How Much Does a Month of Muay Thai Cost on Koh Phangan?

The short answer

At Diamond Muay Thai, an all-inclusive month of Train & Stay costs from 24,000B to 40,000B per person, depending on your room. That covers all group Muay Thai, your accommodation, two meals a day, ice baths, yoga, fitness classes and 24/7 gym access. Weekly Train & Stay starts from 7,000B (approx. $200).

If you'd rather sort your own room and food, training only costs 7,000B a month for one session a day, or 10,000B for two.

Option 1: Training only

Training-only suits you if you're already staying on the island, or you want to choose your own villa or bungalow.

Tip: pay in full at least a month in advance and you save 10% on training-only packages (weekly, monthly and 10-cards). Prepaid discounted packages are non-refundable.

On top of training, you'll need to budget for a room, food and getting around. These costs vary a lot with the season and your taste, but as a very rough guide: rooms on Koh Phangan aren't cheap. At the time of writing, a basic fan room starts at around 10,000B a month, and an air-conditioned apartment starts at around 20,000B. Eating mostly local Thai food usually comes to roughly 9,000B a month, and more if you like Western cafés. A rented scooter is usually around 2,500–5,000B a month.

Option 2: All Access pass

Our Diamond All Access pass costs 18,000B a month (or 5,000B a week). It includes everything in Train & Stay except the room and meals: two sessions a day, yoga, fitness classes, ice baths and 24/7 gym access. It's a good middle ground if you've already booked somewhere to stay but want the full recovery side of camp life.

Option 3: All-inclusive Train & Stay

This is what most of our long-stay students choose, because it takes all the planning off your plate. You just turn up and train.

*Weekly triple-room stays are charged plus electricity. A month is 28 nights, and the minimum stay is one week. Every room has wifi and a warm shower, with towels and bedding provided.

Every Train & Stay package includes:

• Two 2-hour Muay Thai sessions a day, Monday to Saturday
• Two home-cooked meals a day (vegetarian options available)
• Ice baths twice a week
• Yoga for Muay Thai: 3 × 90-minute classes a week
• Muay Thai for Fitness: 2 classes a week
• 24/7 gym access
• Your accommodation, on-site or a short walk away

When you add up a month of training, rent, two meals a day and recovery sessions separately, an all-in package is usually the simplest and best-value way to do it. As one student put it in a Google review: "Great value for money. The friendliest trainers and they make you and your training companions feel welcome and part of the family."

Extras to budget for

Even on an all-inclusive package, a few things are up to you:

• Private lessons. Group classes include one-to-one pad rounds, but many students add privates to fast-track their technique. A 1-hour private costs 700B, or 6,000B for a 10-card. Personal training with Jinks is also 700B an hour.
• Room cleaning and fresh sheets. 300B a time. There are local express laundry services nearby for your clothes.
• Your third meal and snacks. Train & Stay covers two meals a day. Carrot's Bar beside the mats does coffee, protein shakes and fruit shakes.
• Getting around. Lots of students hire a scooter on Sundays to explore the island, usually for a few hundred baht a day. Wear a helmet and only ride if you're experienced.
• Kit. Gloves, shin guards and wraps are free to borrow, so you don't have to buy anything. Our shop stocks Diamond gear, Fairtex and Twins if you want your own.
• Fight night. Watching a fight at Thong Sala or Baan Tai stadium is a great night out, and even better when you're cheering on a teammate.

When to book

Our high season runs from November to May. In that period we limit drop-in students to keep a good trainer-to-student ratio, and the best rooms go first. If you're coming then, book early. A non-refundable deposit secures your Train & Stay place, and we'll confirm the details when you book. We accept direct bank transfers or payment apps such as Revolut, and we recommend Wise for a good exchange rate. Payments are normally non-refundable. That said, if you cancel at least a month ahead and we're able to fill your room, a refund is sometimes possible, as long as the gym isn't left out of pocket.

A sample monthly budget

Ready to plan your month?

Pick the package that fits, then email diamondmuaythaibookings@gmail.com with your dates and preferred room. Team DMT will get back to you to confirm. You can also call +66 92 320 8121. See our full Prices and Accommodation pages, or book your training.