THE CAMP BLOG · CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

Training, staying, recovery, and life around Muay Thai.

First-party articles from The Camp Chiang Mai: how we train, how people plan a stay, what supports recovery, and what matters when living and training in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

THE LIBRARY

Pull one off the shelf.

Everything we know about Muay Thai, training and life at The Camp — shelved in one place. Pick a cover and start reading.

A smiling guest in black Muay Thai gloves in the training area at The Camp Chiang Mai

Lite or Full? What Do You Want to Take Home from Your Time at The Camp?

LITE OR FULL?

Two lessons a day, or four. Choose the stay you actually want.

Thailand DTV visa update for 31 August 2026 highlighting new residence and police clearance requirements.
VISA & LONG STAY

Thailand DTV Rules Tighten from 31 August 2026: What Muay Thai Students Need to Know

28 August 2026

DTV, DECODED

A clearer route to your Muay Thai stay.

Thailand Visa 2026: 30-Day Rule and the Muay Thai ED Visa Route
VISA & LONG STAY

Thailand Visa Rules 2026: 30-Day Exemption from 15 September — Muay Thai ED & DTV

23 May 2026 · UPDATED 6 September 2026

STAY LONGER.
PLAN SMARTER.

Thailand visas for a Muay Thai stay.

Muay Thai trainees standing together inside The Camp Chiang Mai training facility

The 5 Questions That Keep Coming Up (And the Real Answers)

12 January 2026

BEFORE YOU BOOK.

Five questions. Clear answers.

A Muay Thai trainer corrects a complete beginner's guard at The Camp Chiang Mai

Muay Thai for Complete Beginners at The Camp: What to Expect

START HERE.

Your first visit to The Camp: a few answers before you arrive.

Muay Thai trainer demonstrating technique to guests during Standard Muay Thai Session at The Camp

Personalized Muay Thai Training – How The Camp Builds Close Coach Attention

24 May 2025

EVERY DETAIL
COUNTS.

Muay Thai coaching, up close.

Muay Thai trainee shadowboxing in front of a mirror inside a ring at The Camp Chiang Mai

If You Want to Get Better, Stop Chasing “Comfortable Training.”

22 January 2026

MAKE PRACTICE
MATTER.

Muay Thai progress starts with purpose.

The Key to Effective Muay Thai Training: Fundamentals focused approach

Muay Thai Fundamentals That Actually Make You Better

31 August 2024

THE ART
OF BASICS.

The foundations of better Muay Thai.

Muay Thai fighter holding a championship belt after winning a fight in Chiang Mai, Thailand, surrounded by gym students and guests

No, You're Not Going to Become a Fighter in Six Months

8 June 2026

NO SHORTCUTS.

The real road to becoming a fighter.

A trainee practising a straight punch during training at The Camp Chiang Mai

When Private Muay Thai Lessons Make Sense at The Camp

GO PRIVATE FOR A REASON.

Your body, your goals, your pace.

Muay Thai Shadowboxing Upward Punch – Why Top Fighters Use This Technique

Muay Thai Shadowboxing: When a Slightly Upward Punch Makes Sense

3 May 2025

FIND YOUR ANGLE.

Rethinking the upward punch.

A trainer demonstrating a straight punch at The Camp Chiang Mai

Western Boxing at The Camp: How It Fits into Muay Thai and Private Training

BOXING, THE CAMP WAY.

Where Western Boxing fits—and when private work helps.

The Hidden Pitfalls of Padwork: Are You a Padwork Junkie? Sorry, but it won't make you better...

The Hidden Pitfalls of Padwork: Are You a Padwork Junkie?

14 November 2024

BEYOND
THE PADS.

Make every round a lesson.

Muay Thai trainee practising a kick with a trainer holding pads at The Camp

The Scientific Anatomy of the Muay Thai Kick (Part 1)

17 December 2025

THE SCIENCE OF THE KICK Vol.1

Muay Thai power is coordination.

Muay Thai practitioner demonstrating a roundhouse kick at The Camp.

THE SCIENCE OF THE KICK Vol.2

29 December 2025
Muay Thai technique demonstration with the demonstrator's full stance and both feet visible beside a pad holder.

THE SCIENCE OF THE KICK Vol.3

4 January 2026
Muay Thai Roadwork Training – The Joy of Running at The Camp Chiang Mai

Muay Thai Roadwork Training: Running Around The Camp Chiang Mai

10 June 2024

FIND YOUR
STRIDE.

Muay Thai roadwork at your own pace.

Why Every Fighter Needs an Ice Bath

Ice Baths for Muay Thai Recovery: Benefits, Limits, and When to Use Them

9 March 2025

THE COLD
QUESTION.

Ice baths: where recovery meets timing.

A rainforest spa deck with a sauna, plunge pool, and loungers

Recovery Between Muay Thai Sessions at The Camp

RECOVER. THEN RETURN.

Train hard. Find your quiet. Come back ready.

A smiling woman in pink Muay Thai gloves leaning on the ring ropes at The Camp Chiang Mai

Muay Thai Health and Wellness – Experience It at The Camp Chiang Mai

27 August 2024

TRAIN WELL.
LIVE WELL.

Plant-based places to eat around training in Chiang Mai.

Vegetable salad representing a varied, nutrient-dense diet

The Ultimate Goal of Dieting: Sustainable Health, Not a Short-Term Number

22 December 2024

BEYOND
THE SCALE.

Eating well for the long run.

Matcha tea with whisk and tea scoop

From Tea Room to Training Space: The Philosophy Connecting Japanese Tea Ceremony and Muay Thai

7 January 2025

THE QUIET
DISCIPLINE.

Tea and Muay Thai. A shared practice.

Architectural illustration of the Tai-An Japanese tearoom at The Camp Chiang Mai

Tai-An: A Traditional Japanese Tearoom at The Camp Muay Thai

9 December 2025

THE ART
OF STILLNESS.

Inside Tai-An, a Japanese-inspired tearoom.

The Beauty of Purposeful Service: Lessons from Steve Jobs for Muaythai Training

The Beauty of Purposeful Service: Lessons from Steve Jobs for Muaythai Training

22 December 2024

PURPOSE FIRST.

From Steve Jobs to the training floor.

Age is Just a Number

Age is Just a Number

31 December 2024

STILL LEARNING.

Barry’s Muay Thai story.

Young girl practising Muay Thai pad work at The Camp Chiang Mai

Kids Muay Thai at The Camp: What Parents Should Know

SMALL STEPS. REAL SKILLS.

What parents should know before the first session.

The Truth About “Impact × Alcohol” That Erodes a Fighter’s Brain

The Truth About “Impact × Alcohol” That Erodes a Fighter’s Brain

8 January 2026