Lionheart Samui

Lionheart is a full training camp in Mae Nam on Koh Samui's north coast, 200 metres from Ban Tai beach, with Muay Thai, strength and conditioning, yoga, an ice bath and an on-site cafe. Everything below comes from the camp's own site, read 21 Oct 2026 - including a fee note other listings miss.

Key facts:

• Muay Thai + Food package: ฿8,500 one week, ฿16,000 two weeks, ฿29,000 four weeks.
• Muay Thai Premium: ฿13,500 / ฿24,500 / ฿44,000 - listed plus 7% VAT and 5% service charge.
• Packages include up to 12 Muay Thai classes a week, 3 meals a day (Mon-Sat), yoga and the Saturday beach BBQ.

Packages and prices

The standard "Muay Thai + Food" package (unlimited Muay Thai up to 12 classes a week, strength and conditioning, 3 meals a day Monday to Saturday, 3 yoga classes a week, boxing drills, a community hike, beach BBQ and a t-shirt) costs ฿8,500 for one week, ฿16,000 for two or ฿29,000 for four. The Premium package adds 5 private lessons a week, 3 massages a week and ice-bath/breathwork sessions at ฿13,500 a week, ฿24,500 for two or ฿44,000 for four - the site lists those Premium prices plus 7% VAT and 5% service charge, so budget about 12% on top. Payment by card (Visa/Mastercard), PayPal or bank transfer.

Training

Classes span Muay Thai, TRX, Metcon, kettlebells, HIIT, jungle runs, yoga and beach training. The camp states: "We accept all levels at our camp, from fitness enthusiasts and beginner trainees to seasoned professionals and upcoming champions," and that its Muay Thai classes are "still perfect for complete beginners" despite the pro fighters in them. A Lionheart Fight Team sponsorship is open to 3 fighters.

Staying at the camp

Accommodation runs through the camp's FitKoh setup: Beach Resort bungalows metres from Ban Tai beach (with pool) at ฿3,800 a night (large) or ฿3,200 (small); Sundeck Bungalow ฿3,000; Garden rooms ฿2,000 (1-bed) or ฿4,000-4,500 (2-bed). 32/8 Moo 5, Bantai, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330; phone/WhatsApp +66 80 884 8280; [email protected].

Getting there and visas

Fly to Koh Samui (USM) or ferry from Surat Thani; the camp is in Mae Nam on the north coast. 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.

Coaches

Founder and head trainer Tony Olin (Dublin) is a professional Muay Thai fighter who competed in Australia, the UK, Canada, Thailand and Ireland and was formerly ranked number 2 at 63.5 kg; an accredited personal trainer since 2012. Instructors are described as champions with hundreds of fights of experience.

Sources

• Lionheart Samui Muay Thai packages and prices, read 21 Oct 2026. https://www.lionheartsamui.com/muay-thai
• Lionheart accommodation and team pages, read 21 Oct 2026. https://www.lionheartsamui.com/accommodation /team
• GOV.UK Thailand entry requirements, read 21 Oct 2026. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements

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