Kiatphontip Gym

Kiatphontip is a small working Muay Thai camp near Mahidol University in Bangkok - "Beginner to Pro, every level coached," with visitors training alongside the Thai fight team rather than in a separate tourist class. Everything below comes from the camp's own pages, read 21 Oct 2026.

Key facts:

• Training only: ฿400 a session (฿700 two same-day), ฿4,000 a week, ฿12,000 a month.
• Train & Stay (room + 2 Thai meals a day + training): from ฿8,900 a week, ฿31,000 a month.
• Small numbers "so the trainers know your name and your level."

Training and prices

Two sessions a day, Monday to Saturday: mornings 07:00-09:00 (bag work and pad rounds with a trainer), afternoons 15:30-18:00. Training-only: 1 session ฿400, 2 sessions same day ฿700, 1 week ฿4,000, 2 weeks ฿7,000, 1 month ฿12,000, 2 months ฿23,000. The camp's line: "Never trained before? Perfect. Preparing for a fight? Also perfect."

Train & Stay

On-site rooms with two Thai meals a day included: 1 week ฿8,900, 2 weeks ฿16,500, 3 weeks ฿24,000, 1 month ฿31,000, 3 months ฿87,000; a second tier (presented as the higher room grade on the rates page) runs ฿10,000 / ฿18,000 / ฿26,000 / ฿32,000 / ฿90,000. The camp marks package prices indicative. Room 1 is air-conditioned with private bathroom, fridge and two beds.

Getting there and visas

6/1 Moo 2, Salathammasop, Thaweewatana, Bangkok 10170, near Mahidol University - 20-30 minutes by car from central Bangkok; Don Mueang (DMK) about 40 minutes per the camp. [email protected]; +66 89 129 8383; WhatsApp +66 94 889 6944. UK (British citizen) passport holders entering Thailand under the visa exemption scheme can stay up to 30 days, tourism only (rule in force from 15 September 2026). A training trip may not count as tourism for every traveller, so check GOV.UK or the Thai embassy before booking - this is not immigration advice. Everyone entering Thailand by air, land or sea must complete the Digital Arrival Card before arrival; registration opens within 3 days before arrival. Passports need at least 6 months' validity after arrival and one blank page, and officials can ask for proof of funds (10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family) and onward travel. GOV.UK entry requirements, read 21 Oct 2026. The camp notes students can train up to 180 days on the DTV visa - verify current DTV rules with the Thai embassy before relying on this.

Trainers

Head Coach Liam with Thai krus Pit and Rit; trainers stated to speak English. The camp has been Bangkok-based since 2008; the name began at a fighting camp in Phattalung.

What people say

"Awesome gym, great food, friendly people and actual proper hard training... the real Thai experience!" - attributed to Sherdog forum, quoted on the camp's site; no date published. "The coaching is second to none... well known for their amazing hospitality when receiving visitors." - attributed to Warrior Collective, quoted on the camp's site; no date published.

Sources

• Kiatphontip rates, read 21 Oct 2026. https://www.kiatphontipgym.com/rates.html
• Kiatphontip accommodation, trainers and contact pages, read 21 Oct 2026. https://www.kiatphontipgym.com/accommodation.html /trainers.html /contact.html
• GOV.UK Thailand entry requirements, read 21 Oct 2026. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements

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