THB/month

Official Sources

DTV Visa (Digital Nomad)

5-year multiple entry visa for remote workers and digital nomads

Visa Application Costs

DIY Application
฿10,000-13,000
Government fee only
Agent Assisted
฿15,000-25,000
Document prep + submission
Full Service
฿25,000-40,000
Complete application service

DTV Visa Details

  • Valid for 5 years with multiple entries
  • 180 days per entry, extendable for 180 more days
  • Requires 500,000 THB bank balance proof
  • Processing time: 15-30 working days

DTV for Muay Thai Training

6-Month Basic
฿20,000-25,000
Limited sessions + DTV letter
6-Month Unlimited
฿45,000-65,000
Unlimited training + DTV letter
6-Month + Accommodation
฿80,000-150,000
Training + lodging package
All-Inclusive Premium
฿150,000-300,000
Training + luxury accommodation + meals

Important: Course Duration Requirements

Most embassies now require 6-month courses to match the DTV's 180-day validity period. While some gyms offer shorter 1-3 month programs, these have higher rejection rates.

Early 2025: Short courses were accepted | Late 2025-2025: 6-month minimum strongly recommended for approval

DTV Muay Thai Requirements (Updated 2025)

  • 6-month course duration strongly recommended (matches 180-day visa validity)
  • Gym must be licensed by Sports Authority of Thailand
  • Instructors need Board of Boxing Sport certification (A License preferred)
  • Full documentation package required (acceptance letter, certificates, business registration)
  • Gym must be 100% Thai-owned registered limited company

Official Sources

Monthly Living Costs

Comprehensive breakdown of living expenses across Thailand

Accommodation (per month)

Budget
฿8,000-15,000
Studio/1BR, local areas
Mid-Range
฿15,000-30,000
1-2BR, good location
Luxury
฿30,000-80,000
Premium condos, prime areas

Important Rental Information

  • Short-term rentals (under 30 days) including Airbnb are not legal in Thailand
  • Longer lease terms (6-12 months) typically offer 20-40% lower monthly rates
  • Low season prices can be 20-50% cheaper than standard rates
  • High season rates can increase 50-200% in tourist areas
  • Tourist destinations (Phuket, Koh Samui) have significantly higher prices than other regions
  • Having an agent or Thai friend help you find accommodations is usually the best way to get something cheaper than market price. You can contact us about this

Food & Dining (per month)

Local Food
฿6,000-10,000
Street food, local restaurants
Mixed Dining
฿10,000-20,000
Local + international food
Western Style
฿20,000-40,000
International restaurants

Transportation (per month)

Public Transport
฿1,500-3,000
BTS, MRT, buses
Motorbike
฿4,000-6,000
Rental + fuel + insurance
Car/Taxi
฿8,000-15,000
Grab, taxis, car rental

Official Sources

Learning & Activities

Educational and cultural activities across Thailand

Thai Language Courses

Group Classes
฿8,000-15,000
Monthly group lessons
Private Tutoring
฿500-800
Per hour, 1-on-1
Intensive Course
฿25,000-45,000
3-month intensive program

Thai Massage Certification

Basic Course
฿5,000-8,000
30-hour foundation course
Professional
฿15,000-25,000
150-hour certification
Teacher Training
฿60,000-100,000
400-hour instructor course

Thai Cooking Classes

Half Day
฿1,500-2,500
4-hour class, 4-5 dishes
Full Day
฿2,500-4,000
8-hour class, market visit
Multi-Day Course
฿8,000-15,000
3-5 day intensive course

Official Sources

Comprehensive Market Research

Important Disclaimer

Prices compiled from comprehensive analysis of 100+ Phuket gyms and verified sources, reflecting market rates as of 2025. Actual costs vary significantly by location (Chalong vs Patong), season (high/low), gym tier, and package inclusions. Always confirm current pricing directly with gyms.

Phuket market insights: Budget gyms (8,000-12,000 THB/month) vs Premium camps (25,000-91,000 THB/month with accommodation). DTV packages range 20,000-300,000 THB for 6 months depending on inclusions.

Exchange rates updated daily. This index is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice.

DTV Pricing Breakdown

Government DTV Fee: ฿10,000

Fixed government processing fee

Training Package: ฿15,000-50,000

6-month training course + documentation

Total Average: ฿25,000-60,000

Varies by gym tier and package inclusions

DTV Pricing Breakdown

Government DTV Fee: ฿10,000

Fixed government processing fee

Training Package: ฿15,000-50,000

6-month training course + documentation

Total Average: ฿25,000-60,000

Varies by gym tier and package inclusions